The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

March 23, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Pam Beach, Bruce Garrod, Zed Pickering, Willie Popp, Gordon Shreeve, Todd Snooks

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 (34 motions)

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

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Report RC- 03/26 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be brought forward for consideration.
Moved by Regional Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report RC-03/26 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Council authorize staff to begin negotiations with BLT, Sprung and Myrtha for logo “in kind” contributions that will enhance the building; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare a Naming Rights recommendation to be presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Report CL- 10/26 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk regarding a progress report for the New Animal Shelter Construction for Scugog/Uxbridge be brought forward for consideration.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report CL-10/26 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk/CAO received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the delegation by Amandipp Singh of Enabled Talent be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Referred
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of March 9, 2026 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding decision notice on the proposed boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario's Conservation Authorities be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
6 THAT correspondence from the Region of York regarding York Regional Council Decision - Blue Box Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Framework and Circular Materials Ontario be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding a request for a comprehensive review of the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding the Hotel and Conference/Convention Centre Attraction Program be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding Enhancing Municipal Accountability: Mandatory Disclosure of Third-Party Consultants and Strategic Advisors used by Members of Council be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence items 8.6 to 8.9, inclusive, be received for information.
Moved by Regional Council Garrod, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the 2026 Uxbridge & District Lions Club Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Elgin Park and the 2026 Uxbridge & District Lions Club Voluntary Road Toll from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday May 15, 2026 and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Zehrs/Canadian Tire Plaza; AND THAT correspondence items 8.10 and 8.11 be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the request of Brad Bogardis to host a baseball tournament at Bonner Fields on July 11, 2026; AND THAT event organizers work with staff regarding logistics of the event; AND THAT the request for a beer garden be
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge deems it desirable to declare surplus and convey real property legal described as: 23 Brock St. W., legally described as LT 233 1/2 BLK CC PL 83 & PT LTS 227 & 234 BLK CC PL 83 AS IN D143257; S/T & T/W D143257 ; S/T D213671, TU7036; TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE (PIN 26845-0076 (LT)); 31 Brock St. W., legally described as PT LT 227 BLK CC PL 83 AS IN D209937; TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE (PIN 26845-0075 (LT)); 43 Brock St. W., legally described as PT LT 227 BLK CC PL 83 PTS 1,2,4, 40R5680 S/T D88057; S/T 102029; S/T D104796 ; UXBRIDGE (PIN 26845-0071 (LT)); and PART LOT 227 BLOCK CC PLAN 83 PART 1 ON EXPROPRIATION PLAN DR2385450; T/W D396786; TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE (PIN 26845-0124 (LT)); 45 Brock St. W., legally described as PART LOT 227 BLOCK CC PLAN 83 PARTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 ON EXPROPRIATION PLAN DR2385459; T/W CO139709; TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE (PIN 26845-0125 (LT)); 47 Brock St. W., legally described as PART LOT 227 BLOCK CC PLAN 83, PARTS 1, 2, AND 3, EXPROPRIATION PLAN DR2385686; TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE (PIN 26845-0126 (LT)); 12 Main St. N., legally described as LT 232 BLK CC PL 83; S/T CO126335,CO89586,TU7036 UXBRIDGE (PIN 26845-0085 (LT)); and PART LOT 233 BLOCK CC REGISTERED PLAN 83, DESIGNATED AS PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 ON 40R32927; PARTS 3 AND 4 ON 40R32927 SUBJECT TO EASEMENT TU7036; TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE (PIN 26845-0127 (LT)); and LOT 233 BLOCK CC PLAN 83 EXCEPT PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5, 40R32927; S/T TU7036 TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report TR-01/26 of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Statement of Remuneration and Expenses of Council, Members of the Committee of Adjustment and Members of the Property Standards Committee for the year ended December 31, 2025 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report TR-02/26, as amended, of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer be received for information; AND THAT the Golf Fund – 2025 Annual Report be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Referred
THAT Report TR-03/26 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue be received for information; AND THAT the by-law for the 2026 Final Tax Levies be signed by the Mayor and the Township Clerk.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report TR-04/26 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue be received for information; AND THAT the by-law for the 2026 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Rates be signed by the Mayor and the Township Clerk.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report PWO-05/26 of Bill Rynard, Operation and Capital Projects Manager regarding Gravel Road Conversion - Remaining Dead-End Roads be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the proposed schedule for hard surface on the remaining gravel roads; AND THAT the remaining gravel roads segments be incorporated into the Asset Management Plan with assigned condition ratings to support lifecycle planning and maintenance forecasting.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT Report PWO-06/26 of Courtney Clarke, Director of Public Works, Parks and Trails be received for information; AND THAT Council reconsider its decision in Report DB-03/25 with respect to the installation of four-way stop controls at Concession Road 6 and Old Stouffville Road; AND THAT staff proceed with the installation of four-way stop at the intersection of Concession Road 6 and Davis Drive, as previously approved; AND THAT installation of a four-way stop control at the intersection of Concession Road 6 and Old Stouffville Road not proceed at this time 11 due to uncertainty related to future traffic impacts associated with the Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report RC-02/26 of Katlyn Jones, Manager of Cultural Services, Tourism and BIA be received for information; AND THAT Holiday Trail data be shared with relevant staff and committees; AND THAT the 2026 Holiday Trail on December 4th and 5th be declared a municipally significant event.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report DS-13/26 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official, be received for information; AND THAT Dollarama and the future tenant be permitted to have two additional signs in addition to the permitted wall signs.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report DS-14/26 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official, be received for information; AND THAT approval be granted to permit the extension of Wixan’s Bridge patio development agreement for an additional two (2) years until December 31, 2027, provided that all the terms and conditions of the agreement are up to date.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DS-15/26 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official, be received for information; AND THAT approval be granted to permit the extension of the Agreement for one (1) year until April 6, 2027.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DB-02/26 of Mayor Dave Barton regarding Elgin Pond Ice Monitoring be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2026-024 to 2026-030 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2026-024 to 2026-030 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT correspondence from Christine Cinnamon, Uxbridge Environment and Sustainability Committee regarding the Black Bear Harvest in Ontario be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Shreeve, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 11:59 a.m. to discuss the following matters:  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality  Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of them
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Council rise from In-camera at 1:02 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Councillor Shreeve, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Council support the recommendations in confidential Reports CL- 08/26 of Laura Rupprecht, Legislative Coordinator, CL-09/26 and CL-11/26 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, RC-04/26, as amended, of Hunter Gardner, Manager of Arena and Recreation and Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services and Report DB-01/26 of Mayor Dave Barton.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
15 THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2026-031, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of March 23, 2026 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-031 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried

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