The Severn Record

Council

November 19, 2025

What was decided (8 motions)

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

THAT Planning Report No. P25-045, dated November 19, 2025, with respect to Zoning By-law Amendment Application, File No. Z-25-06, for the subject lands located at 1826 Foxmead Road, be received as information; AND THAT Council concurs with Staff that as the ARU is located more than 120 metres from an identified Natural Heritage Feature in the Township Official Plan, the Environmental Impact Study not be subject to Peer Review; AND FURTHER THAT the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be amended to include an additional site-specific provision establishing a maximum separation distance between the primary dwelling and the ARU, without the need for additional Notice in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act . AND FURTHER THAT comments received at the Public Meeting be considered as part of any recommendation report for a future Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Judith Cox, seconded by Councillor - Ward 4 Wanda Minnings
Carried
THAT Planning Report No. P25-043, dated November 19, 2025, with respect to Zoning By-law Amendment Application, File No. Z-25-10, for the subject lands located at 3300 Cox Drive, be received as information; and, AND THAT the comments received at the Public Meeting be considered as part of any recommendation report for a future Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Judith Cox, seconded by Councillor - Ward 3 Phil Brennan
Carried
That Administration Report R25-015 for Preliminary Options for Administration Centre Upgrades be received; AND FURTHER THAT Staff proceed with Option 2.
Moved by Mayor Mike Burkett, seconded by Councillor - Ward 5 Jim McIntyre
Carried
THAT the presentation from Joanna Park, Baker Tilly KDN LLP regarding the Township of Severn 2024 Audited Financials be received; AND THAT the 2024 Audited Financial Statements be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Judith Cox, seconded by Councillor - Ward 4 Wanda Minnings
Carried
THAT Corporate Services Report No. C25-008, dated November 19, 2025, regarding the 2024 year end surplus distribution be received; AND FURTHER THAT $300,000 from the surplus be transferred to the Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT $200,000 from the surplus be transferred to the Taxation Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT $100,000 from the surplus be transferred to the Computer Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT $80,000 from the surplus be transferred to the Recreation Vehicle Reserve AND FURTHER THAT $1,883 from the surplus be transferred to the Working Capital Reserve.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Judith Cox, seconded by Councillor - Ward 3 Phil Brennan
Carried
THAT Administration Report No. A25-033, dated November 19th, with respect to Signage Implementation Strategy be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Proposal from Everest Signs in the amount of $144,800.00 for the remaining facility signage be accepted; AND FURTHER THAT the Quotation from Everest Signs in the amount of $58,450.00 for the Washago LED message board be accepted.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Judith Cox, seconded by Councillor - Ward 5 Jim McIntyre
Carried
That Committee rise and return back into the formal Council Session to receive a report on the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Mayor Mike Burkett, seconded by Councillor - Ward 5 Jim McIntyre
Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of November 19, 2025 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Judith Cox, seconded by Councillor - Ward 3 Phil Brennan
Carried

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