THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Virtual Meeting
Members of Committee Present:
  • Naomi Davison
  • Lee Dale
  • Dale Genge
  • Kevin Hutchings
  • Robert Johnston
  • James Lockie
  • Nathan Pegg
Staff Present:
  • Hillary Thompson

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

3.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0014
    Moved ByNathan Pegg
    Seconded ByDale Genge

    That the May 21, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes from the March 12, 2024 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GAGAC_Mar12_2024 - English.pdf
James Lockie joined the meeting at 7:05 PM.
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0015
    Moved ByNathan Pegg
    Seconded ByJames Lockie

    That the Minutes of the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting held on March 12, 2024 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

1.
Countryside Zoning Bylaw on Farm Diversified Uses and Agriculture Related Uses

 

Tolek Makarewicz to provide update

A report including comments received from the GAGAC regarding how to proceed with the Zoning Bylaw Amendment will be provided to Council at the end of June, 2024. The draft Bylaw will then be brought forth to the Committee later in the year for review and comments, prior to it being brought for to Council.

Dale Genge left the meeting at 8:00 PM.
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0016
    Moved ByNathan Pegg
    Seconded ByRobert Johnston

    That the update surrounding the Countryside Zoning Bylaw on farm diversified uses and agriculture related uses be received as presented.



    Carried

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0017
    Moved ByNaomi Davison
    Seconded ByRobert Johnston

    That General Information items 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 and 11.4 be approved as presented. 



    Carried

1.
Regional Ditching

 

Regional Councillor Davison to provide update at the request of the Committee

A report regarding regional ditching is being presented on May 22, 2024 to the Regional Agriculture Committee. This update will be brought to the GAGAC at the June 25, 2024 meeting. 

2.
Illegal Dumping

 

Staff Liaison, Brittany Dobrindt, to provide update surrounding current processes in place, as well as procedures for how to notify the Town regarding illegal dumping activities.

Property owners can report illegal dumping to the Municipal Law Enforcement Division and a file will be opened for an illegal dumping investigation under the Garbage Bylaw. If Municipal Law Enforcement is able to identify who conducted illegal dumping, a charge may be issued under the Bylaw/Provincial Offences Act.

3.
Stormwater Rates Update

 

Rob Wheater, Deputy CAO and Treasurer to provide update to Committee now that public consultation has taken place along with Dina Havkin, Manager of Financial Strategy and Planning and Deputy Treasurer, as well as Geoff Harrison, Manager of Taxation and Revenue.

Input was received from individuals who are members of the GAGAC pertaining to Stormwater Rates. This feedback was presented alongside other public input at the April 24, 2024 Council Meeting. Staff Report DCAO-2024-0005, along with important details surrounding the Stormwater Rate updates, are available on the Town website.

4.
Livestock Kill Report Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Livestock Kill Report 2024.pdf


12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 

8:20pm

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0018
    Moved ByNathan Pegg
    Seconded ByNaomi Davison

    That the meeting adjourn at 8:20pm.



    Carried
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