THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON
Members of Committee Present:
  • Dale Genge
  • Kevin Hutchings
  • Robert Johnston
  • James Lockie
  • Nathan Pegg
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Naomi Davison
  • Lee Dale
Staff Present:
  • Hillary Thompson
  • Brittany Dobrindt

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. GAGAC2024-0007
    Moved ByRobert Johnston
    Seconded ByNathan Pegg

    That the March 12, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes of the February 6, 2024 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GAGAC_Feb06_2024 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0008
    Moved ByDale Genge
    Seconded ByRobert Johnston

    That the Minutes of the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting held on February 6, 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 and Alan Drozd to provide update.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0009
    Moved ByDale Genge
    Seconded ByRobert Johnston

    That the updated surrounding the Countryside Zoning Bylaw on farm diversified uses and agriculture related uses be deferred to the next GAGAC meeting on April 16, 2024.



    Carried

2.
Stormwater Rates

This item has attachments. 
1.2024-02-28 - TOG Stormwater Rate Assessment - Council Presentation(1).pdf

Dina Havkin, Manager of Financial Strategy and Planning and Deputy Treasurer as well as Geoff Harrison, Manager of Taxation and Revenue, to provide update surrounding information provided to Council on February 28, 2024.

This program focusses on maintenance and rehabilitation of assets.

Councillor Genge would like the presentation team to look into setting different rates for areas with underground piping versus areas that have ditches and bring an update back at the next meeting. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0010
    Moved ByRobert Johnston
    Seconded ByJames Lockie

    That an update regarding Stormwater Rates be brought back to the GAGAC at the next meeting on April 16, 2024 after public consultation has occurred. 



    Carried

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Regional Ditching

 

Regional Councillor Davison to provide update at the request of the Committee from the February 6, 2024 GAGAC Meeting.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0011
    Moved ByRobert Johnston
    Seconded ByNathan Pegg

    That the updated surrounding the Regional Ditching from Regional Councillor Davison be deferred to the next GAGAC meeting on April 16, 2024.



    Carried

2.
Illegal Dumping on Rural Properties

 

Deferred item from the February 6, 2024 GAGAC Meeting. Discussion amongst the Committee with insight from Staff Liaisons.

Staff Liaison, Brittany Dobrindt, to follow-up with Bylaw Division to see how the Town actively attempts to prevent people from illegal dumping. Brittany will bring back an update surrounding current processes in place, as well as procedures for how to notify the Town should anyone come across this situation. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0012
    Moved ByNathan Pegg
    Seconded ByRobert Johnston

    That further information regarding Illegal Dumping be brought back to the Committee by Staff Liaison, Brittany Dobrindt at the April 16th GAGAC meeting.



    Carried

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0013
    Moved ByRobert Johnston
    Seconded ByNathan Pegg

    That the meeting adjourn at 7:45pm.



    Carried
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