• A fill application for LaFarge was approved and Staff will begin drafting the final agreement. LaFarge is looking to increase fill operations for a portion of their York Durham Line site over 8 to 16 years, resulting in a landform suitable for agricultural uses.
  • LaFarge could not commit to constructing a northbound York Durham left turn lane within a year to accommodate increased traffic, saying they need to get approvals from the Region first.
  • They are eager to see the lane constructed as soon as possible, as truck traffic cannot increase until the lane is constructed.
  • Councillor Sherban asked LaFarge’s representative what they would do with fill if it was found to be contaminated with invasive species, expressing concerns over threats to local agriculture. LaFarge does not have a plan but said they would take it back for consideration.
  • Bullet Point News will bring further coverage of this issue soon.
  • Council passed the Private Tree Preservation and Protection By-Law to address net reduction in tree canopy coverage due to new developments typically removing mature trees.
  • In order to protect private, mature, and heritage trees, applicants proposing new developments must submit Landscape Plans identifying trees on the property. If mature trees can not stay on site, they are to be moved elsewhere within the site or onto nearby public lands.
  • The By-Law prohibits the removal of heritage trees, and compensation from the applicant can be required in the form of them planting replacement trees or providing cash-in-lieu to do so.
  • The Town will end its Community Improvement Plan grant program for local businesses.
  • Council considered permitting underground stormwater management systems but chose to delegate investigation and decision making to staff on a case-by-case basis for future developments.
  • A $249,343 tender award was granted to Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. for four new municipal vehicles previously approved in the 2023 Capital Budget. Staff will conduct another tendering process for two additional vehicles.
  • Council approved a tax exemption for the Multi-Sport Dome Facility lands located at Ballantrae Park.
  • Staff will proceed with an application to Bee City Canada for Stouffville to be declared a Bee City, as requested by Micole Rubinoff of Stouffville’s Butterflyway Project.
  • Council directed Staff to work with the Region to review and implement a Community Safety Zone on Ninth Line in Coultice Park area.
  • Mayor Lovatt passed a motion directing Staff to draft a by-law proposal permitting urban mobility vehicles on municipal roads. The by-law would be implemented following provincial approvals already underway.