REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
Wednesday December 10th, 2025
The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and councillors Brunelle and Helowka were in attendance. Councillor Walma absent. Mayor Evans in the chair.
New Administration Centre Update
Tim Leitch, Director of Public Works reported the foundation started pouring and they are still working on Hydro feed.
On a separate note, he advised that the water fill unit in Perkinsfield is now up and running after the freezing water issue had been addressed.
SCHEDULED DEPUTATIONS
David Bradshaw – Woodland Beach Property Owners Associationreferred to a deputation he made in November 2023 regarding the designation of a Community Safety Zone and implementation of automated speed enforcement. He referenced at length the regulatory requirements that they feel are justifying their improvement requests he outlined.
Director Leitch advised that the reports on community safety zones and automated speed enforcement (ASE) were presented to council earlier this year. Following the Premiers announcement and the legislative changes ASE is off the table. Further review of options will need to be addressed. Specifically in Woodland Beach, a pedestrian crossing at White Oaks Trail and Locust Trail and a 3 Way stop at Tripp Lane.
Tena Kellett – Relocation of Snowmobile Trail on Lafontaine Rd. EastMs. Kellett outlined the frustrations in trying to get the issue addressed. Director Leitch advised that the County and the Snowmobile Association are responsible as it is a County road. They indicate that this is the preferred route. Council suggested they make a similar deputation to the County.
BY-LAWS
By-law 25-067 – to Delegate Authority to the Mayor and the Clerk to Execute a Municipal Access Agreement with Broadband North Inc. was passed unanimously
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Wednesday December 10th, 2025
The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and councillors Brunelle and Helowka were in attendance. Councillor Walma absent. Mayor Evans in the chair.
The Committee of the Whole December 10 Agenda includes detailed reports on many subjects of interest which will be referenced below by Item number.
REPORTS OF CONSULTANTS OR THIRD PARTIES
Jodi Ball, J Consulting Group – Age Friendly Community Plan 2025-2030. Ms. Ball noted that in January 2024, Tiny was the first township in Simcoe County to be designated as an Age-Friendly Community by the World Health Organization.
The plan was reviewed because Tiny has experienced rapid demographic shifts … Senior population grew 21% between 2016–2021 and will reach ~5,000 seniors by 2031 (1 in 3 residents) and the needs and expectations have changed since the 2017 Plan.
An updated plan will ensure services, programs, and infrastructure keep pace and it will align Tiny with emerging trends, best practices, and resident feedback. Item C.1.
Council agreed with the recommendation that the Local Aging Plan (2017) be formally retired and replaced by the Township of Tiny Age-Friendly Community Plan. Item D.2.1.
STAFF REPORTS
Recreation and Special Events Department, Fourth Quarter 2025 Update Report which outlined upcoming events, registration statistics, special events, environmental initiatives and much more was received as information. Item D.1.1
By-law 3rd Quarter Activity Report for 2025 and Comparative Departmental Activities (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025). This report provides comparative details on departmental activities over the past 5 years to assist with the budget and planning process. This report contains detailed information on by-law enforcement activities broken into categories. Item D.1.2
Alcohol in the Parks Staff noted that regional parks that do allow alcohol deny that permission at beach-front parks. Enforcement of the Liquor Licence Act remains with a Police Officer; by-law officers do not have the authority to enforce the Act. Policing capacity is a concern. Tiny does have an Alcohol Risk Management Policy in effect. Item D.1.3.
TTAC Project and Financial Updatereport to update Council, staff and the public on the Construction and Financial status of the Township of Tiny Administration Centre. The information provided is reflective of activity as of the date of this report.
The Construction Update includes
- All site studies are complete such as Hydrogeological, Traffic Impact, Environmental Impact Studies and Archaeological Studies.
- Site clearing and grubbing complete.
- Site perimeter silt fencing installed to protect all identified Species at Risk (SAR) and ensure construction area is controlled.
- Construction road installed which will be the base for the final road into the site.
- Foundation aggregate has been installed.
- Permit approved for Foundation installation and rapid compaction of the area is complete
- Foundation concrete works commence start of December.
- Approved Tenders include Mass Timber, Foundation, Concrete Work, Rapid Compaction, Site Clearing/Grubbing, Below Grade Vertical Insulation, and Aggregate Works.
- Preliminary design successfully reviewed by the Accessibility Committee per AODA.
- Focus of design team and TTAC is to continue to find and implement cost savings.
- Ad Hoc committee to assist in Public Space planning and content.
- Additional EIS and Archeological studies ongoing for the hydro line.
There are 4 appendices: TTAC Class C, TTAC Finished Millwork Public Spaces, TTAC Kitchen Layout, TTAC Financial Update.
The Financial Update includes an additional note as follows:
It’s important to note that no final borrowing structure has been selected by Council at this time. The current financing in place, an interest only construction loan was approved by Council in 2025 for $28 Million. The FCM grant is conditional. Staff will be submitting for the initial grant for the studies in December which is anticipated to be awarded at $148,490. Once approval has been awarded, staff will apply for the $1.5 million grant.
In summary, considering all estimates and assumptions detailed in the updated model, the total Annual cost including interest would be $38.14 per year or $3.18 per month for every $100,000 in Residential MPAC Assessment based on a 30-year loan/debenture. Residents can use this amount to estimate what the total municipal tax implication would be for their property by taking their MPAC Assessment and using the following Formula; = (MPAC Assessment ÷ $100,000) x $38.14. Full report Item D.1.4.
Provincial Conservation Authority Merger – Implications for SSEA Member Municipalities. The Province intends to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into seven regional Conservation Authorities. SSEA is not a Conservation Authority; it is a Joint Municipal Service Board under the Municipal Act. The SSEA provides environmental services similar to conservation authorities but operates under a different governance and funding model. For implications and/or suggested actions see Item D.1.5.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
County Road 6 (CR6) and Concession 5 Intersection Review. Followinga deputation in August andbased on the direction from Council, Public Works organized a site review with the Township of Tiny Roads/Engineering staff and County of Simcoe Roads staff. Several recommendations were presented: repaint the faded crosswalk, relocate some poorly placed signs, improve visibility by increasing no parking near intersection, consider 4-way traffic lights, consider hiring a traffic guard (to be discussed with school board), consider reducing speed limit, consider improved lighting. Council approved moving forward with the recommendations. Item D.2.2.
Concession 5 West Beach Access. Director Leitch gave a brief overview of the traffic and safety study and noted that a black hat device was used to detect and record speeds. The majority of Council agreed that a design proposal for a 4 way stop at Conc 5 and TBRS plus a beach access path be brought back to council. Item D.2.3.
Second Entrance Policy Public Works reviews and approves all entrances within Tiny to ensure that property owners have proper and legal access to their residential, commercial and/or agricultural properties. There has been an increase in requests for second entrances onto residential properties which do not comply with the current Entrance By-Law. Recognizing the changing dynamics within Tiny, Public Works has developed a revised Entrance By-Law that would provide support for the requests to ensure the Township’s best interests are maintained. Council approved moving forward with the revised by-law. Item D.2.4.
Toanche Dog Park UpdateDirector Leitch advised that an abandoned ball diamond has been converted to a dog park which can be used during the winter although no maintenance takes place. Item D.2.5.
PUBLIC COMMENT
James Brown – Concession 5 West Beach Access outlined the negative impacts on neighbours of installing this pathway and 4 way stop at Conc 5 and TBRS.
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