Tiny gets briefing from MacKell on Simcoe County Official Plan
Special meeting called for Thursday August 15
Tiny Township Council Meeting August 13, 2012
By Vickie Kee AWARE Tiny August 15 2012
Bryan MacKell, representing MHBC Planning Consultants, gave his report on the Simcoe County Official Plan
regarding the proposed modifications. MacKell was Simcoe County planning director until earlier this year, when he resigned to go into the private sector.
Wyevale, Wyebridge, Lafontaine, Perkinsfield and Toanche are the five major areas of growth in Tiny Township.
A land budget document is needed to track the growth for these areas. The County realizes that each township
will have its own growth plan.
A new highway will be created starting at highways 93 and 12 to the north and traveling west on the Angela S
Foster Road to Baseline. South on Baseline Road to Mill Street where currently the road ends. The new section will
be built joining Baseline to Horseshoe Valley Road. So this proposed highway will be travelling through Tiny and
Springwater Townships. MacKell mentions that Tiny Township asked for this new highway. Councillor Warren
replied that this is untrue. Councillor Wishart commented that there is a lot of info to digest and discuss in nine
days, seeing that the deadline is August 22, 2012 and it should not be rushed through. Mayor Millar calls for a
special Council meeting on Thursday August 16 at 3:00 PM in the council chamber which is open to the public.
Water levels
Deputy-Mayor Lawrence brought forth a discussion on The Great Lakes water levels. Council decided to ban
together with the other communities in North Simcoe and produce a letter that Bruce Stanton can take with
him to the next conference
Audio-recording
Council passed a motiion to start audio-recording their meetings. This will be a five year agreement.
Cedar Point post office
Canada Post presented a report on the possible permanent closing of the Cedar Point Post Office.
The building has been sold and the Post Master has retired leaving 32 residents wondering what
Canada Post and the Township are going to decide on. Council wants to here from these residents
before any decision is made.
Solar farm
Hay Solar & Laurin Investments gave an oral submission to council regarding the proposed Solar Farm
which will situated at 179 Concession Fifteen West. The total cost is $480,000, $90,000 for the building
and $390,000 for the solar installation. It will be discussed at the next council meeting.
Party house
The rental property on Spruce Street that is being used as a party house, near Woodland Beach, was
discussed by council.CAO/Clerk Luker commented that bylaws are in place so why not use them. Lawrence
said that they have to gain control of the situation because he would like to see peace and tranquility
for the residents in that area. Escalating fines would be an option says Luker.
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