Agenda
The Blue Mountains, Agricultural Advisory Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, January 20, 2022
Time:	6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.
Location:	Town Hall, Council Chambers 32 Mill Street, Thornbury, ON Prepared by: Kyra Dunlop, Administrative Assistant Committees of Council

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A.

Call to Order

A.1

Traditional Territory Acknowledgement

We would like to begin our meeting by recognizing the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada as traditional stewards of the land.  The municipality is located within the boundary of Treaty 18 region of 1818 which is the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples.

A.2

Committee Member Attendance

A.3

Approval of Agenda

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Agenda of January 20, 2022 be approved as circulated, including any additions to the Agenda.

A.4

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and general nature thereof

NOTE: In accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and the Town Procedural By-law 2021-76, Agricultural Advisory Committee Members must file a written statement of the interest and its general nature with the Clerk for inclusion on the Registry.

A.5

Previous Minutes

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Minutes of November 18, 2021 and December 16, 2021 be approved as circulated, including any revisions to be made.

   

B.

Staff Reports and Deputations

B.1

Deputations, if any

None

B.2

Public Comment Period (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE: In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2021-76, fifteen minutes is allotted at the Meeting to receive public comments regarding Agricultural Advisory Committee matters included on the Agenda. The speaker shall provide their name and address, and shall address their comments to the Chair. Comments shall not refer to personnel, litigation or potential litigation matters, or regarding matters that are a follow-up to a Public Meeting.

NOTE: Committee meetings are currently taking place virtually to assist with social distancing with respect to COVID-19. Comments received from the public that have not been included on the Agenda will be read at the meeting by the Executive Assistant.

B.3

Staff reports, if any

B.3.1

FAF.21.190 Anti-Idling By-Law - Director of Legal Services Will Thomson

Note: Council passed the following resolution at their November 29, 2021 meeting:

THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.21.196, entitled “Anti-Idling By-law”;
AND THAT Council directs Staff to consult with the Sustainability Advisory Committee and the Agricultural Advisory Committee on the draft by-law as attached to Staff Report FAF.21.196, and to schedule a subsequent Public Meeting to receive comments on the proposed By-law for enactment within the first quarter of 2022.

C.

Matters for Discussion

C.1

Town Newsletter Format and Editorial Process - Manager of Communications and Economic Development Tim Hendry

C.2

Committees of Council Winding-Down Discussion

C.3

Action Item Tracking

• Tree By-Law Sub-Committee Update, if any
• Heritage Apple Variety Nursery Update, if available
  • Fruit Growers Association provided advice to create an inventory on the Town's website as a first step, which will be brought back to the Agricultural Advisory Committee at the appropriate time for review
• Parking Update, if any
• Nitrous Oxide Follow-up
  • Responses expected from Christian Farmers Union - responses received will be brought to Committee once received
• Official Plan Update
  • Planning staff will bring forward update to Committees once available. 

D.

Correspondence

D.1

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights dated November 2021

Note: The following resolution passed at the December 13, 2021 Council meeting:

THAT Council receive the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights dated November 2021 and refers the Meeting Highlights to the Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Sustainability Committee for information as it relates to Living Snow Fences

E.

New and Unfinished Business

E.1

Additions to Agenda

E.2

Items Identified for Discussion at the Next Meeting

F.

Notice of Meeting Dates

February 10, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

Town Hall, Council Chambers (virtual)

G.

Adjournment

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT The Agricultural Advisory Committee does now adjourn at (TIME) p.m. to meet again at the call of the Chair.