Winter maintenance on Wellington Road 2 to continue in Minto with county compensation
MINTO – With winter just around the corner, Minto roads and drainage manager Mike McIsaac brought an annual report to council recently regarding winter maintenance.
He explained to council members on Nov. 3 this is an annual agreement made with Wellington County for maintenance on Wellington Road 2 within the town of Clifford – Allan Street West and Minto Street North.
The county has offered the Town of Minto $9,000 to maintain the one-kilometre roadway in Clifford, consistent with the rate paid last winter season.
The maintenance period will begin on Nov. 15, or when winter maintenance operations commence, whichever occurs later.
The period will continue until April 15, or when operations conclude – whichever occurs first.
“We’re on those roads anyway in the wintertime, so it’s not a huge impact. So this is just stating the agreement with compensation towards the town,” said McIsaac.
He added in his report the contract will cover the actual cost of maintenance, and the revenue made from the contract will be included in the 2027 operating budget.
There were no questions from council, and it was moved by councillor Paul Zimmerman and seconded by councillor Ron Elliott that the town approves and accepts the compensation for the 2026-27 winter season. The motion passed.
