Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 13, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the December 9, 2020 Regular Council Meeting and the December 1, 2020 Budget Meeting - Part 4 be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the reserves and reserve funds update as at December 31, 2020, prior to final year-end adjustments.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the COVID costs and savings report as at December 31, 2020 prior to final year end adjustments.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the CAO/Treasurer’s and Manager of Public Works’ report.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve postponing the tax sale process due to the economic impacts of COVID for the 76 properties eligible at December 31, 2020 for tax sale registration.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Accounts be approved for payment as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development Manager's Report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Parks and Recreation Manager's Report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Tweed Tourist Bureau Report for 2020 be received as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-01 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of January, 2021.

WHEREAS there is now and will continue to be the need to take care of the deceased and their families within the pandemic regulations; AND WHEREAS funeral professionals must work alongside front-line health care providers; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council support the request from Cassidy Funeral Homes Ltd. to include funeral professionals in the initial rollout of Ontario's COVID-19 Immunization Program.

WHEREAS the lives of many citizens of Tweed have been directly or indirectly impacted by the ravages of violence; AND WHEREAS many Canadians fall prey to senseless acts of violence every year and this violence can happen in our homes, schools and our local communities; AND WHEREAS by the time a child graduates from high school, they would have seen an estimated 16,000 televised and social media shootings and overall 300,000 acts of violence; AND WHEREAS the prevalence of violence in our society makes victims of us all; AND WHEREAS random acts of kindness must prevail and overcome random acts of violence; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council declare the week of March 8 to 14, 2021 to be the 25th Annual Violence Awareness & Random Acts of Kindness Week; AND FURTHER, that the citizens of Tweed are encouraged to continue to support and embrace the ideology and practice random acts of kindness not only during this special week but throughout the year.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Carleton Place to request that the Province prioritize children and childcare as part of its overall post pandemic recovery plan; develop and adequately fund a comprehensive plan to support facilities through the provision of licensed childcare and early learning education; and provide increased funding to childcare providers to ensure a safe reopening and long-term sustainability for the sector.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex to urge the Province to work with the Federal Minister of Transportation to address concerns regarding municipal drainage matters and the need for coordination with the national railways.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence - Information be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2021-02 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of January, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff follow Council direction from the Closed Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council transfer $45,406.00 unspent 2020 Capital Gas Tax Marlbank Road to 2021 Marlbank Road Capital to complete the installation of steel guard rail approved for our 2021 Capital Expenditure.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development Manager's Report as presented. Page 3 of 8

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Treasurer to execute the amended Emergency Response Agreement with Hastings County Emergency Services.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the CAO/Treasurer to sign the funding acknowledgement for the COVID-19 allocation to the Municipality of Tweed in the amount of $39,000. to support COVID-19 operating costs and pressures in 2021. Page 5 of 8

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to obtain costs for the installation of a streetlight at the intersection of Charles Road/Charles Court for the safety of pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Kingsville to urge the Province to allow small businesses to remain open to in-store sales and service with limited capacity and increased safety measures.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 10:35 a.m.