Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 8, 2023 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the February 9, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, the February 14, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting, the February 21, 2023 Special Council Meeting, and the February 28, 2023 Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council defer a decision on proposed Zoning Amendment ZA2/23 as requested by Quinte Conservation pending a site inspection of the property in the spring of 2023 to fully assess the watercourse/wetland/EP area on the property.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare the appropriate By-law for proposed Zoning Amendment ZA2/23 for passing at the next Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare the appropriate By-law for proposed Zoning Amendment ZA3/23 for passing at the next Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Budget Reconciliation Under O.Reg. 284/09 Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the 2023 Budget Reconciliation Under O.Reg. 284/09.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Recommendations of Potential Committee Members Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the recommendation for John Marini to be appointed to the Tweed Public Library Board; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the recommendation for Jim Pedersen and Roxanne Bailey to be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment/Planning.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Interim Control By-law vs Zoning Amendment Report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescind Motion #117 from February 9, 2023 to bring forward an Interim Control By-law; AND FURTHER, that Council direct staff to bring a rezoning application for 75% of main floor UC be commercial.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Additional Tax on Commercial Vacancies Report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Policy Review – Disconnecting from Work Policy Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council accept the suggested changes from staff: AND FURTHER, that Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law for final approval at the next Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Administration Department Update as at March 2, 2023 as presented.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Actual to Budget Variance Analysis Report as at February 28, 2023 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Louisa St. Watermain Crossing Tender Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council accept the recommendation from Jewell Engineering for the lowest tender bid from Fidelity Engineering for construction and installation of a watermain on the Louisa St. bridge over the Moira River in the amount of $681,625.44 excluding HST.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Gravel Crushing at Esker Pit Quotations Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council accept the quote from Danford Aggregates to crush 25,000 tonnes of gravel at Esker Pit in the amount of $3.75 per tonne plus HST.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Truck, Aluminum Dump Box, Plow and Sander Quotations Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council accept the quote from Bence Motors for the truck and aluminum dump box in the amount of $103,295.55, non-rebated HST included; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the purchase of the plow and sander from Trailers Plus in the amount of $25,478.66, non- rebated HST included.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tender Opening for Joe Allore Bridge Replacement Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council accept the recommendations from Jewell Engineering for the lowest tender bid from Fidelity Engineering and Construction Inc in the amount of $1,652,525.12 plus HST subject to property acquisition.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tender Opening for Well Drilling at the River St. Pumping Station Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council accept the lowest quote from G. Hart and Sons for the drilling and pump testing of a new well at the River St. Pumping Station in the amount of $103,367.00 including non- recoverable HST as recommended by Greer Galloway.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Public Works Department Update as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development Department Update as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Parks & Recreation Tractor Tender Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the quote from Anderson Equipment for a Kubota Station Tractor with no cab in the amount of $48,239.17 plus HST plus installation of a sunshade.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Parks and Recreation Department Update as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Fire Department Update as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the January 2023 Tweed By-law Enforcement Operations Log as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the January 2023 Call Report and the Statement of Revenue & Expenditures at January 31, 2023 as presented by the By-law Enforcement Services Board.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-08 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-09 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-10, By-law No. 2023-11, and By-law No. 2023-12 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-13 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-14, By-law No. 2023-15, By- law No. 2023-16, and By-law No. 2023-17 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the letters of support for the Powerboat Races to be held in Tweed Memorial Park in June 2023 as presented by Dana Torch and Duffers Chipwagon.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize payment of the February 1, 2023 Hydro One bill in the amount of $880.12 related to the Queensborough Community Centre restoration project.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive and approve the Audit Planning Report for the 2022 Audit for the Municipality of Tweed as prepared by Baker Tilly KDN LLP; AND FURTHER, that two members of Council be authorized to sign the Acknowledgement of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Drinking Water System Annual Water Report for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 as provided by Ontario Clean Water Agency; AND FURTHER, that the report be made available to the public by advertising in the municipal news column and by placing it on the municipal website.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the notice of proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 161/17 under the Public Lands Act as provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council has no objection to the issuance of a Liquor Sales Licence to Lager Dawg Hockey for the Hylie Bryant Memorial Hockey Tournament to be held at Tweed Arena on April 1 and 2, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to obtain an asbestos report as requested by Welch LLP for 63 Victoria St. N. to allow for rewiring by Bell Canada.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the City of Brantford to respectfully call upon the Government of Canada to resume, in good faith, investigations into opportunities to enhance passenger rail services in southwestern Ontario.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Grimsby to express support for women in politics and their right to participate in a political environment that is free from misogyny and harassment, and where everyone feels equal; AND FURTHER, that the Municipality of Tweed commits that it will take steps to ensure that our political environment is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other identity factors; AND FURTHER, that the Municipality of Tweed encourages other municipalities in Ontario and across Canada to join us in supporting women in politics and promoting gender equality in all areas of society.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Grimsby affirming the importance of the Municipal Heritage Register and its role in preserving the cultural heritage of municipalities throughout the Province; AND FURTHER, that this Council encourages the government of the Province of Ontario to make changes to the Ontario Heritage Act which promote the retention and expansion of the Municipal Heritage Register, including the listing of properties of cultural heritage value or interest that are not currently designated; AND FURTHER, that this Council encourages the government of the Province of Ontario to change the Ontario Heritage Act to protect the 60-day demolition provision indefinitely, rather than for a maximum of 2 years in order to provide adequate time for the municipality to consider the heritage value of properties before they may be demolished.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Municipality of Trent Lakes to request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing make changes to the Municipal Oath of Office as follows: I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada including the Constitution, which recognizes and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Committee/Board Minutes as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2023-18 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 8th day of March, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 12:01 p.m.