Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Chief Administrative Officer Update report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2026 Street Light Special Area Charges report as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the revised 2026 Street Light Special Area Rates as presented in this report and approve the use of the 2025 surplus, and transfer to reserve, to offset the reduction of revenue in the 2026 Budget.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the March 2026 Animal Control and Livestock Investigation Report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Procedural By-law Update report as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council accept the updates to the By-law, with minor amendments and remove any reference to using Robert’s Rules of Order as a secondary resource; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a revised By- law for adoption at a future Council meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Building Permit Fee Update with Alternative Solutions Review report; AND FURTHER THAT Council recommend staff bring forward the Building Permit Fee By-law for passing at the next Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Application B108/25 with the following conditions: 1. All realty taxes are paid in full. 2. Parkland fee is paid in the amount of $750.00 for the new lot. 3. Municipal severance fee is paid in the amount of $500.00. 4. Road widening as required along the severed lot to conform to 33 feet from the center line of the travelled roadway – Crookston Rd. 5. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lot and with road side ditching and drainage. 6. Rezoning of the severed parcel to Rural Residential.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a Zoning By-law Amendment to the General Provisions section 5.25.2 of the Municipality of Tweed Zoning By-law 2012-30 to permit detached accessory buildings and structures in the front yard of lots within the Rural zone, provided such structures comply with the minimum front yard setback applicable to the principal use of the lot, as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment/Planning.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the March 2026 Building Inspection Services Board (BISB) report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2026-21 to adopt a revised policy governing the use of municipal resources during an election campaign period in the Municipality of Tweed be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2026-26 to authorize delegated authority during the Lame Duck Period of Council with regard to the 2026 Municipal Election be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to investigate options for reducing speeding on Luffman Road, including potential signage options, and report back to Council with recommendations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amends the start time of the May 19, 2026 Regular Council to 1 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the concerns raised regarding Bill 9, Strengthening Municipal Accountability and Public Trust, particularly the need for a more effective and impartial mechanism to address serious misconduct by members of council; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to forward correspondence of support to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local MPP, AMO, and Ontario municipalities.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proclaim June, 2026 Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Month in the Municipality of Tweed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence regarding Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, Bill 98.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the following requests: Item 12.10.1 - Town of Whitby - Request for a Comprehensive Review of the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework; Item 12.10.2 - County of Prince Edward - OPP - Sustainable Police Services Funding; Item 12.10.3 - Township of Puslinch - Reduced Rate Distribution of Library Resources; Item 12.10.6 - Northeastern Manitoulin & The Islands - Request of the Ministry of the Environment to reconsider its decision regarding the use of lighter grade of oil in chip-and-tar surface treatments; Item 12.10.7 - Township of Tyendinaga - Federal Bill C-15, the ALTO High- Speed Rail Project, and Municipal Interests; and Item 12.4 - Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) - Provincial Budget Spending Priorities and Build Canada Homes Operational Funding.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Committee of Adjustment and Planning Minutes as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2026-27 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 10:37 a.m.