Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 12, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

Page 1 of 11 – March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the February 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; AND WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; AND WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; AND WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; AND WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; AND WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; AND WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; AND WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of rural communities; AND WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario; AND

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Delegation provided by Ellen Williams of On Beacon Ridge Academy for Conscious Living as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the request to plant a Peace Pole in Tweed Memorial Park in principle with final details to follow; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the use of the downtown Parkette for a pop-up event on June 15, 2024 as requested.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Variance Analysis Report as at February 29, 2024 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Direction for Hannah and George Street ESA Phase 1 and 2 Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve Option 1 to submit the Record of Site Condition (RSC) based on current results using Table 2 Standards.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Administration Department Update as at March 7, 2024 as presented. Page 3 of 11 – March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council schedule a Committee of the Whole Meeting for April 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the Property Standards By-law in detail and proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law with the County Planner.

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 4th Annual Shannon Cassidy Memorial Lob Ball Tournament Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the request to waive the rental fee for the use of the ball diamond for the tournament.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council delegate authority to the Manager of Community Development to approve future requests for recurring fundraising tournaments at recreation facilities provided that the organizers have a proven record of cooperation and respect for the facilities.

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 approve the Fire Department SOG 2001, SOG 2003, SOG 2004, SOG 2005, and SOG 2006 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the February 2024 Tweed By-law Operations Logs as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the February 2024 Animal Control and Livestock Investigation Report as presented.

Page 5 of 11 – March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Request to Pay Mileage for Rabbits Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to pay the hourly rate for time and mileage for the February 19, 2024 call for rabbits; AND FURTHER, that an invoice be sent to the O.P.P. to cover the costs; AND FURTHER, that the Animal Control By-law be reviewed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Policy Review – Arena Sign Rental Policy for Non-Profit Organizations Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council accept the changes to the policy, including those discussed by Council; AND FURTHER, that Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law at a future Council Meeting for passing.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-19 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 12th day of March, 2024. Page 6 of 11 – March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-20 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 12th day of March, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-21 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 12th day of March, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from the McGillivray Group for reimbursement of water and sewer charges at 324 Victoria St. N. effective October, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the notice of withdrawal of the road closing application from Michael and Suzanne Broek as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council rescind Resolution No. 556 from the September 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting to withdraw the declaration Page 7 of 11 – March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes of the unopened road allowance as surplus to the needs of the Municipality.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare the appropriate By-law to remove the holding provision from the Multiple Residential zone established by Zoning By-law No. 2021-43 for the property located at 125 Hungerford Rd. in the Village of Tweed for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go into a Closed Meeting at 11:08 a.m.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence - Information be received and filed with the exception of Item No. 17.7.1, Item No. 17.7.2, Item No. 17.7.3, Item No. 17.7.4, Item No. 17.7.5, Item No. 17.7.6, Item No. 17.7.8, and Item No. 17.7.9.

Page 8 of 11 – March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the following Resolutions received from Other Municipalities: 17.7.1 - Township of Perry, Resolution Re: Request to the Province to Amend Blue Box Regulation for 'Ineligible' Sources; 17.7.2 - Town of Lincoln, Resolution Re: Urgent Need for Increased Funding to Libraries and Museums in Ontario; 17.7.3 - County of Lambton, Resolution Re: Uploading From Municipalities the Responsibility of and Costs Associated with the Continued Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Major Municipally-Owned Highways Throughout the Province of Ontario to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation; 17.7.4 - Municipality of St.-Charles, Resolution Re: Provincial Cemetery Management Support; 17.7.5 - City of Clarence-Rockland, Resolution Re: 9-8-8 National Suicide and Crisis Hotline; 17.7.6 - Tay Valley Township, Resolution Re: Request to Assist Municipalities in the Growing Concern of Cemetery Transfers; 17.7.8 - Tay Valley Township, Resolution Re: Declaration of a Climate Change Crisis; and 17.7.9 - Township of Georgian Bay, Resolution Re: Support of Bill C-310 for Amendments to the Income Tax Act to Increase the Amount of Tax Credits for Volunteer Firefighters and Search and Rescue Respondents.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2024-22 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 12th day of March, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 11:37 a.m.