Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 13, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

Page 1 of 16 – February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the January 24, 2024 Special Council Meeting and the January 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report on appropriate adjustments for lot coverage, lot size, parking requirements, setbacks and any other zoning restrictions due to the recent need for density intensification.

Page 2 of 16 – February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council consider purchasing and installing basketball nets at the Stoco Recreation Area to enhance the usability of the area for local children.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to investigate the cost of purchasing coyote decoys for installation at Tweed Memorial Park in an effort to deter the geese from the Park property.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare the appropriate By-law for proposed Zoning Amendment ZA1/24 for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting. Page 3 of 16 – February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare the appropriate By-law for proposed Zoning Amendment ZA2/24 for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Variance Analysis Report as at January 31, 2024 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2023 Pre-Audit Final Deficit Amounts Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve a transfer for 2023 from the winter maintenance reserve in the amount of $19,781.60; AND FURTHER, that Council approve a transfer for 2023 from the public works reserve in the amount of $35,000; AND FURTHER, that Council direct staff to investigate operational savings in the amount of $46,763.74, in the 2024 operating year.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Update Schedule ‘B’ to By-Law No. 2024-05 Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the presentation of an amending By-law to be considered at this Council Meeting to bring the current Schedule ‘B’ into compliance with current legislation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Administration Department Update as at February 8, 2024 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development Department Update as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize Community Development Department staff to apply for funding from the Tourism Growth Fund seeking an amount up to $100,000.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Improvement Request Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the Community Improvement Request from Vito’s Pizza Tweed.

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 2024 Animal Control and Livestock Investigation Report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Policy Review – Electronic Monitoring Policy Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council confirm that no changes are required to this policy at this time.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Policy Review – Social Media Policy Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council direct staff to check the social media policies of other municipalities and bring back to Council for further review.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Application B81/23 as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment/Planning with the following conditions: 1. All realty taxes are paid in full. 2. Road widening as required along the severed lot to conform to 33 feet from the center line of the travelled roadway – Marlbank Rd. 3. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lot and with road side ditching and drainage. 4. The benefiting lands be rezoned from Rural Residential to the Rural zone.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Application B137/23 as recommended by the Committee of Page 7 of 16 – February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Adjustment/Planning with the following conditions: 1. All realty taxes are paid in full. 2. Road widening as required along the severed lot to conform to 33 feet from the center line of the travelled roadway – Moneymore Rd. 3. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lot and with road side ditching and drainage. 4. Parkland fee in the amount of $750.00 to be paid to the Municipality of Tweed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Application B2/24 as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment/Planning with the following conditions: 1. All realty taxes are paid in full. 2. Road widening as required along the severed lot to conform to 33 feet from the center line of the travelled roadway – Labarge Rd. 3. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lot and with road side ditching and drainage. 4. The Municipality of Tweed and the applicant enter into a Development Agreement to be registered on title addressing the following recommendations: -Development on the proposed severed and retained lands be setback a minimum of 30 metres from the wetland, -Development to be located in the existing open space on both the severed and retained lands, with limited tree clearing beyond the open space, -The naturally vegetated area within 30 metres of the wetland should remain undisturbed, creating a natural buffer for the wetland; and -To ensure protection of nesting birds and roosting bats, tree removal not be permitted between April 1 and September 30. 5. Rezoning of the severed lands from Rural to the Special Rural Residential Zone. 6. Rezoning of the retained lands from Rural to the Special Rural Zone. 7. Parkland fee in the amount of $750.00 to be paid to the Municipality of Tweed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-10 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of February, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-11 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of February, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-12 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of February, 2024.

Page 9 of 16 – February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-13 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of February, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-14 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of February, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the notice of the Quinte Source Protection Area Public Consultation for amendments to the Assessment Report and Source Protection Plan as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Janet McGhee for an exemption from the half load limits on Bridgewater Rd. during construction of the Bridgewater Apartments subject to the following conditions: 1. that loads be delivered early in the day prior to 9:00 a.m. or during low temperatures; 2. that any damage done to the road due to the use of heavy loads during this exemption would be at the repair responsibility of the developer; and 3. that the developer can reach out to the Public Works Manager to see if an exception can be made for a particular case.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the requests from the Tweed- Hungerford Agricultural Society for 2024 events as follows: Tweed Winter Carnival - February 16, 17, 18, 2024 1. Snow removal in front of the fence between the Ag. Hall & bleachers, and entrance to the bleachers at the same end and sand the track if needed. 2. Small pickup truck for garbage. 3. Fireworks. Tweed Agricultural Fair - July 5, 6, 7, 2024 1. Grader. 2. Water truck. 3. Noise By-law extension Friday & Saturday nights. 4. Front end loader. 5. Use of the Arena & electricity as discussed. 6. Use of Ball Diamond. Tweed Harvest Festival - September 20, 21, 22, 2024 1. Small garbage truck. 2. Use of parking lot Sunday the 22nd for Car Show.

WHEREAS access to natural gas is important to residents and businesses in our community for affordability and reliability; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) decision on Phase 1 of the Enbridge Gas 2024 rebasing application, issued on 21 December 2023, has concerning implications including putting into question the future access to natural gas that support of economic development, affordable housing growth, and energy reliability in communities such as the Municipality of Tweed; AND WHEREAS Ontario is growing and access to affordable energy to support this growth for homes and businesses is crucial, as is a measured approach to energy transition as not having access to natural gas will stifle economic growth and put housing and energy affordability at risk; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Municipality of Tweed supports a measured approach to Ontario’s energy transition; AND FURTHER, that the Municipality of Tweed recognizes that there may not be enough electricity available to replace the energy provided by natural gas and meet the increased demand from electrification; AND FURTHER, that natural gas must continue to play an integral role in meeting the energy needs of Ontario; AND FURTHER, that the Municipality of Tweed supports the work the Government of Ontario has done to date, including the Natural Gas Expansion Program and Electrification and Energy Transition Panel’s call Page 11 of 16 – February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes for a clear policy on th

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2023 Audit Planning Report as presented 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 approve the request from Brogan Prytuliak of Friends and Ferals Cat Rescue for permission to trap feral cats at the Waste Disposal Site for spaying, neutering, and vaccinating, subject to controlled access arranged with the Public Works Manager.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council extend the Council Meeting for up to one hour in accordance with Section 4. iii. of Procedural By-law No. 2023-13.

Page 12 of 16 – February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from William Hunter to use the Tweed Memorial Park for the Tweed Powerboat Races from June 7 to 9, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go into a Closed Meeting at 12:00 p.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 18.8.1 from the County of Prince Edward, Item 18.8.2 from the Town of Orangeville, Item 18.8.3 from the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Item 18.8.4 from the Town of Hanover, and Item No. 18.8.8 from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the County of Prince Edward Re: Expansion of Life Span of Fire Apparatus Due to Insurance Requirements.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolutions of the Town of Orangeville, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, the Town of Hanover, and the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Re: Support for Comprehensive Review of Social and Economic Prosperity.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2024-15 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of February, 2024. Page 15 of 16 – February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 12:44 p.m.