Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 9, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the May 25, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the COVID update report on costs incurred as at June 1, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the CAO/Treasurer to open a new bank account through our corporate account for the Tweed Oil Kings Hockey Team; AND FURTHER, that Council direct staff to advertise and bring forward a By-law to repeal and replace By-law No. 2009-41 appointing the Tweed Oil Kings bank account to have signing authorities of the Mayor or CAO/Treasurer and the Community Development Manager. Page 2 of 16

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the update from Greenview Environmental Management for the replacement of Greatrix Bridge as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the update for the Lagoon Expansion project and Biosolids Removal from the South Lagoon as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report for the replacement of the 1997 loader as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the purchase of the 2007 John Deere Dump Crawler Loader at a cost of $95,900. plus HST to be covered by insurance proceeds less the standard deductible; AND FURTHER, that the $5,000. deductible be funded from Bag Tags.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Arena Inspection Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council endorse the engineer's recommendations for the Tweed Arena; AND FURTHER, that Council allocate $50,000. in the 2022 Capital Budget to implement the recommendations in the Report.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Arena Condenser Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the repair to the condenser stand at a cost of $5,000.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Tweed Oil Kings name and logo as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Oil Kings Team Report as presented.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council offer fire hydrant sponsorship to residents/businesses at a cost of $300. per hydrant and expand new hydrants to a maximum of 2 per year.

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the tender from Jack Robinson for the construction project in the tendered amount of Page 5 of 16 $132,720 plus HST; AND FURTHER, that the balance of funding needed for this project come from Option 3, being fund the project with $13,608.06 raised from taxes for this project in budget plus the budgeted amount from Firehall Building Reserve of $66,391.94 leaving $58,900.23 to be funded from 2022 budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Application B36/21 with the following conditions: 1. All realty taxes are paid in full. 2. Parkland fee is paid in the amount of $750.00. 3. Road widening as required along the severed lot to conform to 33 feet from the center line of the travelled roadway – Rapids Rd. 4. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lot and with road side ditching and drainage

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Applications B41/21 & B42/21 with the following conditions: 1. All realty taxes are paid in full. 2. Parkland fee is paid in the amount of $750.00 for each new lot. 3. Road widening as required along the severed lots to conform to 33 feet from the center line of the travelled roadway – Moneymore Rd. 4. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lot and with road side ditching and drainage. 5. Proof of adequate water quantity and quality be provided to the Municipality of Tweed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Zoning Amendment ZA8/21 as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment/Planning.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Zoning Amendment ZA9/21 as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment/Planning; AND FURTHER, that a holding provision be adopted by By-law under Section 36 (1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, until the owner provides a site plan and/or site plan agreement to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the recommendation of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning as follows: Set all gross floor areas to the same proportionate reduction as was seen between the current minimums as follows: Section 13.3 (R2) b) vii) Gross Floor Area (minimum) 100.2 square metres (1,078.54 sq. ft.); Section 13.3 (R2) c) vii) Gross Floor Area (minimum) 50.1 square metres (539.27 sq. ft.); Section 14.3 (MR) a) ix) Dwelling Unit Gross Floor Area (minimum) 43.82 square metres (471.67 sq. ft.); Section 14.3 (MR) b) ix) Dwelling Unit Gross Floor Area (minimum) 43.82 square metres (471.67 sq. ft.); Section 14.3 (MR) c) ix) Dwelling Unit Gross Floor Area (minimum) 40.73 square metres (438.41 sq. ft.); and Section 14.3 (MR) d) viii) Dwelling Unit Gross Floor Area (minimum) 40.73 square metres (438.41 sq. ft.).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-36 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 9th day of June, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-40 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 9th day of June, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-41 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 9th day of June, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-42 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 9th day of June, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-43 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 9th day of June, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2021-44 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 9th day of June, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Terrilynn Storms to use the Tweed Park picnic shelter for group fitness classes; AND FURTHER, that proof of insurance be provided prior to using the facility; AND FURTHER, that it be understood that the facility still be available to the public enjoying the Park; AND FURTHER, that all public health pandemic guidelines pertaining to outdoor activities be strictly adhered to. Page 9 of 16

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Wanita DeVries to hold an outdoor antique market, weekends only, behind the Use It Again Antiques and Collectables store at 307 Victoria St. N.; AND FURTHER, that all public health pandemic guidelines be strictly adhered to.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council has no objection to the request by Gateway Restaurant to install two temporary outdoor patios at their location as presented; AND FURTHER, that proof of insurance indemnifying the Municipality for the outdoor patio on the sidewalk in front of 327 Victoria St. N. be provided before use; AND FURTHER, that all public health pandemic guidelines be strictly adhered to. For Against Abstain J. Albert X B. Treanor X J. DeMarsh X J. Flieler X J. Palmateer X Results 3 2 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the notification of the commenting period for the consultation guide presented by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); AND FURTHER, that the Council members be encouraged to provide comments as part of the consultation by June 27, 2021.

WHEREAS there are extensive areas across Ontario, including the Municipality of Tweed, where there is evidence of a significant impact on the tree canopy attributed to the presence of an infestation of the gypsy moth; AND WHEREAS the defoliation of the canopy places a significant hardship on trees which over several years can weaken the tree sufficiently that it becomes vulnerable to other diseases or insects leading to further decline or the tree dying; AND WHEREAS this issue associated with the gypsy moth is present in both public and private landholdings, and, crosses municipal boundary jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS a patchwork approach to surveillance and mitigation treatment will not lead to a successful outcome to curb the gypsy moth infestation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Page 11 of 16 THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry be requested to undertake a robust surveillance program to identify the hot spots and to measure the density of the gypsy moth population within Ontario; AND FURTHER, that the Ministry advise affected Municipalities of the results arising from the surveillance program and to recommend a framework to curb the gypsy moth population; AND FURTHER, that the Ministry embark upon a treatment program as part of a broader strategy to deal with the gypsy moth infestation; AND FURTHER, that this Resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for circulation to all On

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the City of Owen Sound to endorse the 988 crisis line initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the County of Perth to recommend to the Federal Government to support domestic production of a COVID-19 vaccine; AND FURTHER, that all levels of Government be encouraged to engage and support domestic vaccine capacity.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Municipality of Calvin to request the following: 1. Exceptions to allow 3-point turns or backing up where necessary, to Page 12 of 16 provide safer service to dead-end and private road kids, that policies be amended to reflect; and when not possible; 2. Exceptions to allow indemnification agreements to access private land for bus turnarounds to keep bus stops safer and closer to prescribed 800m distance; and when not possible; 3. "Bus Stop Ahead" warning signage be required to notify oncoming traffic, prior to STS moving common stops to main roadway; 4. STS be comprised of solutions like mini-buses, vans, taxis, or public transit worked into funding formulas so that it does not negatively impact STS funding stats; 5. Kid Key Performance Indication (KPI) be included for Ministry "Effectiveness & Efficiency Follow Up Reviews", establishing benchmarks for responsive problem solving for kids & parents' busing concerns, and that this be an STS factor to receive funding; 6. That the Province provide a "Parent Portal: for ongoing busing feedback of their STS, so families and kids can review/provide comments, especially during Ministry STS reviews and revisions to funding; and 7. That the Province have GPS tracking software to notify parents when children picked up/dropped off.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Municipality of Calvin to contact the Ministry responsible for the Alcohol and Gaming of Ontario to seek their assistance in implementing an additional level of licensing which would permit small organizations to hold fundraisers as a method of sustaining our community and organizations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Regional Municipality of York to request that the Province consider entering Step 1 of the "Provincial Roadmap to Reopen" as at 12:01 a.m. May 31, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Township of The Archipelago that the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (Cities Initiative) recognizes the need for PS foam to be encapsulated when used for flotation; AND FURTHER, that the Cities Initiative and its members call on the Federal Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the Province of Quebec, the United States Federal Government, and the U.S. States of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to work in collaboration with each other to enact laws which: 1. Ban unencapsulated polystyrene (PS) products in all new and replacement public and private floating facilities across the Great Lakes Region and the coasts of Canada and the United States; 2. Find common standards of defining encapsulation with the goal of zero emissions of PS foam; 3. Require the timely transition to approved encapsulated PS products, for all public and private floating facilities currently using unencapsulated PS foam; and 4. Require the proper disposal of all unencapsulated expanded polystyrene (EPS) products currently being used for dock flotation.

Page 14 of 16 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence - Information be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Minutes of the April 12, 2021 Meeting of the Marlbank Recreation Committee as presented.

Page 15 of 16 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2021-45 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 9th day of June, 2021.

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