Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the December 14, 2022 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go into a Closed Meeting at 9:06 a.m.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the November 22, 2022 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Municipality of Tweed Insurance Program renewal effective December 31, 2022 as presented by Intact Public Entities and McDougall Insurance.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Award Tender for Stairway Exits Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council award the concrete stair replacements on the Hungerford Hall North Entrance and Administration Building Central South Entrance to Veenstra Contracting at the tendered price of $54,500. plus HST with a completion date of June 1, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the resignation letter from Fire Prevention Officer Sean Porter as the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) with regret; AND FURTHER, that Katelyn Lessard, Administrative/Public Works Assistant, be appointed as the CEMC for the Municipality of Tweed effective immediately.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Administration Department Update as at December 8, 2022 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve transferring any 2022 surplus into the Working Capital Reserve.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Variance Analysis Report as at November 30, 2022 as presented.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Request for Compensation Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council not approve payment in the amount of $117.80 to Karen Coles for four flat tires.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Improvement Plan Request Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 428 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Quinte Conservation – Shoreline Stewardship Program Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the request for $5,000. to support the Quine Conservation - Shoreline Stewardship Program.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development Strategic Vision & Direction Task Force Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council receive and approve the final Community Development Strategic Vision and Direction: Assessment, Engagement, & Recommendations Report as presented by 13 Ways, Inc.; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the establishment of a Community Development Strategic Vision & Direction Task Force.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2022 Capital Budget Request Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the roll over of the 2022 Capital Items allocated funds to the 2023 Capital Budget.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2022 Operational Budget Request Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the roll over of the 2022 Operational Budget items allocated funds to the 2023 Operational Budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the November 2022 Animal Control Report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the November 2022 Building Permits Report and the Statement of Revenue & Expenditures as at November 30, 2022 as presented by the Building Inspection Services Board.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the November 2022 Call Report and the Statement of Revenue & Expenditures as at November 30, 2022 as presented by the By-law Enforcement Services Board.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the update on the submitted proposal for the OPP Detachment Board - Central Hastings Detachment as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2022-73 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2022-74, as amended, be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

WHEREAS the price of natural gas is critical to the day-to-day cost of living for many residents of Ontario; AND WHEREAS the price of natural gas plays a large role in establishing a competitive business climate; AND WHEREAS some residents in Ontario consistently experience higher natural gas bills that are a result of transporting fuel and forecasted pricing models; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has the authority to regulate natural gas prices; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Tweed hereby petitions the Ontario Energy Board to regulate natural gas bill costs to levels that are affordable and profitable as in jurisdictions within Ontario that have lower costs; AND FURTHER, that Council directs the Clerk to ensure that a copy of this Resolution be provided to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Energy, all Ontario Municipalities (for support), the Ontario Energy Board, Enbridge Gas Inc., and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); AND FURTHER, that all Resolutions of support received by the Municipality of Tweed be submitted to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and Enbridge Gas Inc.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council is in agreement to suspend the rules under Procedural By-law No. 2020-49 to change Regular Council Meeting dates and times as follows: First Meeting in January, 2023 - Change to January 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.; Second Meeting in January, 2023 - Change to January 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.; Meeting in February, 2023 - Change to February 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.; AND FURTHER, that the Capital Budget Meeting scheduled for January 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. be changed to January 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.; AND FURTHER, that the changes be advertised to the public on the municipal website, in the municipal news column, and on social media.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Applications B119/22 & B120/22 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 – Crookston Rd. 4. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lots and with road side ditching and drainage. 5. Rezoning from RU (Rural) to RR (Rural Residential) for both new lots.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Application B121/22 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. Road widening as required along the severed lot to conform to 33 feet from the center line of the travelled roadway – Crookston 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 Application B142/22 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. Road widening as required along the severed lot to conform to 33 feet from the center line of the travelled roadway – Allore and Courneya Road. 4. Public Works Manager is satisfied with safe site entrance on the severed lot and with road side ditching and drainage. 5. Rezoning from RU (Rural) to RR (Rural Residential).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proclaim January 2023 as National Alzheimer Awareness Month.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Joe Mumby Septic Inc. to permit the disposal of septage from septic/holding tanks within the Municipality of Tweed into the Municipality's lagoon system during the 2022-23 winter season; AND FURTHER, that the Mayor and CAO/Treasurer be authorized to execute an agreement with Joe Mumby Septic Inc. with the same terms and rates as prior agreements.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from The Toronto Outboard Racing Club Inc. to host their season opening race at Tweed Memorial Park from June 9 to 11, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Township of Warwick that Ontario’s Drainage Act is an important piece of legislation used to meet the drainage needs of a variety of stakeholders, including agricultural businesses and ultimately food production, thereby supporting families, neighbours, and thriving communities; AND FURTHER, that CN Rail be called upon to act as a partner to municipalities and agriculture in Ontario and reconsider its position that the Drainage Act does not apply to it as a public entity; AND THAT CN Rail contribute to all municipal drains in Ontario, as per section 26 of the Drainage Act, and work to expedite its response timelines to the fifty-five projects currently on hold in Ontario so that the projects impacting the agriculture sector can proceed and be dealt with in a timely manner after years of delay caused directly by CN Rail.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the Town of Aurora to oppose modifications to the York Region Official Plan by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the lands known municipally as 1289 Wellington St. E. in the Town of Aurora; AND FURTHER, that the Minister be requested to revoke special provision 4.2.30 to allow for the normal planning process to occur, as the modification to the Regional Official Plan is contrary to the planning applications currently before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of Norfolk County to formally request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing extend the commenting period for all components of the proposed Bill 23 to at least January 15, 2023 to allow for a more informed consultation period.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Resolution of the City of Toronto as presented in correspondence dated November 25, 2022 relating to Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2022-75 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 12:27 pm