Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 7, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

WHEREAS the World Animal Protection Organization has circulated the following resolution to all municipalities in Ontario; WHEREAS Ontario has more private non-native (“exotic”) wild animal keepers, roadside zoos, mobile zoos, wildlife exhibits and other captive wildlife operations than any other province; and, WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has of yet not developed regulations to prohibit or restrict animal possession, breeding, or use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals in captivity; and, WHEREAS non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can pose very serious human health and safety risks, and attacks causing human injury and death have occurred in the province; and, WHEREAS the keeping of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can cause poor animal welfare and suffering, and poses risks to local environments and wildlife; and, WHEREAS owners of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can move from one community to another even after their operations have been shut down due to animal welfare or public health and safety concerns; and, WHEREAS municipalities have struggled, often for months or years, to deal with non-native (“exotic”) wild animal issues and have experienced substantive regulatory, administrative, enforcement and financial challenges; and, AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEOA) have indicated their support

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to bring forward an amending By-law at the next Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Variance Analysis Report as at April 30, 2024 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Administration Department Update as at May 2, 2024 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the quote of approximately $9,518.00 plus HST for the migration of email/website services for the Municipality of Tweed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Public Works 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 Gaylord Hardwood Flooring.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Improvement Plan Request Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the request from 1000614656 Ontario Inc.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Committee/Board Reports as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Consent items 12.1 and 12.1.1 be approved by Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Zoning Amendment Public Meeting Report as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council authorize staff to prepare a By-law for Zoning Amendment ZA1/21 for passing at the next Regular Council Meeting as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment/Planning.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-28 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-29 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-30 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-31 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-32 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-33 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-34 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-35 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare a letter of support to Hastings Prince Edward Public Health regarding carrying out larviciding activities to prevent or control West Nile virus in our area if deemed necessary.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council refer the request to the Manager of Public Works for a staff report to Council at a future Council meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to bring forward a draft amended Entrance Policy for review at a future Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to prepare the appropriate By-law to remove the holding provision from the Rural Residential zone established by Zoning By-law No. 2022-61 for the property located at Part Lot 12, Concession 6, Hungerford Township, for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report from Melissa Kloetstra & John Dorion regarding Westall Lane.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Little Learners Daycare for a monthly rental rate of $100.00 plus utilities for use of space at the Actinolite Hall. AND FURTHER THAT all monthly rental increases be subject to appropriate rental guidelines.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go into a Closed Meeting at 10:44 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 agenda item's 17.1.1, 17.1.3, 17.1.4.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support item 17.1.3 City of St. Catharines request for support of Resolution re: Provincial Regulations to Restrict Keeping of Non-native (exotic) wild animals.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support item 17.1.4 Township of Archipelago request for support of Resolution re: Public Health Ontario Labs - Water testing for Private Wells.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2024-36 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 7th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 11:01 a.m.