Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 25, 2020 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move out of the Closed Meeting at 5:03 p.m. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the July 28, 2020 Regular Council Meeting and the August 13, 2020 Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the purchase of ham/turkey from Palmateer Meats and Tweed ValuMart at a cost of $3,660 in place of the Municipality of Tweed's Christmas Dinner. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the purchase of approximately 350 - $10.00 gift certificates at various businesses throughout the Municipality of Tweed for Volunteer Appreciation. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve payment of invoice 081820A for work completed on Stoco Sand & Salt Dome project in the amount of $72,786.01 plus HST to 1023618 Ont. Inc. (o/a Barrett's Farm & Family Centre). Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the lowest quote from Excel Welding in Stirling in the amount of $2,800.00 + HST for a custom-made ATV trailer for the new side-by-side. It is to be 6-1/2' X 12-1/2 ' with a 5,000 lb. axle, electric brakes and hot dipped in galvanized. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee/Board Reports be received as presented. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2020-44 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed signed, and sealed in open Council this 25th day of August, 2020. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Steven Switzer to extend Reavie Lane another 45 metres be

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request for support from the Quinte Humane Society be received and filed. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Janice Zarglis to prepare an amendment to By-law No. 2003-08 to reduce the speed limit on Morton Rd. to 40 km/hour and to install a speed monitoring device on Morton Rd. be

WHEREAS the Government of Canada passed the Cannabis Act S.C. 2018, c. 16 legislation legalizing properties to grow a maximum of 4 plants without a licence; and WHEREAS Health Canada issues licences for medicinal cannabis production that are specific to set properties without municipal consultation and regardless of land use zoning by-laws; and WHEREAS pharmaceutical companies and industries are required to follow strict regulations and governing legislation to produce medicinal products including Narcotic Control Regulations C.R.C., c 1041 and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Police Enforcement) Regulations SOR/9-234 ; and WHEREAS Municipalities are authorized under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. P 13 to pass a comprehensive zoning by-law that is in compliance with the appropriate County Official Plan which must be in compliance with the Provincial Policy Statement, Under The Planning Act, 2020 ; and WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law in effect for each area is designed to secure the long-term safety and best use of the land, water and other natural resources found in that area’s natural landscape; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Tweed has passed Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2012-30 and further amended it by the Cannabis Production By-Law 2018-42, limiting cannabis production facilities to rural industrial zoned lands with required setbacks from residential zoned properties; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Tweed has not been consul

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to commence a review of Procedural By-law No. 2019-45, as amended, for Council review in accordance with the notice requirements of By-law No. 2019-45. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request for support from the City of St. Catharines be received and filed. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence - Information be received and filed. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 25, 2020 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move out of the Closed Meeting at 5:03 p.m.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the July 28, 2020 Regular Council Meeting and the August 13, 2020 Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Tweed Arena Canteen be dedicated in memory of Mike Letwin Sr.; And further, that staff be authorized to obtain the appropriate signage and make arrangements for a dedication ceremony for his family.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the period ending August 20, 2020 be accepted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Staff Reports be received as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the purchase of ham/turkey from Palmateer Meats and Tweed ValuMart at a cost of $3,660 in place of the Municipality of Tweed's Christmas Dinner.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the purchase of approximately 350 - $10.00 gift certificates at various businesses throughout the Municipality of Tweed for Volunteer Appreciation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve payment of Payment Certificate #3 for work completed on Boundary Bridge in the amount of $130,901.44 plus HST to Beam Construction.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve payment of invoice 081820A for work completed on Stoco Sand & Salt Dome project in the amount of $72,786.01 plus HST to 1023618 Ont. Inc. (o/a Barrett's Farm & Family Centre).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council set 2021 budget parameters and priorities as follows: 1. 2.0% overall tax levy increase; 2. 0.5% water and sewer user rate increase; and 3. a reduction to reserves and reserve funds to a 45% level of budgeted operating expenses including amortization.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation to amend By-law No. 2003-08 to include Moneymore Road between Meeks Road and Hogs Back Road as a no parking zone be

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescind Resolution 271 from June 30, 2020 Special Council Meeting; And further, that the Council of the Municipality of Tweed directs staff to amend the application for a grant opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program for an asset management project designated as:  Municipal Asset Management Planning Project – Phase 2. And further, be it therefore resolved that the Municipality of Tweed commits to conducting the following activities in its proposed project submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program to advance our asset management program: 1. Preliminary Building and Facility Assessments (Expanded Priorities; 18 Structures) - $57,550 2. Asset Management Plan Overall Update (Version 2.0) - $4,950 And further, be it therefore resolved that the Municipality of Tweed commits 20% of the total anticipated project cost from its budget towards the cost of the initiative, totalling $12,500. The Municipality of Tweed is to amend their request for funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for 80% of the total anticipated project cost from the Municipal Asset Management Program, totaling $50,000. The total anticipated project cost is $62,500.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Greenview Consulting to revise the existing FCM MAMP Application at a cost of $850, to complete the Stormwater Asset Study at a cost of $39,890 in order to meet legislated Provincial deadlines and to complete the Asset Management Plan Updates to Incorporate Stormwater Asset Study at a cost of $1,500 in order to meet legislated Provincial deadlines; And further, that the Municipal share totalling $54,740 ($12,500 20% share of Municipal Asset Management Planning Project – Phase 2; $850 Amendment to funding application; $39,890 Stormwater Asset Study; and $1,500 complete Asset Management Plan Update) be funded from the Working Capital Reserve.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the lowest quote from Excel Welding in Stirling in the amount of $2,800.00 + HST for a custom- made ATV trailer for the new side-by-side. It is to be 6-1/2' X 12-1/2 ' with a 5,000 lb. axle, electric brakes and hot dipped in galvanized.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee/Board Reports be received as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the use of modernization funding to purchase a drone for efficiency of the Fire Department during rescues and grass fires; And further, that the total cost of the drone is $5,661.93 of which our 50% cost is $2,830.97 which is eligible to be funded from modernization funding.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the minor modifications to Zoning By-law No. 2020-44.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2020-44 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed signed, and sealed in open Council this 25th day of August, 2020.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter of concern from John Marini re: speed limit on Carss Road be received; And further, that the request to post speed limit signs on Carss Road as a reminder to drivers be

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request for support from the Quinte Humane Society be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the implementation of a school bus stop arm camera program in the Municipality of Tweed in accordance with the Provincial Guidelines to come into effect on September 1, 2020.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve participation in a pilot project with Food Cycler for Municipalities as presented at the July 28, 2020 Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to commence a review of Procedural By-law No. 2019-45, as amended, for Council review in accordance with the notice requirements of By-law No. 2019-45.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the requests for support from the Municipality of West Gray and the Township of South Glengarry be supported.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request for support from the City of St. Catharines be received and filed.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2020-46 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 25th day of August, 2020.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 8:03 p.m.