Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

WHEREAS the Government of Canada, through the Federal Crown Corporation Alto, is undertaking planning and consultation for a proposed high‑ speed rail corridor between Toronto and Québec City, including potential alignments through parts of Eastern Ontario; AND WHEREAS Alto has confirmed that the project is currently at a corridor‑ planning stage, with route options not finalized and detailed alignment, land requirements, and mitigation measures yet to be determined; AND WHEREAS preliminary corridor mapping and consultation materials indicate that rural municipalities and agricultural lands may be affected, including communities in and around the Municipality of Tweed; AND WHEREAS to date, the Municipality of Tweed has not received sufficient, project‑ specific information regarding: - the exact or potential routing through or near the municipality, - impacts to municipal infrastructure, farmland, natural heritage, and property owners, - noise, vibration, safety, and emergency access considerations, - requirements for land acquisition or expropriation, - potential costs, liabilities, or obligations to the municipality, or - measurable local benefits such as station access or economic development; AND WHEREAS Council has a responsibility to make decisions that are informed, transparent, and in the best interests of residents, based on complete and reliable information. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of Tweed does not support the proposed high‑ sp

WHEREAS developers/builders in the County of Hastings have, at times, been asked to undertake planning studies or assessments, by upper tier, lower tier, or circulatory agencies, only to receive subsequent requests for additional studies or information that was not initially specified in the request; AND WHEREAS this process can create uncertainty and delays for both developers, builders, the public, staff, and council; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Tweed has recently implemented numerous updates to its zoning by-law to encourage and support development within the community, particularly in alignment with Federal and Provincial programs and policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Tweed requests that the County of Hastings consider developing a standardized Terms of Reference outlining the requirements for planning studies and assessments in relation to development applications. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such a Terms of Reference would provide developers with clear guidance on study expectations, reduce costly repetitive work, support our development process, and reinforce the Municipality of Tweed's commitment to working with developers/builders. AND FURTHER THAT THE RESOLUTION be provided to the County of Hastings, etc.

WHEREAS Council of the Municipality of Tweed has recently adopted changes to the property tax schedule and municipal payment methods; AND WHEREAS moving from three to four tax installments per year reduces the size of each payment, making property taxes more affordable and manageable for many households; AND WHEREAS smaller, more frequent installments can help residents better manage their finances during a time of rising costs and uncertainty; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconsider and rescind it's recent decision, and confirm it's support for a four installment tax payment schedule to provide smaller and more manageable payments for our residents.

WHEREAS Council has recently adopted transitioning municipal payments to a cashless system; WHEREAS some residents continue to rely on cash and other traditional payment methods, and removing those options could create hardship or barriers for certain taxpayers; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconsider and rescind the move towards a fully cashless payment system, and ensure that municipal payment options remain accessible to all residents of the Municipality of Tweed; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to continue to accept cash payments up to a maximum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150) and that One Hundred Dollar ($100) bills and Fifty Dollar ($50) bills no longer be accepted at any municipal facility.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the CAO Update report as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the work required to revert the Stoco ball diamond culvert back to the original design and placement as set out in the permit issued by Quinte Conservation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Health and Safety Water Stream Agreement report as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor, Clerk and CAO to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program-Health and Safety Water Stream grant.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Community Development and Parks and Recreation update as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the CIP 2026 – Request to Pause report as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the recommendation to pause the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program for the 2026 calendar year.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the January and February, 2026 Tweed By-law Operations Logs as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the February 2026 Animal Control and Livestock Investigation Report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2025 Council Remuneration Report as presented; AND FURTHER that Council authorize staff to post the report on the municipal website for public information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Use of Municipal Resources for Election Purposes Policy Update report as represented; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law to adopt the revised policy at a future Council meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive and approve the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan report as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Lame Duck By-law report as represented; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law for passing at a future Council meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant consent for Severance Application B83/25 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 – Marlbank 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 receive the January and February, 2026 Building Permits Report reports as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2026-19 appointing a Deputy Treasurer, be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 17th day of March, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2026-20 to impose Fees & Charges on Persons for services and activities

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2026-22 to designate persons authorized to sign cheques issued by the Municipality of Tweed, be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 17th day of March, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2026-23 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2012-30 for 970 French Settlement Rd be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 17th day of March, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2026-24 to convey certain property on Robinson Rd. N. for road widening purposes be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 17th day of March, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Tweed Drinking Water System Annual Water Report for the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 as provided by Ontario Clean Water Agency; AND FURTHER that the report be made available to the public by advertising in the municipal news column and by placing it on the municipal website.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support Item13.12.1 - Municipality of St. Charles re: Strengthening Self-Defence Protections and Addressing Rising Home Invasions in Ontario.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the following requests: Item 13.12.2 - Township of Tyendinaga re: Opposition to the southern route of the Alto high-speed rail project. Item 13.12.5 - Township of McNab/Braeside re: Ontario Heritage Organization Development (HODG) Grant Advocacy; and Item 13.12.6 - Regional Municipality of York re: Blue Box Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Framework.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2026-25 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 17th day of March, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 8:39 p.m.