Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 29, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the May 7, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS, celebrating PRIDE Month raises awareness and advocacy for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, it is also an opportunity for all residents to engage in dialogue on inclusion and to harness an improved understanding for acceptance; and WHEREAS, Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ youth due to bullying, hopelessness, depression, rejection and abandonment are 5 times more likely to consider suicide and 7 times more likely to attempt suicide due to their sexual orientation or gender identity as a sexual minority; and WHEREAS, over 64 countries around the world still criminalize 2SLGBTQ+ for being the people they are meant to be; and WHEREAS, in Canada we embrace the principle that every individual has inherent dignity and worth, and this Council calls upon the people of this municipality to champion this principle and work to eliminate prejudice in all its forms and everywhere it exists; and WHEREAS, Council reaffirms that it will continue to be a beacon of hope in its commitment to diversity, equality, respect and inclusion within our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the month of June will be recognized as Pride Month in the Municipality of Tweed AND FURTHERMORE that all peoples of different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and race will always be welcomed and celebrated in our community along with our 2SLGTBQ+ friends. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council extends an invitation to all citizens to join us on June 1 at 10:00AM as we raise the rainbow flag recognizing all 2SLGBTQ+ resid

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 Committees of Council Review report as presented AND that Council authorize staff to bring forward an amending By-law at the next Regular Council Meeting in include the follows: TO instate Councillor Palmateer and Councillor Flieler as the representatives of the Fair Board Committee; AND remove the Oil Kings Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Administration Department Update as at May 22, 2024 as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Parks and Recreation Master Plan – Request For Proposal (RFP) as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council award the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Request For Proposal to K.A. Community Consulting in the amount of $59,412.00 plus HST.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the April 2024 Animal Control and Livestock Investigation Report as presented.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Consent items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, & 12.6 be approved by Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-42 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 29th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from the Hastings Prince Edward Humane Society to sell Tweed Dog Tags when impound dogs are released from the Humane Society with their administration fee charged in addition to the Municipality of Tweed dog tag fee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request from Scott Trudeau to install 400 metres of concrete barrier on the North side of Moneymore Road at his expense; AND FURTHER THAT reflectors be added to the barrier installations to be determined by the Public Works Manager; AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Trudeau noting that this is not the process to be followed and that Council is to be approached before any future similar situations arise.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request of Kaleigh Juby to have a lemonade stand at the Emily Trudeau Splash Pad and from time to time a stand at Royal Victoria Parkette, in consultation with the Manager of Community Development, during the summer of 2024; AND FURTHER THAT Council grant an exemption from the provisions of By-law 2023-34 - Portable Vendor By-law.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proclaim June, 2024 Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Month in the Municipality of Tweed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go into a Closed Meeting at 7:26 p.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 16.1.1, 16.1.2, 16.1.3, 16.1.4,16.1.5, 16.1.6.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support agenda items as follows:  16.1.1 - Township of Georgian Bay Resolution re: Sustainable Infrastructure Funding for Small Rural Municipalities;  16.1.2 - Township of Amaranth Resolution re: Water Testing Services for Private Drinking Water;  16.1.3 - Municipality of Casselman Resolution re: Autonomy of Conservation Authorities in Ontario;  16.1.4 - Township of Lucan Biddulph Resolution re: Water Testing Services for Private Drinking Water;  16.1.5 - Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution re: Water Testing Services for Private Drinking Water;  16.1.6 - Township of Puslinch Resolution re: Water Testing Services for Private Drinking Water.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2024-44 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 29th day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 8:00 P.M.