Regular Meeting

That the minutes of the March 24, 2021 meeting be adopted as circulated.

That all items under the Consent Items section of the Agenda be received and filed for information purposes.

That Council receive and adopt the Community Strategic Plan, dated April 14, 2021; and Further that Administration be directed to amend staff recommendation processes and reporting templates by June 2021 to include requirements that identify how recommendations to Council align with the Community Strategic Plan; and Further that Administration be directed to develop a dashboard that outlines the Township’s efforts towards achieving the outcomes desired in the Community Strategic Plan and that the dashboard be available on the Township website by January 2022.

That Council of the Township of South Stormont supports the Township of Hudson in their request to have the Federal and Provincial Governments include apparatuses, training, equipment and structures for fire departments as eligible categories in any further infrastructure programs that ensure the safety of Canadians and dedicated firefighters.

Whereas Council provides municipal funds to registered charities and public and private organizations to support community- based programs, projects or events; Now therefore be it resolved that Council approves the following 2021 Municipal Grants:  Cornwall Township Historical Society - $300  South Stormont Chamber of Commerce - $1,500  Friendly Circle Seniors' Club - $1,500 Further, that remaining grant submissions be reviewed in conjunction with Covid-19 regulations and the probability of hosting community events takes place later in the year.

That Council approve the 2021 Excluded Expenses Report, dated March 31, 2021 as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09.

That Council allocate the added 2021 Gas Tax Funds, in the amount of $399,707 to the development of waterfront development based on recommendations in the Waterfront Development Plan.

That Council award RFQ No. 02-2021, Supply and Delivery of Granular Materials to Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd. for a total amount of $320,453.25 (applicable taxes excluded) and further, authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the necessary documents to complete the transaction.

That Council award RFQ No. 06-2021 Valade Road Bridge Rehabilitation to DW Building Restoration Services Inc. for the amount of $372,465 (applicable taxes excluded) and further, authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the necessary documents to complete the transaction.

That By-law No. 2021-030, being a by-law to adopt and levy the 2021 tax rates, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 14th day of April, 2021.

That By-law No. 2021-031, being a by-law to authorize a Fire Safety Grant Agreement, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 14th day of April, 2021.

That By-law No. 2021-032, being a by-law to regulate the care and control of animals, titled the Responsible Pet Ownership By- law, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 14th day of April, 2021.

That By-law No. 2021-033 being a by-law to regulate speed on Bayview Road, be read and passed in open council, signed and sealed this 14th day of April, 2021.

That By-law No. 2021-034 being a by-law to regulate traffic at the intersection of Bayview and Manning Road and at the intersection of Windermere Drive and Manning Road, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 14th day of April, 2021.

Whereas Eastern Ontario is dealing with a third wave of the Covid-19 virus, rising positive case numbers and increasing hospital pressure; And whereas Council and residents alike are gravely concerned about the lack of vaccine supply for residents in Eastern Ontario, the inconsistent messaging coming from the provincial government, and the dire situation faced by small businesses across the region; And whereas this situation is increasingly unacceptable. Now therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of South Stormont calls on the federal and provincial governments to do more to get an increased number of vaccines to our local health unit so they can continue to vaccinate and help the residents and businesses of Eastern Ontario; And further, that this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, Premier and our federal and provincial representatives demanding their support and action on behalf of the residents of Eastern Ontario.

That Council, as provided in Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 move into a closed meeting at 7:02 PM to address a matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations; Specifically: Employees and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; Specifically: Recreational Purposes.

That Council move out of this closed meeting at 8:11 PM.

That By-law No. 2021-035 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 14th day of April, 2021.

That Council adjourn this meeting at 8:12 PM and return to the call of the chair.