Regular Meeting

That the minutes of the April 13, 2022 meeting be adopted as circulated.

Whereas Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996; And Whereas Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies: make a plan, build a kit, stay informed; And Whereas the safety of our community is the responsibility of each of us, and by taking an active role in your community, you are helping to build a culture of preparedness in Canada. Therefore be it resolved that Council hereby declares the week of May 1 – 7, 2022 as Emergency Preparedness Week in the Township of South Stormont.

That Council approves the award for the Lefebvre Road Bridge as jointly tendered with the SDG Counties Black Creek Bridge Rehabilitation project to UrbanLink Civil Ltd. for $379,010.00, and further, authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the necessary documents to complete the transaction.

That Council direct staff to finalize the purchase of a replacement Cargo Trailer and Rental Furniture (tables and chairs) up to an amount of $16,840.00 (excluding HST) using funds from the Recreation Equipment Reserve.

That Resolution No. 073/2022 be repealed; and further, that Council directs staff to act as the lead applicant in the submission of grant applications to both the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative and the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program for the purpose of receiving the maximum amount of funding to complete the feasibility study and capital expenditures of a potential roof replacement with addition of a renewable energy solar panel system at the Long Sault Arena, and furthermore, that the Township secure the services of Next Energy Development Group as the technical consultants for these applications at a maximum cost of $70,000.00 (excluding HST), in addition to professional fees that may include engineering and/or legal, and permits (i.e. Ontario Hydro) to a maximum cost during the GICB application phase of $37,000.00 (excluding HST).

That Council direct staff to proceed with an application to the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative that supports local governments in retrofitting public buildings to improve energy performance, lower operating and maintenance costs, and transition to cleaner energy solutions over time. Specifically, the Township of South Stormont application is for the Green House Gas (GHG) Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study and all associated expenditures.

That By-law No. 2022-030, being a by-law to establish advance vote and reduced hours of voting in retirement homes for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 27th day of April 2022.

That By-Law No. 2022-032, being a by-law to authorize a Contribution Agreement with the Federal Government of Canada for 2022 capital projects, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed the 27th day of April 2022

That Council, as provided in Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 move into a closed meeting at 6:17 PM to address a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege: Specifically: SDG Official Plan / Ontario Land Tribunal File

That Council move out of this closed meeting at 6:45 PM.

That Council receive the recommendations concerning SD&G Official Plan Appeals and further; That Council authorizes the Director of Planning and Building and legal counsel, to implement the recommendations contained in the confidential in-camera report dated April 27, 2022;

That By-law No. 2022-031 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 27th day of April, 2022.

That Council adjourn this meeting at 6:48 PM and return to the call of the chair.