Regular Meeting

That the minutes of the April 24, 2024 meeting be adopted as circulated.

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

Whereas elections rules need to be clear, supporting candidates and voters in their electoral participation and election administrators in running elections; And Whereas legislation needs to strike the right balance between providing clear rules and frameworks to ensure the integrity of the electoral process; And Whereas the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA) will be 30 years old by the next municipal and school board elections in 2026; And Whereas to keep public trust and improve safeguards the Act should be reviewed considering the ever-changing landscape which impacts elections administration including privacy, the threats of foreign interference, increased spread of mis/disinformation and the increased use of technologies like artificial intelligence and use of digital identities; And Whereas the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) reviewed the Act and has provided several recommendations including modernizing the legislation, harmonizing rules, and streamlining and simplifying administration. Now therefore be it resolved that the Township of South Stormont calls for the Province to update the MEA with priority amendments as outlined by AMCTO before Summer 2025 and commence work to review and re-write the MEA with longer- term recommendations ahead of the 2030 elections; And be it further resolved that this resolution will be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Pub

That Council of the Township of South Stormont supports Prince Edward County calling on the Province of Ontario to support the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire apparatus due to insurance requirements (Fire Underwriters Survey).

That Council awards RFQ No. 12-2024 for the construction of accessible ramps and porches at the Lost Villages Museum to CMG INNOVATION LTD in the amount of $111,230 having met all tender specifications, furthermore that the Council authorizes the reallocation of $26,230 from the 2024 Operating Budget for the Lost Villages Museum, towards this capital project.

That Council supports Plan of Subdivision Application No. 01-SS- S-2024, based on the conditions of approval described in Appendix A of the Action Request dated May 8, 2024, and further, that these conditions be forwarded to the United Counties of SDG and the applicant, representing the Township’s formal comments on the proposal.

That Council approves the following asphalt projects under the SDG Counties Hot Mix Skin Patching Tender awarded to Cornwall Gravel Co. Ltd. in the amount of $619,195.00, excluding applicable taxes:  Dafoe Road,  North Lunenburg Road West,  Rombough Road, and  Windfall Road

That By-law No. 2024-032 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 8th day of May, 2024.

That Council adjourn this meeting at 6:08 PM and return to the call of the chair.