Regular Meeting

That the minutes of the September 21, 2022 meeting be adopted as circulated.

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

Whereas, the Township of South Stormont is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting the Township of South Stormont; And whereas, smoke alarms detect smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have just seconds to escape safely; And whereas, the Township of South Stormont residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond; And whereas, the Township first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and public fire safety education; And whereas, the Township residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; And whereas, the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Plan a Record-Breaking Escape,” effectively serves to remind us of the importance in planning and practicing a home fire escape plan and knowing two ways out in the case of an emergency. Now therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of South Stormont does hereby proclaim October 9 to 15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week, and urges all to “Plan a Record-Breaking Escape,” and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the South Stormont Fire & Rescue.

That Council receive the Community Risk Assessment as prepared by Dillon Consulting, dated July, 2022, as part of the Fire Master Plan.

That Council acknowledges and receives the Uncommitted Reserve Capacity Analysis Report, dated September 7, 2022 prepared by EVB Engineering for information and reference purposes.

That By-law No. 2022-075, being a by-law to exempt certain lands from part lot control, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 12th day of October, 2022.

That Council, as provided in Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 move into a closed meeting at 5:51 PM to address a matter pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; Specifically: Waterfront Development.

That Council rise from the closed meeting at 6:20 PM and report.

That the Confidential Report, concerning Waterfront Development be received for information.

That By-law No. 2022-076 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 12th day of October, 2022.

That Council adjourn this meeting at 6:21 PM and return to the call of the chair.