Regular Meeting

That Council proudly awards South Stormont Student Bursaries to, Alexandra Belmonte, Alex Dionne and Ian McCosham; Further, that letters of appreciation be extended to all applicants recognizing their achievements offering best wishes in future endeavours.

That the minutes of the June 14, 2023 meeting be adopted as circulated.

That Council of the Township of South Stormont supports the Municipality of North Perth and multiple other Ontario municipalities calling on the Province of Ontario to cover the costs of installing school bus stop arm cameras on all school buses, prior to the start of the 2023-2024 school year; and further, That a copy of this resolution of support be forwarded to the Premier, Minister of Education, MPP Nolan Quinn, AMO, and all municipalities in Ontario.

Whereas in 2010 an International 7400 Eastway tanker was put into service at Station No. 3 (Newington); And whereas to ensure fire response is not jeopardized, it is necessary to address on-going problems with the tank portion of the vehicle; Now therefore be it resolved that Council instructs staff to proceed with replacing the existing body and tank at an approximate cost of $221,408, and further that the cost be covered from working capital reserves.

Whereas the South Stormont Minor Hockey Association and the South Stormont Mustangs Hockey Club have requested the opportunity to create and sell advertising space at the Long Sault Arena; Now therefore be it resolved that Council approves the creation of ten (10) 4’ x 8’ wall advertising spaces and further authorizes the South Stormont Minor Hockey Association and the South Stormont Mustangs Hockey Club to sell the spaces to support future fundraising opportunities, and furthermore, that the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to finalize the necessary agreements.

That Council accepts the Green House Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study report for the Long Sault Arena as presented by Next Energy Development Group Inc.

That Council accepts the Final Assessment Report for the Expression of Interest issued for the Raisin River Heritage Centre, prepared by TCI Management Consultants, and further, directs staff to research and prepare tender documents for the future demolition of the facility.

That Council authorize the purchase of one used tandem plow truck in addition to the existing plow truck (or like plow truck) on loan from SDG Counties for a total anticipated cost of $200,000; And further, as the purchase was not part of the 2023 budget, funds be taken from working capital reserves.

That By-law No. 2023-048, being a by-law to adopt a Council Compensation and Expense Policy, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 28th day of June, 2023.

That Council instruct staff to proceed with procedures outlined in the Disposal/ Sale of Land Policy as it relates to the proposed transfer of a section of land along Mille Roches Road; And further, that Council concurs with the following; That the property described as a One Foot Reserve on Mille Roches Road on Plan 52M-41 being Reserve Block 13, PIN 60222-0590, approximately 0.003 acres in size, be declared surplus; And, furthermore; That By-law No. 2023-053, being a by-law to authorize the transfer of land, described as Reserve Block 13 on 52M-41, Mille Roches Road, Long Sault, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 28th day of June, 2023.

That Council fully supports the establishment of the Manager – Environmental Services and Manager – Transportation Services positions; And further, that By-law No. 2023-054, being a by-law to appoint a Director of Public Works be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 28th day of June, 2023.

That By-law No. 2023-055 to repeal By-law No. 2023-044 be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 28th day of June, 2023. And further, that By-law No. 2023-056, being a by-law to impose Special Annual Drainage Rates under the Tile Drainage Act, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 28th day of June, 2023.

That By-law No. 2023-057, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2011-100, be read and passed in open Council, signed, and sealed this 28th day of June 2023.

That Council, as provided in Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 move into a closed meeting at 7:09 PM to address a matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; specifically, property and labour relations or employee negotiations and personal matters about an identifiable individual; specifically, union negotiations and employees.

That Council move out of this closed meeting at 8:07 PM.

Whereas senior staff and South Stormont CUPE representatives have reached a tentative 3-year collective agreement; Now therefore be it resolved that Council approve the proposed budget elements, estimated at $14,500 and further, instruct staff to prepare the necessary documents in this regard.

That By-law No. 2023-058 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 28th day of June, 2023.

That Council adjourn this meeting at 8:08 PM and return to the call of the chair.