Regular Meeting

That the minutes of the January 10, 2024 meeting be adopted as circulated.

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

Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; And whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; And whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; And whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; And whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; And whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; And whereas property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; And whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; And whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration. Now therefore be it resolved that the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario.

That Council approve the 2024-2025 Municipal Insurance Program Renewal proposal from JLT, with a premium total of $402,314 and the cyber insurance policy premium of $9,050, plus applicable policy fees and provincial tax.

That Council award RFP No. 21-2023 for professional services to create a 10-year, Long-Term Financial Plan to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd being the best proposal meeting the specifications, for a total cost of $59,440 excluding HST.

Whereas the 2023 Fire Master Plan recommended the adoption of a new Mission Statement for South Stormont Fire and Rescue; And whereas Council concurs with this recommendation. Now therefore be it resolved that Council adopts the following new Mission Statement for South Stormont Fire and Rescue: “South Stormont Fire and Rescue is committed to providing a safe, professional and passionate team that strives to protect the lives, property and environment of our community.”

That Council provide a Resolution of Support for the proposed Freedom Mobile Inc. Antenna facility located at 15284 Eamon Road, to fulfill the Industry Canada Default Protocol requirement of receiving Municipal approval.

That Council acknowledge receipt of the 2022 Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Management Review including the following documents: a. DWQMS Management Review Procedure; b. DWQMS Management Review Checklist, identifying aspects of the systems with status updates and action items, if required, for each; c. DWQMS Operations Plan Manual; d. Certificate of accreditation as a result of a successful third- party audit conducted by SAI Global And further, that Council accept and endorse the Operational Plan Manual.

That By-law No. 2024-005 being a by-law to regulate traffic at the intersection of Sunnyview Avenue and Mack Street be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 24th day of January, 2024.

That By-law No. 2024-006, being a by-law to establish and require payment of general fees and charges by various departments, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 24th day of January 2024.

That By-law No. 2024-007 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2021-099, to Establish and Regulate a Fire Department, be read and passed in open council, signed, and sealed this 24th day of January 2024.

That By-law No. 2024-008, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Chief / Training Officer, be read and passed in open Council, signed, and sealed this 24th day of January 2024.

That By-law No. 2024-010, being a by-law to authorize the sale of Part 2 on 52R-7179 to Kamal Verma, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 24th day of January 2024.

That Council, as provided in Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 move into a closed meeting at 6:04 PM to address a matter pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; specifically: potential sale of land.

That Council rise from the closed meeting at 6:18 PM and report.

That the recommendations contained in the Confidential Report concerning the potential sale of land be adopted.

That By-law No. 2024-009 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed this 24th day of January, 2024.

That Council adjourn this meeting at 6:19 PM and return to the call of the chair.