Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 02, 2026 as circulated. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the City of Hamilton, as outlined in the letter dated September 24, 2026, urging the Province of Ontario to immediately implement a deposit-return program to manage non-alcoholic beverage containers. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supportthe correspondence received from the Municipality of South Huron, as outlined in the letter dated September 25, 2026, regarding 2027 OPP policing costs as follow: 1. Acknowledges the Province of Ontario's action to limit the 2027 OPP municipal policing cost increase to no more than 11%; 2. Expresses concern that an increase of up to
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk's Report, as presented. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Treasurer's Report, as presented. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CBO/By-law Enforcement Officer Report, as presented. -
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 54-2026, being a by-law to delegate Tax Appeal Applications to the Assessment Review Board, be passed this 07th day of October, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday comes out of the Public Meeting, resuming regular meeting of Council. -
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence presented for information purposes. -
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus in regard to Resolution 26-06 which states: "That the EOWC Board of Directors defer any decision or meeting related to ALTO or a Confidential Information Sharing Agreement until after October 26, 2026 municipal elections; and That ALTO and the Government of Canada
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the recommendation from the Deputy Clerk that authority for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes for the reasons (d.1) due to sickness or extreme poverty be delegated to the Assessment Review Board; AND FURTHER that a by-law be brought back to the October 07, 2026 council meeting for adoption. -
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CBO/By-law Enforcement Officer Report, as presented. -
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BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 52-2026, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an agreement with The Corporation of the Township of Tudor and Cashel and The Corporation of the Township of Wollaston under the terms and conditions set out in said Agreement, be passed this 02nd day of September, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
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BE IT RESOLVED that Council rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. Page 8 of 8 September 2, 2026 Council -
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 03, 2026 as circulated. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the City of Mississauga with regard to writing to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Page 5 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the local Members of Provincial Parliament requesting a provincial review of bench
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Whitby as follows: 1. That the Government of Ontario be requested to review the role and mandate of the Ontario Land Tribunal to ensure greater respect for municipal planning decisions that are supported by evidence, public consultation, and approved planning policies; 2. That the Provin
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Treasurer's Report, as presented. -
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 44-2026, being a by-law to establish a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee and appoint the following members: Carla Haigh, Andrew Payeur, and Tom Veaudry, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 49-2026, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with The Corporation of the Township of Tudor and Cashel and The Corporation of the Township of Wollaston under the terms and conditions set out in said agreement, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday: 1. Direct funds to be taken from municipal reserves to cover costs related to technical and allocation evidence, if required, with regard to the Waste Management Board arbitration; and 2. Confirm that Bill Mackey has been hired on a full-time, permanent basis, as the Operations Lead Hand based on terms discussed in the closed meeting. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve of the rezoning of property located at 2353 Bay Lake Road, known legally as Part Lot 52, Concession WHR, Township of Faraday, County of Hastings, from Rural (RU) zone to Commercial Exception 17-Holding (C-17-h) zone. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the City of Richmond Hill requesting the Regional Municipality of York consider exploring innovative models of housing and support for adults with developmental disabilities, including the potential for an “Integrated Living and Participation Model”; and That such consideration includes opportunitie
Page 6 of 8 June 3, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 37-2026, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 21-2012 for the lands described as Part Lot 52, Concession WHR, Township of Faraday, from Rural (RU) zone to Commercial Exception 17-Holding (C-17-h) zone, be passed this 03rd day of June, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 39-2026, being a by-law to appoint Allen Musclow as the Animal Control Officer and By-law Enforcement Officer, be passed this 03rd day of June, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a closed meeting pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001: 1. Under Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Updates; 2. Under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communication
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 42-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 03, 2026 meeting, be passed this 03rd day of June, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the 2025 Audit Report/Financial Statements from Baker Tilly; and FURTHER, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Management Report. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence presented for information purposes. -
Page 3 of 8 May 6, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday repeal the motion adopted at its February 04, 2026 meeting as follows: "Moved by: Councillor O'Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Green BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of Centre Hastings." -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipal Engineers Association dated March 29, 2026 with regard to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and its ongoing efforts to maintain and modernize the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) as it relates to significant concerns regarding both the process and substan
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk's Report, as presented; and FURTHER that Council approve the transfer of the additional funds from the 2025 reserves necessary for the upgraded sign, radios, booster and repeater for the Fire Department. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Operations Report, as presented; and FURTHER that the sweeper equipment be declared surplus and sold by the Township. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Library Report, as presented. -
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 35-2026, being a By-law approving a job description for the position of Landfill Site Attendant be passed this 06th day of May, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves the hiring of the following individuals: 1. Jaden Krieger, Roads Department, temporary position until the end of August, 2026. 2. Darren Sararas, Roads Department, on-call, casual position. 3. Jeffrey Maxwell, Landfill Site, temporary position with partial funds being provided through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Perry dated February 18th, 2026 pertaining to Resolution Number 2026-078 in regard to calling upon the Government of Canada to maintain and protect reduced-rate postal distribution for library materials through legislation. -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer Report pertaining to Financial Disclosure Requirements for Ontario Regulation 284/09, as presented. -
The CAO/Clerk-Treasurer provided a brief update regarding CBO/By-law Enforcement Services. The following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accepts the CBO/By-law Enforcement Report, as presented. -
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 26-2026, being a by-law to provide for the adoption of the levy and to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2026, be passed this 01st day of April, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -