Council

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday adopts the agenda for the September 12, 2023 meeting of Council, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the Regular Councll meeting of July 5, 2023 as circulated. Page 2 of 9 September 12, 2023 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday accept the request from Algonquins of Ontario and hereby directs Staff to add them to our list of agencies for planning consent matters. -

WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Wawa passed a resolution at their meeting on June 20, 2023 regarding OHIP coverage for opioids for chronic pain patients; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Municipality of Wawa and requests that the Government of Ontario maintain OHIP coverage for chronic pain treatments and continue to provide much-needed care for the people of Ontario. -

WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Petrolia passed a resolution at their June 26, 2023 meeting regarding the need for an increase of licensed child care spaces; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Town of Petrolia and requests the Province of Ontario amend regulations to increase the number of permitted before and after school childcare spaces; increase the current wages for early childhood educators be increased; and provide more capital based funding sources for the construction of new center-based facilities. -

WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent passed a resolution at their meeting on June 26, 2023 regarding the need for updates to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the resolution of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and request that the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services review the MFIPPA and consider the recommendations set out by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. -

WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Fort Erie passed a resolution at their meeting on July 24, 2023 regarding controls on AirBnB, VRBO and other platforms which affect municipal rentals; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Town of Fort Erie and request that the Province of Ontario work with municipalities to address situations in which long-term housing stock has been

WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of St. Charles passed a resolution at their meeting on June 21, 2023 regarding the need for affordable housing and support for people at risk of homelessness; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Municipality of St. Charles and requests that the Federal Government provide additional funding for Ontario to help deal with the shortage of safe and affordable housing and build safer and healthier communities for all residents. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agree in principle to express an interest in joining the BISB and direct Staff to send a formal letter to the BISB requesting financial information in regards to joining the BISB. -

WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of St. Charles passed a resolution at their meeting on May 17, 2023 regarding Bill 5- Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act; Page 5 of 9 September 12, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Municipality of St. Charles and Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act. -

WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Emo passed a resolution at their meeting on June 14, 2023 regarding the classification of the Black Ash Tree as "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Township of Emo and urges the Provincial Government to: rescind the Ontario Black Ash Recovery Strategy, at least as it concerns the Rainy River District and Northwestern Ontario; Seek further understanding of the health of the Black Ash in the Rainy River District and Northwestern Ontario; and complete a provincial study regarding socio-economic impact on this part of Northwestern Ontario in consultation with stakeholders before any policies are passed and enacted upon. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve Severance B72/23 in the name of Carl Tinney for a LOT ADDITION with the following conditions: 1. That the retained lot be rezoned from RU (Rural) and EP (Environmental Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) save and except those areas identified as EP (Environmental Protection) 2. Confirmation from applicant's solicitor that the severed and benefitting lands will merge on title. 3. That a cheque in the amount of $400.00 under Section 51 of the Planning Act, 1990, be made payable to the Township of Faraday and lodged with the Land Division Office prior to the endorsing of the deeds for the severed lot. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday grant permission to Tammy and Arran Browne to open a portion of the Road Allowance between Concession 8 and Concession 9 to gain access to their property at Part Lot 18 Page 6 of 9 September 12, 2023 Council Concession 9, in the Township of Faraday, County of Hastings with the following conditions: 1. That any work on the Road Allowance be done entirely without any participation from the Township, being it understood and agreed that the Township is not involved with the construction or opening of any such Road Allowance; 2. That applicant agrees to enter into an agreement in writing to indemnify and save harmless the Township of any/all matters of action, causes of action, claims or demands of every nature and kind if any arise for any reason whatsoever and without limiting the generality of the foregoing including as a result of any personal injury and/or property damage; 3. The applicant must acknowledge in writing that the Township assumes no liability, responsibility or obligation whatsoever to construct and/or maintain and/or repair the road allowance; 4. All expenses pertaining to road construction, legal fees, surveyor, etc. are to be paid by the applicant. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve in principle the application by 2807023 Ontario Inc. for the stop up, close, and purchase of a portion of the unopened road allowance between Lot 11, Concession A & 12, Township of Faraday, County of Hastings, with the following conditions: 1. That all expenses by paid by the owner(s) as set out in application guidelines of By-law 19-2020; 2. Fee of $4.00 per foot, a minimum of $1,000.00 be paid to the Township of Faraday due to no property being given in lieu; 3. That all fees (administration, application, etc.) be paid as set out in By-law 19- 2020. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Memorandum of Understanding submitted by Crowe Valley Conservation Authority and hereby directs Staff to prepare a By-law for the next meeting to allow the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement. -

Page 7 of 9 September 12, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Accounts for July and August, as circulated and reviewed. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Clerk Report pertaining to Asset Retirement Obligations, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accepts the quotation of $11.00/tonne from CJJ Aggregates Inc. for the supply and delivery of approximately 2,500 tonne of winter sand. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday approve the CBO Report pertaining to the By-law Enforcement Services Board (BESB) and hereby directs Staff to inform the BESB of the Township's interest to join the Board and to determine the process required for joining the BESB. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday accept the following reports, as presented: Clerk, Roads Superintendent, Fire Chief and CBO/By-law Enforcement Officer. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday will close the next portion of the meeting to the public under Section 239(2)(b) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them and to approve minutes of the May 3, June 23 and July 5, 2023. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday will rise from the closed portion of the meeting and resume regular business. -

25-2023 Being a by-law authorizing execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Faraday and the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines. -

26-2023 Being a by-law to appoint an Acting Clerk-Treasurer for the Township of Faraday. -

27-2023 Being a by-law for the use of the unopened boundary road allowance between the Township of Faraday, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Applicant, Lenna Minnie located at Part Lot 32, Concession 6 in the Township of Faraday, County of Hastings. -

28-2023 Being a by-law to adopt a Human Resources Policy for the Corporation of the Township of Faraday. -

29-2023 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on September 12, 2023. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adjourn to meet again on September 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Municipal Office or at the call of the MAYOR. -