The Faraday Record

Council

October 4, 2023

Who was there

Present (3): Bill Green, Marg Nicholson, John O'Donnell

Absent (1): Murray Bowers

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Agenda, as circulated. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
Page 3 of 6 October 4, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the Council meetings of September 12th and 20th, 2023, as circulated. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the County of Hastings in regard to their letter dated August 15, 2023; AND FURTHER, that Council directs Staff to send a letter in support of Hastings County's request for action to the Minister of Health, the Hon. Sylvia Jones. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Township of Matachewan and requests that the Government of Ontario introduce legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agrees to provide permission to The Rally of the Tall Pines to run a competitive stage of the rally for use of approximately 1.5 km of road on the Old Hastings Road on November 25, 2023 on the conditions that: i. the The Rally Staff will maintain close contact with all property owners wherever they run a stage of the Rally; Page 4 of 6 October 4, 2023 Council ii. the Rally Staff will make at least two (2) contacts each year with all property owners for whom they have contact information; iii. the Rally Staff will, prior to the event, provide the Township with a copy of a Certificate of Insurance showing $5 million in liability insurance and listing the Township as an additional insured party. iv. the Rally Staff will be responsible for repairing any damage to the road or property. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Town of Bancroft in regard to calling on the County of Hastings to consider the needs of the Town of Bancroft and include the Town's community whenever they are considering programs relating to housing and homelessness anywhere in Hastings County with amendments to remove Little Blue Cabins and state that further options should be considered and a commitment to include the County of Hastings. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Accounts for September, as circulated and reviewed. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Clerk Report, as presented. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the quotation from Casey's Propane for the supply and deliver of bulk propane as laid out in Request for Quotation #A01-2023 -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the quotation from MacEwen Petroleum Inc. for the supply and delivery of dyed diesel and furnace oil as laid out in Request for Quotation #A02-2023. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED, that Council accept the Road Superintendent Report, as presented. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Fire Chief Report, as presented. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Chief Building Official/By-law Enforcement Officer Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday goes into a closed meeting to approve the closed meeting minutes of September 12, 2023 and under Section 239(2)(b of the Municipal Act: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Resignation of Deputy Clerk- Treasurer.. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed portion of the meeting and resume regular business. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
Page 6 of 6 October 4, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 31-2023, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Water Quality Impact Assessment and Guidelines Agreement with Marc Winter and Cheryl Winters, be passed this 04th day of October, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 32-2023, being a by-law to appoint individuals to have signing authority and authority to bind the Corporation, be passed this 04th day of October, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 34-2023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council for October 04, 2023, be passed this 04th day of October, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adjourn at 11:25 a.m. to meet again on November 01, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Municipal Office or at the call of the MAYOR. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried

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