Council

Page 2 of 9 November 1, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Agenda, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 04, 2023 as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Town of Aurora opposing the Strong Mayor Powers provided to the Head of Council. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the resolution of the Town of Aurora in regard to declaring gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic.. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports Bill 21, Fixing Long Term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part), 2022. -

Page 3 of 9 November 1, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the resolution of the town of Midland in regard to requesting meaningful improvements to the current state of "catch and release' justice in the Ontario legal system. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of West Lincoln pertaining to challenges faced by small developers in Ontario communities in regard to recommending that the decision-making process for future planning applications be allowed to be guided by a balanced approach that takes into account market conditions, historical precedence, and resource conservation. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the Township of McKellar Resolution No.: 23-671 in regard to requesting the Provincial Government make an amendment to the Legislation Act, 2006 to include digital publications as an acceptable means of publication and notice requirements for Provincial Acts and Regulations. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday defer making a decision in regard to a Short Term Rental By-law until such time as further information has been received from Staff relating to the implementation of such a project, including Staff availability and municipal costs. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves the application from Jane Graham for the purchase of the shoreline road allowance fronting her property at Part Lot 10, Concession B, known as 71 Trout Lake Road. Page 4 of 9 November 1, 2023 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves the application from Norma Lentz for the purchase of the shoreline road allowance fronting her property at Part Lot 11., Concession B, known as 73 Trout Lake Road. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves the rezoning of 23 Jeffrey Lake Road, being Concession 12, Lot 1, being PART 3, PLAN 21R-11663 from "C" to "RR". -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Accounts for October, as circulated and reviewed. -

Page 5 of 9 November 1, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Clerk Report, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves the draft fence by-law, as presented, and hereby directs the Clerk to bring it back for formal adoption at the December council meeting. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agree to transfer any Surplus money from the budget in 2023, into capital reserve for future use. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday authorize the Clerk and Road Supt. to pay all accounts at the end of the year. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday authorize the following hours of operation during the Christmas and New Year holiday period; Office shall be closed from December 22, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. until January 02, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.; the Roads Department will be closed from December 22, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. until January 02, 2024 at 6:30 a.m., however should it storm the Road’s Department will be working; the Landfill site will be closed from 12:00 p.m. on December 24, 2023 until 10:00 a.m. on December 29, 2023 and closed from 12:00 p.m. on December 31, 2023 until 10:00 a.m. on January 5, 2024. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday authorize staff to place an ad in the local paper with the office hours; Road’s Department hours and the Landfill site hours during the Christmas and New Years holiday period. Page 6 of 9 November 1, 2023 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agree to give all employees $150.00 for a Christmas Bonus. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday change the date for the January 2024 meeting to January 09, 2024. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Road Superintendent Report, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday declare the 2012, 2500 Dodge Ram 4x4 Single Cab Truck with Boss Snow Plow – Power V-XT 8’2” surplus. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the bid from Clair Lalone for $6,000 for the purchase of the surplus vehicle. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that staff are directed to contact the successful bidder. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Fire Chief 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 the Council of the Township of Faraday goes into a closed meeting to approve the closed meeting minutes of October 04, 2023 and under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - CBO Contract Renewal and Deputy Clerk/interviews/Staff Retirement and item regarding Community Facility dedication. -

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

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday agrees to dedicating the name of the Community Centre to "Carl Tinney Community Centre", in honour of the many years of service Carl provided to the Township. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 33-2023, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority, be passed this 01st day of November, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 35-2023, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Municipal & First Nations Automotive Materials Services Amending Agreement between the Township and Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc., be passed this 01st day of November, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

Page 8 of 9 November 1, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 36-2023, being a By-law to approve a job description for the position of Deputy Clerk, be passed this 01st day of November, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 37-2023, being a By-law to approve a job description for the position of Deputy Treasurer, be passed this 01st day of November, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 38-2023, being a By-law to amend By-law No.: 21- 2012, as amended, by changing the zone categories from C to RR in accordance with Schedule '1' attached, be passed this 01st day of November, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No. 39-2023, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council for November 01st, 2023, be passed this 01st day of November, 2023, 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 adjourn at 11:31 a.m. to meet again on December 06, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Community Centre or at the call of the MAYOR. -