Council

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Agenda, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the presentation from Gwen Coish on behalf of Bancroft Community Transit and further that Council defer the request for support for public transit in North Hastings to the 2024 budget discussions. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agrees to to stop up, close, declare surplus to the Municipality's needs and to sell: Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 11, Concession 15 Part 1, Plan 2lR—2656O Township of Faraday, County of Hastings. -

Page 3 of 10 December 6, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 01, 2023 as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from CABHC. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the County of Hastings in regard to the Summary Report Service Delivery Workshop and the Streamlined Planning Approach and Resource Centralization (SPARC) information. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves the severance application for Linda McCormick and Robert Peacock as outlined in the County of Hastings Preliminary Report dated November 09, 2023 and further that Council recommends the following conditions: 1. The proposed severed lands be rezoned to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone; 2. The retained lands be rezoned to Rural Exception No. X (RU-X) Zone to recognize the two (2) outbuildings that are not associated with a primary structure. 3. The applicant convey lands for the purpose of road widening to the Township across the frontage of the proposed severed and retained lands, as necessary. 4. The applicant obtain a safe site entrance to the proposed severed lands. 5. Any further conditions as deemed necessary by the County of Hastings. -

Page 4 of 10 December 6, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the draft Recreation Committee Minutes, as circulated. AND FURTHER, THAT Council of the Township of Faraday approves the funding request made by the Recreation Committee which shall include: 1. $1,000.00 to book 'The Charlie Bird Band' for a St. Patrick’s Day party. 2. Approximately $199.00 to $250.00 for a wireless/Bluetooth speaker that includes a stand, microphone, etc) 3. Funding to cover the cost of three (3) to four (4) tent shelters for next year’s Halloween event. 4. $400.00 to book an animal attraction for the 'Family Fun Day' in February;. pending receipt of a budget. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the draft Municipal Dog Pound Minutes, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the correspondence received from the Town of Aurora from the October 24, 2023 council meeting in regard to requesting the Government of Ontario re-evaluate its 'formula' on how many cannabis stores are permissible within the boundaries of a municipality and in regard to revisiting the retail Cannabis formula guiding the number of cannabis retail stores permissible in a municipality. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the correspondence received from the Municipality of Wawa in regard to calling upon the Government of Canada to support Bill C-310 and enact amendments to the Income Tax Act in order to increase the amount of the tax credits for volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services from $3,000.00 to $10,000.00. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the correspondence received from the Town of Huntsville in regard to the Township of Lake of Bays Motion #8(a)/04/12/22 requesting that Transport Canada amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 by adding the following to the Act:  All vessel greywater be discharged into a holding tank and disposed of as per Provincial regulations for new vessels; and  All floating accommodations are required to confirm to all Provincial and municipal regulations and by-laws AND FURTHER THAT Council requests that Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF) amend Ontario Regulation 161/17 to include the following:  Post signs to restrict floating accommodation/camping on the water in southern Ontario and that a permit from the NDMNRF is required and a permit will not be granted without the consent of the local municipality  Camping is reduced from 21 days to 7 days  Not permit any camping on the water within 300 m of a developed lot or within a narrow water body of 150 m; and  Should a municipality have more restrictive by-laws related to camping, these by- laws would apply. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday discuss the request from Julie Edwards, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agree, in principle, to sell that portion of the land where the house is located on the road allowance at Part Lot 11, Concession B, pending a search of title to confirm ownership by the Township and pending an up-to-date survey to be completed by Julie Edwards, with all legal costs incurred by the Township to be paid by Julie Edwards. -

Page 6 of 10 December 6, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the correspondence received from the Town of Bancroft dated November 22, 2023 in regard to requesting the Province of Ontario work with relevant agencies to design an affordable and accessible plan to support those living with diabetes in Ontario. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agree to the transfer of the road allowance identified as Parts 2, 3 and 4 on Plan 21R-26423 to T. Rocco and Sons Trucking Ltd. subject to the following condition: 1. Proof of the transfer of PIN 40065-0213 to T. Rocco and Sons Trucking Ltd. is provided prior to the transfer of the road allowance. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday defer a decision for the quotes for an LED sign until such time that alternative funding opportunities can be explored. -

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Clerk's Report, as presented; AND FURTHER that Council agree to advertise for a community member to be appointed to the Library Board; AND FURTHER that Council approve the Schedule of dates for the 2024 council meetings. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday discuss and consider the Clerk Report regarding BluMetric suggestions, as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council approve the additional costs for the toxicity test at Derry Lake and for BluMetric's response to the MECP ground water review. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday direct Staff to prepare a Request for Proposal/Quote for municipal consultants for environmental services. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agree, in principle, to join the Building Inspection Services Board (BISB) and By-law Enforcement Services Board (BESB) pending a review and acceptance of a formal agreement by Council with the BISB and BESB. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Blue Box Transition Opt-In/Opt-Out Report, as presented, and approve 'opting-in' of continuing to provide recycling services which includes depot operations and contracts with hauling contractors to the recycling facility to allow for continuity of service during the producer responsibility transition phase and that Council hereby delegates authority to the Clerk or designate to negotiate the Master Service Agreement with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO). -

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 approve the Winter Maintenance Policy, as presented and hereby direct the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Policy. -

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 Community Risk Assessment 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 agree to extend the existing CBO contract with all terms and conditions to remain the same pending a formal agreement with the BISB and BESB. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of Faraday go into a closed meeting to approve the closed meeting minutes of November 01, 2023 and under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act: labour relations or employee negotiations. -

MOTION COMING OUT OF THE CLOSED MEETING: 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 By-law No.: 40-2023, being a By-law to appoint Bernice Crocker as Clerk-Treasurer of the Township of Faraday, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 41-2023, being a By-law to appoint Sheryl Switzer as Deputy Clerk, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 42-2023, being a By-law to appoint Sarah Jenkins as Treasurer, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 43-2023, being a By-law to authorize the permanent closing of part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 11, Concession 15, Part 1, Plan 21R-26560, to declare surplus to the Municipality’s needs the foregoing portion of Shore Road Allowance and to authorize the sale of the foregoing portion of Shore Road Allowance, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 44-2023, being a by-law to provide for the exemption from the Line Fence Act and to provide for the apportioning of costs of division fences, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 45-2023, being a By-law to adopt policies and procedures for the disposition of road allowances within the Corporation of the Township of Faraday, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 46-2023, being a By-law to govern the proceedings of Council, the conduct of its members, the calling of meetings and giving notice to and consulting with the public, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 47-2023, being a By-law to adopt an Asset Retirement Obligations Policy, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 48-2023, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Municipal Lighting Materials Service Agreement with Product Care Association of Canada, be passed this 06th day of December, 2023, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

Page 10 of 10 December 6, 2023 Council BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No.: 49-2023, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council for December 06th, 2023, be passed this 06th day of December, 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 at11:58 a.m. to meet again on January 09, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Municipal Council Chambers or at the call of the MAYOR. -