Council

Page 2 of 8 March 6, 2024 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Agenda, as circulated, and as amended to include the addition of an email from MPP Ric Bresee's office regarding a Mobile Medical Clinic and support for the same. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday direct Staff to send a letter of support to MPP Ric Bresee to advocate for a Mobile Medical Clinic, not including financial. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the Council meeting of February 07, 2024, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday appoint Nancy Clements to the Library Board. Page 3 of 8 March 6, 2024 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the following correspondence for information purposes: i. CABHC Patch ii. Councillor O'Donnell Report iii. Municipal Dog Pound Minutes, Rules and Standard Operating Procedures iv. Little Blue Cabins v. North Hastings Public Library Minutes vi. Recreation Committee Minutes -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the City of Brantford in regard to CN Rail and requesting that the Federal Government enact necessary and legislative and regulatory provisions.as outlined in their letter dated February 2, 2024. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file Resolution 2024-31 received from the Township of Calvin in regard to urging and encouraging the Federal Government to commit additional funds for cost share of provincial firefighting and to consider the development of a national strategy of firefighting. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the City of Sarnia dated January 19, 2024 in regard to writing to the Federal Government and strongly urging them to cancel the carbon tax which is financially hurting our citizens at a time when affordability concerns are at an all-time high to ease the financial and inflationary pressure on our Citizens. -

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. AND FURTHER 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 1000777044 Ontario Ltd. subject to the following condition: 1. Proof of the transfer of PIN 40065-0213 to 1000888055 Ontario Ltd. is provided prior to the transfer of the road allowance. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Perry in regard to requesting the Province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling products from all sources. Page 5 of 8 March 6, 2024 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the accounts for February, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Clerk Report, as presented. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday direct Staff to apply for Senior's Grant funding. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday direct the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to sign the Audit Planning Report. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve that the Commercial and Industrial Vacant Unit Rebate Program be eliminated for vacancies in 2024 and all future taxation years. AND THAT Council approve the draft By-law, as presented, and further directs the Clerk to bring it back to the April meeting for formal adoption. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve BluMetric as the successful bidder for municipal engineering services for a four (4) year term. Page 6 of 8 March 6, 2024 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the 2023 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Report for information purposes. -

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 accept the Fire Chief Report, as presented. BE IT RESOLVED that Council allows the Fire Chief to join in on the Proposal submitted by Hastings Highlands, to save costs. -

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 approves the draft User Fees By-law and directs Staff to bring it to the April meeting for adoption by Council. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 12-2024, being a by-law authorizing an Agreement with The Corporation of the County of Hastings for IT services, be passed this 06th day of March, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 13-2024, being a by-law authorizing a Collective Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793,be passed this 06th day of March, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law No. 14-2024, being a By-law to delegate authority to enter into extension agreements, be passed this 06th day of March, 2024, 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 to review the closed meeting minutes of February 07, 2024 and under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act: labor relations or employee negotiations to discuss the CBO Contract. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting portion of the meeting and resume regular business. Page 8 of 8 March 6, 2024 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 15-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council for March 06th, 2024, be passed this 06th day of March, 2024, 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 adjourned at 12:12 p.m. to meet again on April 03, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -