Council

Page 2 of 12 June 5, 2024 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for June 05, 2024 meeting, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the draft Zoning By-law amendment for the Peacock and McCormick property, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the draft Zoning By-law Amendment for the Hafeez property, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the draft Zoning By-law Amendment for the Singh property, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the shoreline road allowance sale for the Graham property, as presented and hereby directs the Mayor and Clerk to sign all necessary documents pertaining to the sale. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the 2023 Audit Report from Baker Tilley; and FURTHER, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the letter of Acknowledgement. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Minutes of the May 01st and 13th, 2024 meetings, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence presented for information purposes. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the City of St. Catharines as outlined in their letter dated April 23, 2024, in regard to petitioning the provincial government to implement provincial regulations to restrict the possession, breeding, and use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals and license zoos in order to guarantee the fair and consistent application of policy throughout Ontario for the safety of Ontario’s citizens and the non-native (“exotic”) wild animal population. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the County of Hastings as outlined in their letter dated April 17, 2024 in regard to calling on the Ontario and Federal Government to implement sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities; AND THAT small rural municipalities are not overlooked and disregarded on future applications for funding; AND THAT both the Federal and Ontario Governments begin by acknowledging that there is an insurmountable debt facing small rural municipalities; AND THAT both the Federal and Ontario Governments immediately commission a Working Group that includes a member of the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, to develop a plan on how to deal with the impending debt dilemma. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit as outlined in their letter dated April 19, 2024, in regard to supporting the efforts of the Health Unit to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus in our area; AND THAT the Township of Faraday gives permission to the Health Unit to carry out larviciding activities to prevent and/or control West Nile Virus in our area, if deemed necessary. -

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of Huron Shores as outlined in their letter dated April 12, 2024, in regard to calling upon the Premier to promptly resume the assessment cycle to ensure the stability and predictability of property taxes while the Government conducts its review of the property assessment and taxation system, or Page 6 of 12 June 5, 2024 Council respond with an alternative method for every municipality in Ontario to achieve fair taxation. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from Loyalist Township dated April 24, 2024, in regard to encouraging action on the part of the Provincial Government to urgently: a) create a "Municipal Accessibility Fund" for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings. Such a fund could be modeled after the Canada Community-Building Fund or the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund on a per household basis; b) to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review immediate crisis recommendations. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the Multi-Municipal Energy Working group as outlined in their letter dated May 01, 2024, as follows: WHEREAS the Independent Electrical System Operator (the IESO) has proposed to move forward with three RFPs where new wind turbine projects can receive a contract from the IESO; AND WHEREAS people living near existing wind turbines report considerable impact on their lives due to noise and other emissions from the wind turbines; AND WHEREAS there are gaps in the enforcement of key terms of the Renewable Energy Approvals governing existing projects relative to noise standards and resolution of complaints; AND WHEREAS municipal approval is required to locate one of these projects in the Township of Faraday; Page 7 of 12 June 5, 2024 Council AND THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council does not support the establishment of any new wind turbine projects within the municipality; and THAT the IESO be directed to advise potential applicants of this resolution. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Archipelago as outlined in their Resolution 24-082 dated April 19, 2024, in regard to requesting that the Province reconsider and ultimately decide against the proposed phasing-out of free private drinking water testing services. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the accounts for May, 2024, as presented. -

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

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Energy Conservation & Demand Management Plan - 2024 Revision, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk Report, as presented and hereby agrees to the recommendation to be made to the Human Resources Policy as follows: i. Workplace Violence and Harassment be its own separate policy ii. Update Reeve to Mayor iii. Update duties, titles & responsibilities in several areas of the Health & Safety Policy iv. Update inspection report to accurately reflect Faraday Townships buildings & components. -

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Roads Superintendent Report for May, as presented; AND FURTHER that Council declare the 2016 Dodge truck as surplus and direct Staff to advertise for the sale of the same, with a minimum bid set at $10,000.00. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday direct the Clerk and Road Superintendent to prepare a Report to Council in regard to possibly using the $100,000.00 Reserve in the 2024 budget for operating costs for the Roads Department. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the quote received for RFQ 05-2024 for the supply and installation of agricultural fencing from Lennox Fence Inc. for the price of $45.00/metre for fencing and $600.00 for each gate. -

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 Building Department Report, as presented; AND FURTHER that Council discuss the matter of hiring a By-law Enforcement Officer in the closed meeting pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 30-2024, being a by-law to authorize the permanent closing of: Parts of the Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 10, Concession 8 Parts 1 – 10 inclusive, Plan 21R-26316 Township of Faraday, County of Hastings, to declare surplus to the Municipality’s needs the foregoing portions of Shore Road Allowance; and to authorize the sale of the foregoing portions of Shore Road Allowance In accordance with sections 34 and 268 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25, be passed this 05th day of June, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. Page 10 of 12 June 5, 2024 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 31-2024, being a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 21-2012, as amended, be passed this 05th day of June, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 32-2024, being a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 21-2012, as amended, with proposed changes for the lands described as Part of Lot 25 and 26, Concession 1 and 2, be passed this 05th day of June, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 33-2024, being a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 21-2012, as amended, with proposed changes for the lands described as Part of Lot 28, Concession A, be passed this 05th day of June, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 34-2024, being a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 21-2012, as amended, with proposed changes for the lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 12, Lots 7 & 8 of Registrar's Compiled Plan 2324, be passed this 05th day of June, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 35-2024, being a by-law to provide for the adoption of the levy, provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for the 2024 year, be passed this 05th day of June, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. Page 11 of 12 June 5, 2024 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a closed meeting to review the closed meeting minutes of May 01, 2024 and under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act: personal information about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and under Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations - Staff related items. -

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

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 36-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 05, 2024 meeting, be passed this 05th day of June, 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 adjourn at 12:20 p.m. to meet again on August 07, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -