Council

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the November 06, 2024 meeting, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the North Hastings Public Library Report, as presented. -

Mary Kavanagh attended to speak with council regarding the Hastings North Tourism Services and to request $500.00 in funding from the Township for the 2025 year. Mary had provided a presentation for council to review prior to the meeting. Mary spoke to the presentation. Council members were given an opportunity to ask questions. With no further items to be discussed, the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Hastings North Tourism Services Report, as presented; AND FURTHER that Council defer the request for funding to the 2025 budget discussions. Page 3 of 9 November 6, 2024 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of October 02 and 17, 2024, as circulated. -

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 Good Roads Board of Directors President as outlined in the letter dated October 09, 2024 in regard to requesting that the Government of Ontario take action to implement and adequately fund the rural road safety program that Good Roads has committed to lead to allow Ontario's rural municipalities to make the critical investments needed to reduce the high number of people being killed and seriously injured on Ontario's rural roads. -

Page 4 of 9 November 6, 2024 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the 2024 Operating Budget of the Bancroft OPP Detachment Board. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the City of Temiskaming Shores as outlined in Resolution No. 2024-332 from the September 17, 2024 Council meeting in regard to requesting the Government of Ontario reverse their decision to allow alcohol to be sold in more locations and that the Government implement the recommendations as stated in the Resolution. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Cobourg as outlined in the letter dated October 04, 2024 in regard to supporting the BC Government's approach to providing secure, involuntary care for individuals with severe mental health and addictions challenges, as a compassionate and necessary intervention for those unable to seek help on their own and urging the Province of Ontario to implement similar measures to ensure that individuals with severe mental health and addictions issues in Ontario have access to secure, involuntary care when necessary. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Wasaga Beach in regard to wishing to dispute the 2025 OPP Annual Billing Statement and requesting that the 2025 OPP Annual Billing Statement be reduced to an approximate five percent (5%) increase that is more manageable and in line with historical trends and that any increase above five percent (5%) be absorbed by the province as the additional costs are directly the result of collective bargaining that was within the control of the OPP and should have been known to be financially unsustainable for the municipalities that now need to pay the bill. -

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

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 agree to transfer any surplus money from the budget in 2024, into capital reserve for future use. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday authorize the Clerk and Road Superintendent 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; The Municipal Office including the Building Department will be closed from December 20, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. and will re-open on December 30, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. with the office closing at 4:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024 and reopening on January 06, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.; the Roads Department will be closed during the same timeframe as the Municipal Office but will reopen at 6:30 a.m., however should it storm the Road’s Department will be working; the Landfill site will be open its regular hours. Page 6 of 9 November 6, 2024 Council -

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. -

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 2025 meeting to January 08, 2025. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves, in principle, the Shoreline Sale Application received from Amanda D'Angelo for the shoreline property lying in front of their property at Part Lot 32 and 33, Concession 8, RCP 2311 along Paudash Lake; and that Council directs Staff to send all necessary documentation to the municipal solicitor to commence the process for the sale of the Shoreline Application. -

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 the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Building Department Report, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 52-2024, being a By-law to adopt a Human Resources Policy, be passed this 06th day of November, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 53-2024, being a By-law to adopt a Health and Safety Policy, be passed ths 06th day of November, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 54-2024, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Application to Change the Name of the Owner of part of PIN 40043- 0377 for part of the road allowance between the Township of Herschel, now The Corporation of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands and The Corporation of the Township of Faraday, being PART 2, PLAN 21R-26752, from the Public Authority Having Jurisdiction to The Corporation of the Township of Faraday, be passed this 06th day of November, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 55-2024, being a By-law to adopt policies and procedures for the disposition of road allowances within the Township, be passed this 06th day of November, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 56-2024, being a By-law dedicating certain lands as common and Public Highway and authorizing the execution of a Transfer for Parts of Lot 4, RCP 2303 and Part Lot 4, Concession 8, being PARTS 1, 4 & 5, PLAN 21R- 26832, Township of Faraday, be passed this 06th day of November, 2024, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal attached hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a closed meeting: 1. To approve the closed meeting minutes of October 02, 2024; 2. Under Section 239(2)(b and (d) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations: Staff negotiations. 3. Under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act regarding a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. Page 9 of 9 November 6, 2024 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 57-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the October 02, 2024 meeting , be passed this 06th day of November, 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 12:23 p.m. to meet again on December 04, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -