The Faraday Record

Council

February 5, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Murray Bowers, Bill Green, Marg Nicholson, John O'Donnell

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (22 motions)

22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the February 05, 2025 meeting, as circulated, and that Council agree to extend the time frame for the delegation with Jason Budd to speak with council, if required. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Report and draft Subdivision Agreement received from Jason Budd, as amended, and further that Staff be directed to complete the agreement for signatures. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the Council meetings of January 07 and 08, 2025 as circulated. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence presented for information purposes. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the severance application for Brennan Bierworth as outlined in the County of Hastings Preliminary Report dated January 02, 2025 for the property located at Part of Lot 12, Concession B, and further that Council recommends the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. The severed lands to be rezoned from Rural (RU) zone to Waterfront Residential (WR) zone and the retained lands to be rezoned from Rural (RU) zone to a more appropriate zone, such as Rural Residential (RR) zone. 3. A cheque in the amount of $400.00 under Section 51 of the Planning Act, 1990 be made payable to the Township of Faraday and lodged with the Land Division Office prior to the endorsing of the deed for the severed lot. 4. All taxes and municipal fees, if any, to have been paid prior to the endorsing of the deed. 5. Any further conditions as deemed necessary by the County of Hastings. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Faraday Council support the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority draft 2025 budget, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for January, 2025, as presented. Page 4 of 7 February 5, 2025 Council -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Clerk Report, as presented; that Council approve the draft Notice Policy and Frivolous and Vexatious Policy and directs the Clerk to bring these back for formal adoption at the March meeting; and that Council agree to extend the Building Services Agreement with the Township of Tudor and Cashel until such time as a new Agreement can be signed. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the Remuneration and Expenses Report for information purposes. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday provide direction to the Clerk regarding the two (2) different sets of the rows of stones as it pertains to the boundaries set out in the draft survey. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday provide direction to the Deputy Clerk regarding the possible implementation of a fee for temporary waste site passes and what they should include. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Operations Superintendent Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Fire Chief Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Building Department Report, as presented. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Library Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 6-2025, being a by-law to adopt a Procurement Policy, be passed this 05th day of February, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 7-2025, being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Faraday and property owners, be passed this 05th day of February, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
Page 6 of 7 February 5, 2025 Council BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 8-2025, being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Faraday and The Bank of Nova Scotia, be passed this 05th day of February, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a closed meeting to: 1. Approve the closed meeting minutes of December 04, 2024 and January 07, 2025. 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: Wage negotiations. 3. Under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act - litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Building and Road related matters. 4. Under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act regarding a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 9-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 05, 2025 meeting, be passed this 05th day of February, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adjourn at 11:55 a.m. to meet again on March 05, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried

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