Council

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the March 05, 2025 meeting, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Report from Chris Carrier of Fire Marque and provide direction to the Clerk to approve or not approve the execution of an Agreement with Fire Marque. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Report from Monica Sears, Community Outreach Coordinator, CARE North Hastings and provide direction, if required, to the Clerk. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Report from Marc Gibson, Bancroft Minor Hockey, and provide direction, if required, to the Clerk. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the Council meeting of February 05 and 25, 2025 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 endorse Melissa St. Pierre, Executive Director of Maggie’s Resource Centre of North Hastings to replace Kimberly McMunn as a member of Bancroft OPP Detachment Board. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus dated February 10, 2025 in regard to supporting the Canadian and Ontario governments on the measures they have put in-place in response to the proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and ask that they take any and all measures to protect the interests of Ontario in any upcoming trade negotiations, and ensure municipalities are part of the coordinated Team Canada approach; And that the Canadian and Ontario governments remove any impediments to municipalities preferring Canadian companies and services for capital projects and other supplies; And that the Canadian and Ontario governments take action to remove trade barriers between provinces as a response to U.S. tariffs and support Canadian businesses; Page 5 of 8 March 5, 2025 Council And that the Canadian and Ontario governments remove all legislative barriers that impact the ability to buy local, and indemnify municipalities should there be challenges to buying Canadian; And that the Canadian and Ontario governments continue to invest in infrastructure to provide stability, jobs, and support our communities’ social and economic prosperity over the long-term. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for February, 2025, 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 accept the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer Report regarding the Request for Quotation for winter maintenance and that direction be provided to approve the quote received from Basil Cox or further direction be provided with regard to winter maintenance services. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk Report, as presented; and further that Council approve the draft by-law allowing alternative voting methods and further delegating authority to the Clerk or designate to enter into agreements as part of the joint RFP to select a vendor for alternative voting Page 6 of 8 March 5, 2025 Council methods and that the Clerk be directed to prepare the by-law for the next meeting for adoption by council. -

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

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 11-2025, being a by-law to adopt a Frivolous and Vexatious Policy, be passed this 05th day of March, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 12-2025, being a by-law to adopt a Public Notice Policy, be passed this 05th day of March, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 13-2025, being a by-law to adopt Council Remuneration and Expenses for the 2025-year, be passed this 05th day of March, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 14-2025, being a by-law to appoint Scott Richardson as the By-law Enforcement Officer, Chief Building Official and Property Standards Officer for the Township of Faraday, be passed this 05th day of March, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 15-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 05, 2025 meeting, be passed this 05th day of March, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -

Page 8 of 8 March 5, 2025 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adjourn at 11:38 a.m. to meet again on April 02, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -