The Faraday Record

Council

May 7, 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 (30 motions)

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

Page 2 of 9 May 7, 2025 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the May 07, 2025 meeting, as circulated. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the presentation received from Mary Kavanagh. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Faraday accept the report received from Justin Harrow, Director of Planning and Development, County of Hastings regarding the SPARC (Streamlined Planning Approach & Resource Centralization) Program Implementation; AND THAT Council directs Staff to work with County Planning and move forward with the SPARC Program. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the Council meeting of April 07, 2025 as circulated. Page 3 of 9 May 7, 2025 Council -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence presented for information purposes. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the severance application for Robert Harwood as outlined in the County of Hastings Preliminary Report dated April 03, 2025 for the property located at Part of Lot 10, Concession 10, 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 be rezoned from Rural (RU) zone to Limited Service Residential (LSR) zone to provide for consistent zoning with the resultant benefitting parcel. The retained lands to be rezoned from Rural (RU) zone to a more appropriate zone, such as Waterfront Residential (WR) 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 be paid prior to the endorsing of the deed. 5. Any further conditions as deemed necessary by the County of Hastings. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the severance applications as follows: 1. B125/24 and B128/24 in the name of Toy Kwan as outlined in the County of Hastings Preliminary Report dated March 18, 2025 for the property located at Part of Lot 3, Concession 10; 2. B126/24 and B127/24 in the name of Donna Kwan as outlined in the County of Hastings Preliminary Report dated March 18, 2025 for the property located at Part of Lot 3, Concession 10; 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. Properties to be rezoned as required by the County of Hastings. 3. A cheque in the amount of $1,200.00 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 deeds for the severed lots. 4. All taxes and municipal fees, if any, to be paid prior to the endorsing of the deed. 5. Any further conditions as deemed necessary by the County of Hastings. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
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 3, 2025, in regard to supporting the efforts of the Health Unit to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus in our area; AND FURTHER 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. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of St. Charles, the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan and the County of Renfrew in regard to child welfare funding, as per the attached correspondence. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Tillsonburg pursuant to Resolution 2025-125 adopted at their April 14, 2025 meeting as it pertains to the Strong Mayors Act -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for April, 2025, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Clerk Report, as presented; AND THAT Council directs the Clerk to forward the names of Wicklow Way and Darby Road to the County for consideration of the change of the name of Joy Bible Camp Road. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves, in principle, the Shoreline Sale Application received from Andrew & Brittany Canonico for the shoreline property lying in front of their property at Lot 29, Concession A, PLAN 2116 along Bentley 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. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk 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 Operations Superintendent Report, as presented. AND FURTHER THAT Council declare the Sweepster Hydraulic Broom including Brushes as Surplus. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd. as the successful bidder for RFQ 02-2025 Grading and Hot Mix Paving. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Faraday approve Freymond Lumber as the successful bidder for RFQ 03-2025 Supply and Delivery of Approximately 3,500 Tonne of 5/8" Quarried M Gravel. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Faraday approve Freymond Lumber as the successful bidder for RFQ 04-2025 Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,000 Tonne of Granular B Type 2 Quarried Gravel. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Fire Chief Report, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief and agree to the appointment of Clarissa Graham as a Volunteer Fire Fighter. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CBO/By-law Enforcement Officer Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Green, 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 Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 24-2025, being a by-law to amend the Building Permit Fees, be passed this 07th day of May, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 25-2025, being a by-law to establish User Fees, be passed this 07th day of May, 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 By-law 26-2025, being a by-law to appoint an Integrity Commissioner, be passed this 07th day of May, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 27-2025, being a By-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshall and The Corporation of the Township of Faraday, be passed this 07th day of May 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 28-2025, being a By-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Township of Faraday and the Township of Carlow/Mayo, be passed this 07th day of May 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a closed meeting: 1. To approve the closed meeting minutes of April 07, 2025; Page 9 of 9 May 7, 2025 Council 2. Under Section 239(2)(e) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001: litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Lyman Road and Waste Management Board/Landfill Site. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 29-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 07, 2025 meeting, be passed this 07th day of May, 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 June 04, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried

The town’s own record

Read the minutes this page was read from →

Where this page and that document disagree, the document is right and this record is wrong. Say so and it will be corrected.