Council

Page 2 of 11 August 6, 2025 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the August 06, 2025 meeting, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a Public meeting to discuss a rezoning application and a road name change. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday comes out of the Public Meeting, resuming regular meeting of Council. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves the rezoning of the Bierworth property (B130/24) in Part Lot 12, Concession B from the “Rural (RU)” Page 3 of 11 August 6, 2025 Council Zone to the “Waterfront Residential (WR)” Zone to provide for consistent zoning with the resultant benefitting parcel, municipally known as 416C Trout Lake Road; in addition, a portion of the severed lot (B130/24) is to be rezoned from the ”Rural (RU)” Zone to the “Environmental Protection (EP)” Zone to recognize an existing watercourse; and further, to rezone the retained lot (B130/24) from the “Rural (RU)” Zone to the “Rural Residential (RR)” Zone as the lot no longer meets the minimum lot area requirements of the Rural (RU) Zone. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the road name change from Joy Bible Camp Road to Irish Road. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 04, 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 support the correspondence received from Chris Houston dated June 15, 2025 regarding the need for a homeless shelter in Bancroft. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Severance application for Samuel and Lynn Worthington at 29481 Highway 28 South, being Part Lots 10-11, Concession A, with the following conditions: 1. The severed and retained lands be rezoned as required by the County of Hastings. 2. 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. 3. All taxes and municipal fees, if any, to be paid prior to the endorsing of the deed. 4. Any further conditions as deemed necessary by the County of Hastings. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association from its meeting held on May 23, 2025 in regard to calling upon the Ontario government to provide free access to information so that Councils can be effective in their role in our democratic system; AND FURTHER, that if requested by a municipality, Municipal Affairs and/or the Ombudsman's Office and/or the Integrity Commissioner provide sufficient particulars of each investigation to permit the municipality to fully understand and address the subject matter of each investigation. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of Tweed in regard to requesting that the province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21:Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling product from all sources. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Clerk to sign the document. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the correspondence received from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury dated June 17, 2025 in regard to formally calling on the Government of Canada and all federal parties to increase the eligibility threshold for the Income Replacement Benefit (IRB) program from $20,000 to no less than $40,000 annually for a single-person household; and FURTHER that Council urges Veterans Affairs Canada to review all income support programs with the intent to modernize eligibility criteria in line with the current cost of living across Canada. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the correspondence from the Township of Wollaston dated June 12, 2025 in regard to exploring the status of amalgamation discussions with neighbouring municipalities. Page 6 of 11 August 6, 2025 Council -

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has imposed "Strong Mayor Powers" on municipalities without broad consultation or consent; AND WHEREAS over 120 municipalities have passed resolutions opposing these powers and requested their removal, some as early as 2023; AND WHEREAS strong mayor powers concentrate authority in one office, undermining democratic governance, council collaboration, and transparency; AND WHEREAS municipalities are most effective through shared leadership and local decision-making; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday opposes the imposition of strong mayor powers and requests immediate removal from the list of designated municipalities; AND FURTHER that this resolution be sent to:  The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario — [email protected]  The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing — [email protected]  The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) — [email protected]  The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) — [email protected]  Paula Banks - [email protected] -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan regarding their motion R191-2025 dated July 14, 2025 condemning Bill C-2, section 77.5, as an unacceptable overreach that criminalizes lawful cash transactions and undermines the use of Canadians' right to legal tender and demanding the federal government withdraw this amendment and engage in meaningful consultation with municipalities, business, and charities to develop target anti-crime policies that do not penalize legitimate cash transactions. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receives the correspondence from the North Hastings Non-Profit Housing Corporation as outlined in Page 7 of 11 August 6, 2025 Council the letter dated June 19, 2025 and hereby defers a request for funding support to the 2026 budget and pending receipt of further financial information and a business plan to support this project. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday defer the request made on behalf of the Bancroft & District Minor Hockey to 2026 budget discussions. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for June and July, 2025, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Clerk Report, as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council amend the motion from the June 04, 2025 meeting with regard to the Kwan Severance to allow for the reduction of the parkland fee from $1,200.00 to $400.00. -

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

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 Operations Superintendent Report, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve CJJ Aggregates as the successful bidder for RFQ 05-2025 Winter Sand -

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 CBO/By-law Enforcement Officer Report, as presented. -

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

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 35-2025, being a by-law to change the name of the road from Joy Bible Camp Road to Irish Road, be passed this 06th day of August, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 36-2025, being a by-law to approve The Commissioner Of Oaths & For Taking Affidavits Policy, be passed this 06th day of August, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 37-2025, being a by-law to set User Fees, be passed this 06th day of August, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 38-2025, being a by-law to approve a Code of Conduct for Building Officials, be passed this 06th day of August, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 39-2025, being a by-law to approve the rezoning of the Bierworth property (B130/24) in Part Lot 12, Concession B from the “Rural (RU)” Zone to the “Waterfront Residential (WR)” Zone; to approve rezoning of a portion of the severed lot (B130/24) from the ”Rural (RU)” Zone to the “Environmental Protection (EP)” Zone; and further, to rezone the retained lot (B130/24) from the “Rural (RU)” Zone to the “Rural Residential (RR)” Zone, be passed this 06th day of August, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. Page 10 of 11 August 6, 2025 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 40-2025, being a by-law to adopt a Strategic Asset Management Policy under Ontario Regulation 588/17, be passed this 06th day of August, 2025, 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 go into a closed meeting: 1. To approve the closed meeting minutes of June 04, 2025; 2. Under Section 239(2)(f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 – advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: WSIB matters. 3. Under Section 239(2)(k) 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. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 41-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the August 06, 2025 meeting, be passed this 06th day of August, 2025, 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 12:05 p.m. to meet again on September 03, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -