Council

Page 2 of 7 September 3, 2025 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the September 03, 2025 meeting, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 06, 2025 as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the City of Kingston regarding Resolution Number 2025- 269 from the August 12, 2025 meeting to call on the Provincial Government to: • investigate why some insurers are raising premiums on heritage designated properties or are denying insurance policies as a result of a heritage designation in contravention of provincial guidance; and • bring insurance regulators, insurance industry representatives and heritage professionals together to find solutions that enable the continued protection of heritage properties without unwarranted financial burden on homeowners; and • regulate the impact of heritage designation on insurance premiums through enforcement, education and new solutions. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the City of St. Catherines dated July 30, 2025 regarding the Elect Respect pledge and that Council commits to: • Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online, • Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, • Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, • Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, • Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and • Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Terrace Bay regarding Resolution Number 203-2025 from the August 11, 2025 meeting to formally oppose the mandatory firefighter certification requirements as currently outlined in O. Reg. 343/22. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of Tweed regarding Resolution Number 355 from the August 12, 2025 meeting to work together with other Ontario municipalities, Federal and Provincial Governments as well as manufacturing partners to form a working group to ensure that our waste disposal issues can be resolved quickly, efficiently and effectively with the use of incineration, more robust recycling programs, and sustainable practices. -

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

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

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 accept the Fire Chief Report, as presented; Page 5 of 7 September 3, 2025 Council AND FURTHER THAT Council accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief and agree to the appointment of Rachael Aldem as a Volunteer Fire Fighter. -

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 42-2025, being a by-law to approve the Automotive Materials Services Amending Agreement, be passed this 03rd day of September, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 43-2025, being a by-law to update the Community Risk Assessment for the 2025 year, be passed this 03rd day of September, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 44-2025, being a by-law to approve an Election Recount Policy for the 2026 municipal election, be passed this 03rd day of September, 2025, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. Page 6 of 7 September 3, 2025 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 45-2025, being a by-law to approve a Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, be passed this 03rd day of September, 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. 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 - update; 2. 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 46-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 03, 2025 meeting, be passed this 03rd day of September, 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 10:50 a.m. to meet again on October 01, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -