Council

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the January 14, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the report received from Alan Woodcox and Mary Kavanagh on behalf of Hastings North Tourism, as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council directs Staff to send a letter of support for funding for Hastings North Tourism to the County of Hastings; AND FURTHER, that Council defers the request for funding to the 2026 budget discussions. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the Council meetings of December 03 and 17, 2025 and January 06, 2026, as circulated. -

Page 3 of 7 January 14, 2026 Council 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 AMO with regard to concerns with governance changes and Bill 68 as it pertains to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) as outlined in AMO's Municipal Resource Kit and Fact Sheet. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the City of Brantford as outlined in the letter dated November 28, 2025, requesting the Premier of Ontario to consider directing all publicly funded school boards in Ontario to schedule a Professional Activity (P.A.) Day on the date of the municipal election in each election year; and that this direction be made in consultation with the Ministry of Education, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and school board associations, to ensure consistency across the province. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accepts the correspondence received from the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA) regarding the letter dated November 26, 2025 as it relates to the CVCA 2026 budget and the estimated municipal levy for Faraday Township in the amount of $55,062.18. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the correspondence received from the Municipality of Magnetawan as outlined in Resolution Number 25-333 dated December 10, 2025 with regard to urging the Province of Ontario to revise its grant funding criteria to recognize and accept alternative servicing methods as eligible infrastructure, and to ensure that rural and northern municipalities are not excluded from support. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the correspondence received from the Township of Nairm and Hyman as outlined in Resolution Number 2025-14-241 dated December 08, 2025 with regard to support request for nation-building improvements to Highway 11 and 17 and urging the Government of Ontario to introduce additional financial, regulatory, and policy-based supports to ensure that Ontario's steel, forestry, and lumber sectors remaining competitive, resilient, and able to withstand ongoing international trade pressures; and to call on the Province to work directly with industry stakeholders, including municipalities and major employers, to create programs and investments that will help protect jobs, maintain production capacity, and support long-term industry growth in Northern Ontario. -

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accepts the Clerk Report regarding the Building Inspection Services Board and that Council directs the Clerk to investigate this further with other municipalities. -

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

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accepts the Fire Chief Report, as presented. -

Page 6 of 7 January 14, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 02-2026, being a by-law to establish user fees, be passed this 14th day of January, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporation seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 03-2026, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign an amendment to the Agreement entered into between the Township and Circular Materials Ontario, be passed this 14th day of January, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporation seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 04-2026, being a by-law to appoint individuals for the 2026 year term of council, be passed this 14th day of January, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporation seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a closed meeting pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001: 1. Under Section 239(2)(d): labour relations or employee negotiations - employee negotiations; 2. Under Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; 3. Under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 4. Approve closed meeting minutes of December 03, 2025 and January 06, 2026. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular Page 7 of 7 January 14, 2026 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 05-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 14, 2026 meeting, be passed this 14th day of January, 2026, 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 12:12 p.m. to meet again on February 04, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -