The Faraday Record

Council

February 4, 2026

Who was there

Present (2): Bill Green, John O'Donnell

Absent (2): Murray Bowers, Marg Nicholson

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 (25 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the February 04, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of January 14, 2026 as circulated. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence presented for information purposes. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agree, in principle, to the installation of two (2) permanent turtle crossing signs within the Township on the condition that the location of the signs is approved by the Acting Operations Superintendent. -
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 Municipality of Centre Hastings -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for January, 2026, 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 CAO/Clerk Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Treasurer 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 Deputy Clerk Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Operations 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 Fire Chief Report, as presented. Page 4 of 7 February 4, 2026 Council -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Library Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 06-2026, being a By-law to authorize the borrowing of monies to meet the expenditures of the Township throughout the 2026 fiscal year, be passed this 04th day of February 2026, 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 07-2026, being a By-law to provide for the 2026 Interim Tax Levy and late payment charges, be passed this 04th day of February 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 08-2026, being a By-law to authorize the permanent closing of part of the Road Allowance adjacent to Part Lot 11, Concession 12, Part Lot 5, RCP 2324, Township of Faraday, County of Hastings (2807023 Ont. Inc. – 29423 Hwy 28) and to declare surplus, to the Municipality’s needs, the foregoing portion of Road Allowance and to authorize the sale of the foregoing portion of Road Allowance in accordance with Sections 34 and 268 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25, be passed this 04th day of February 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
Page 5 of 7 February 4, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 09-2025, being a by-law to authorize the permanent closing of part of the Shore Road Allowance in front of Part Lot 32, Concession 8, Part Lot 33, Concession 8, Lot 19, RCP 2311, described as PARTS 1 & 2, PLAN 21R- 27100, Township of Faraday, County of Hastings (D’Angelo. – 27447 Hwy 28) and to declare surplus, to the Municipality’s needs, the foregoing portion of Shore Road Allowance and to authorize the sale of the foregoing portion of Shore Road Allowance in accordance with Sections 34 and 268 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25, be passed this 04th day of February 2026, 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 10-2025, being a by-law to authorize the Deputy Clerk to execute the Agreement entered into between this Municipality and Neuvote Systems Inc., be passed this 04th day of February 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 11-2025, being a by-law to authorize the permanent closing of Part of the Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 11 Concession B, described as PART 1, PLAN 21R-27115, Township of Faraday, County of Hastings (Lentz – 73 Trout Lake Rd) and to declare surplus, to the Municipality’s needs, the foregoing portion of Shore Road Allowance and to authorize the sale of the foregoing portion of Shore Road Allowance in accordance with Sections 34 and 268 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25, be passed this 04th day of February 2026, 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 12-2025, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement entered into between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshall, effective as of the date signed by all parties, be passed this 04th day of February 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 13-2026, being a by-law to adopt Council Remuneration and Expenses for the 2026-year, be passed this 04th day of February, 2026, 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 14-2026, being a by-law to adopt a Tangible Asset Policy, be passed this 04th day of February, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 15-2025, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement entered into between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by Hon. Minister of Transportation (the "Province"), effective the 30th day of January, 2026, be passed this 04th day of February 2026, 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 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 - update; 2. Under Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - update; 3. To approve the closed meeting minutes of January 14, 2026. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. Page 7 of 7 February 4, 2026 Council -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 16-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 04, 2026 meeting, be passed this 04th day of February 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried

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