Council

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the March 04, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the report received from Janette Loveys Smith, as presented; AND FURTHER that Council directs the CAO/Clerk to work with Janette Loveys Smith to investigate the possibility of Faraday Township being removed from the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 04, 2026, 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 approve the severance application for Gary and Linda Coplen as outlined in the County of Hastings Preliminary Report dated January 06, 2026 for the property located at Part of Lot 4, Concession 8, 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 to be rezoned to a more appropriate zone, as suggested by the County of Hastings. 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 have been paid prior to the endorsing of the deed. 5. 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 County of Prince Edward with regard to its resolution 2026-32 pertaining to Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025 and strongly urges the provincial government to support this and every measure to protect our farmland, to aggressively prevent further losses and to ensure the future of agriculture in Ontario for future generations. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday agree to the appointment of George Offshack as a representative for the municipalities within the Page 4 of 8 March 4, 2026 Council Crowe Valley Source Protection Area on the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of Highlands East with regard to its motion 2026-63 and hereby calls on the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to remove the GST/HST from all new homes purchased as primary residences in Ontario. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Highlands East dated February 13, 2026 with regard to an encroachment on the municipal unopened road allowance between Highlands East and Faraday; AND THAT Council agrees to: 1. Permit the applicant to enter into an encroachment agreement to utilize the municipal land. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of Magnetewan pertaining to its motion 2026-20, with regard to calling upon the Government of Canada, including Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (IESD), to strengthen affordability requirements tied to federal broadband funding and universal access programs. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the Town of Parry Sound pertaining to its letter dated February 09, 2026 with regard to calling on the Province of Ontario to provide municipalities with the necessary funding tools, legislative support, and implementation guidance to advance school bus stop-arm camera systems and complementary child- safety initiatives across Ontario. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for February, 2026, 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's, as presented. -

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

1. RFQ 01 - Heavy Equipment Operator: WHEREAS the Township of Faraday requested quotations for heavy equipment services including excavators, dump trucks, and water trucks; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday direct staff to contact services for availability starting at the lowest quotation, thereafter moving up the list for availability. 2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the following other quotes received: a. RFQ 02 - Single Surface Treatment: From Greenwood Paving at the price of $6.45/m² plus H.S.T.; b. RFQ 03 - Grading and Hot Mix: From Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd. at the price of $127.00/tonne, plus H.S.T.; c. RFQ 04 - Supply and Delivery of Quarried M Gravel: From Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd. at the price of $22.45/tonne, plus H.S.T.; d. RFQ 05 - Supply and Delivery of Granular B Type 2: From Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd. at the price of $22.45/tonne, plus H.S.T.; e. RFQ 06 - Winter Sand - From CJJ Aggregated at the price of $11.95/tonne plus H.S.T. -

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 Library Report, as presented. -

Page 7 of 8 March 4, 2026 Council BE IT RESOVED that By-law 17-2026, being a by-law to authorize the Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement, between the Township and the Union, be passed this 04th day of March, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 18-2026, being a by-law to authorize delegated authority during the "Lame Duck Period" of Council during the 2026 municipal election, be passed this 04th day of March 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 19-2026, being a by-law to appoint Martin Cox as a By- law Enforcement Officer, Chief Building Official and Property Standards Officer for the Township of Faraday, be passed this 04th day of March 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 20-2026, being a by-law to establish and adopt the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy for the Township of Faraday, be passed this 04th day of March, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 21-2026, being a by-law to establish and adopt an Election Accessibility Plan, be passed this 04th day of March, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 22-2026, being a by-law to manage and regulate election signs and election campaign advertisements including third party advertising within the Township of Faraday, be passed this 04th day of March, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 23-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 04, 2026 meeting, be passed this 04th day of March, 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 10:54 a.m. to meet again on March 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -