Council

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the April 01, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -

Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the Council meetings of March 04 and 12, 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 Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the County of Prince Edward dated March 13th, 2026 pertaining to Resolution Number 2026-111, Sustainable Police Services Funding, requesting that the Province provide financial assistance to municipalities to offset all additional costs directly and demonstrably incurred as a result of compliance with the Act and not general increases to police budgets; and THAT Council urges the Province of Ontario to expeditiously review and reform its current police grant programs to ensure a more equitable distribution of funding to municipalities, so that communities with changing populations and expanding service demands receive fair and sustainable provincial support. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Whitby dated March 13th, 2026 pertaining to Resolution Number 41-26, Request for a Comprehensive Review of the Provincial- Municipal Fiscal Framework, in regard to: 1. Calling upon the Province of Ontario to work collaboratively with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) to undertake a comprehensive Social and Economic Prosperity Review to modernize and realign the provincial–municipal fiscal framework, ensuring that municipal revenues are aligned with the actual costs of today’s service delivery and growth; 2. Requesting that this review specifically address the $4 billion annual gap where municipal property taxes are currently used to fund provincial responsibilities, including social housing, health, and transit, and further evaluate: • the $1.5 billion annual municipal burden created by the provincial download of social housing costs; • the requirement for municipalities to fund 10% of provincial hospital capital projects; and, • the opportunity to allocate a portion of provincial Land Transfer Tax and HST revenues generated by housing activity to municipal infrastructure supporting growth. 3. Urging the Province to establish a predictable, housing linked revenue stream for municipalities that reflects the economic, social, and infrastructure demands associated with growth, including addressing the financial impact

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Perry dated February 18th, 2026 pertaining to Resolution Number 2026-078 in regard to calling upon the Government of Canada to maintain and protect reduced-rate postal distribution for library materials through legislation. -

Page 4 of 7 April 1, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Cobourg pertaining to correspondence from C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy, regarding Elbows Up for Climate Action. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for March, 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 CAO/Clerk- Treasurer Report pertaining to Financial Disclosure Requirements for Ontario Regulation 284/09, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk's Report, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the draft Retention, Labourer, and Landfill Site Attendant By-laws, as presented, and directs Staff to bring these by-laws to the May 06, 2026 meeting for formal adoption. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Operations Report, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the purchase of a new tandem truck, with funds to come from Equipment, Capital and Working Reserves; AND THAT Council directs Staff to follow through with the Canoe Program process. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Fire Chief Report, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve of Arthur Knight joining the fire department as a volunteer fire fighter. -

The CAO/Clerk-Treasurer provided a brief update regarding CBO/By-law Enforcement Services. The following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accepts the CBO/By-law Enforcement Report, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 26-2026, being a by-law to provide for the adoption of the levy and to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2026, be passed this 01st day of April, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 28-2026, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law 21- 2012, as amended, with proposed changes for the lands described as Part of Lot 21, Concession 10; Part of Lot 21, Concession 11; and Lots 22, 23, and 24, Concession 11 (Faraday), to include the addition of items to Subsection 3 of Section 4.13 entitled “EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL (MX) ZONE” immediately after item 4.13.3.3, being 4.13.3.4 Special Extractive Industrial - holding (MX-4-h) Zone, as set out therein, be passed this 01st day of April, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 29-2026, being a by-law to authorize the Deputy Mayor and Clerk to sign a Payment Agreement between the Township and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, be passed this 01st day of April, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 30-2026, being a by-law to impose fees or charges on any class of persons, for services or activities provided or done on behalf of them, be passed this 01st day of April, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 31-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 01, 2026 meeting, be passed this 01st day of April, 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 10:45 a.m. to meet again on May 06, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -