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 May 06, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive the 2025 Audit Report/Financial Statements from Baker Tilly; and FURTHER, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Management Report. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 01, 2026 as circulated. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor Bowers
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
Page 3 of 8 May 6, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday repeal the motion adopted at its February 04, 2026 meeting as follows: "Moved by: Councillor O'Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Green 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 support Resolution 0060-2026 adopted by the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting on April 1, 2026 with regard to requesting the Province of Ontario to pause any legislative or regulatory changes that would reduce or eliminate elected trustees until a transparent, province-wide consultation with municipalities, school boards, trustees, parents, students, educators and other education stakeholders is completed -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipal Engineers Association dated March 29, 2026 with regard to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and its ongoing efforts to maintain and modernize the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) as it relates to significant concerns regarding both the process and substance of the proposed harmonization of standards, including the lack of meaningful engagement with MEA and other municipal stakeholders, and the absence of a clear, shared understanding of the issues driving these proposed changes. These concerns are material and must be addressed if the changes are to be successfully implemented, broadly adopted, and supported over the long term. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
Page 4 of 8 May 6, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support Resolution No. 167-26 dated April 14, 2026 from the Municipality of Shuniah with regard to requesting a steadfast provincial partner to extend and enhance OCIF beyond 2026, ensuring infrastructure resilience, fiscal sustainability and equitable access for all small and rural municipalities. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from Paul Sullivan with regard to calling upon the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Finance to direct the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to promptly resume the regular property assessment cycle. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for April, 2026, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CAO/Clerk- 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's Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk's Report, as presented; and FURTHER that Council approve the transfer of the additional funds from the 2025 reserves necessary for the upgraded sign, radios, booster and repeater for the Fire Department. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Treasurer's Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Operations Report, as presented; and FURTHER that the sweeper equipment be declared surplus and sold by the Township. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Bowers
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 32-2026, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement with Graphite Bible Camp, be passed this 06th day of May, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 33-2026, being a By-law to provide a schedule for the retention of documents/records and the retention of electronic documents pertaining to any/all municipal business of the Township of Faraday be passed this 06th day of May, 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 34-2026, being a By-law approving a job description for the position of Labourer be passed this 06th day of May, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 35-2026, being a By-law approving a job description for the position of Landfill Site Attendant be passed this 06th day of May, 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 plus CBO/Bylaw Officer discussion; 2. Under Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Updates; Page 7 of 8 May 6, 2026 Council 3. Under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Updates; 4. Approve closed meeting minutes of February 04, 2026. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approves the hiring of the following individuals: 1. Jaden Krieger, Roads Department, temporary position until the end of August, 2026. 2. Darren Sararas, Roads Department, on-call, casual position. 3. Jeffrey Maxwell, Landfill Site, temporary position with partial funds being provided through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 36-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 06, 2026 meeting, be passed this 06th day of May, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adjourn at 11:26 a.m. to meet again on June 03, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township of Faraday Council Chambers or at the call of the Mayor. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Bowers