Council

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the August 05, 2026 meeting, as circulated. Page 2 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a Public meeting to discuss: 1. An application for a zoning By-law amendment, File #D14-02-2026, Gary and Linda Coplen; and 2. An application for a zoning By-law amendment, File D14-03-2026. 2724833 Ontario Inc. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday come out of the Public Meeting, resuming regular meeting of Council. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve to amend the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 21-2012 to rezone a portion of Concession 8, Part Lot 4, N/S of Bay Lake Road, from Rural (RU) Zone to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone to fulfill Condition 8 of Consent To Sever Application No. B88/25. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve to amend the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 21-2012 to rezone Concession 10, Part Lot 27, being Lot 58 on PLAN 2328; & RCP 2328, PT LOT 57 from Rural (RU) Zone to the Industrial Exception No. 6 (M-6) Zone to permit the development of a Contractor’s Yard and a Self Storage Facility which will permit a rear yard setback of 14.5 metres and permit a minimum front yard setback of 3.8 metres for outdoor storage berms. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the correspondence and report received from North Hastings Public Library and provide direction to the Clerk, if required. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 03, 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 support the correspondence received from the City of Mississauga with regard to writing to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Page 5 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the local Members of Provincial Parliament requesting a provincial review of benchmarking, funding formulas, and length-of-stay standards for emergency shelters serving women and children experiencing intimate partner violence, with a view to ensuring adequate shelter stays and preventing reductions in funding that could negatively impact service delivery and client outcomes. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands with regard to requesting that the Ministry of the Environment reconsider its decision regarding the lighter grade of oil, taking into account the increased number of applications required, as well as the associated additional time, energy, and financial burden placed on municipalities or develops a better alternative oil. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands with regard to requesting that the Province of Ontario provide immediate and sustained funding to improve hospital finances and capacity, which as per the recommendations in the CCPA study, would require an immediate injection of $3.2 billion supported by annual increases of 6% per year thereafter. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Caledon with regard to requesting that the Government of Ontario investigate and implement measures to reduce burgeoning tick populations and to mitigate their associated public health risks; and That such measures may include safe and effective tick control methods, public education campaigns and coordinated regional strategies; and Page 6 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council That the Province consider increased funding and support for local public health units to address tick-borne disease prevention. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Halton Hills with regard to requesting the Province of Ontario, in consultation with municipalities, AMO, ROMA, Conservation Authorities, the Ontario Invasive Plant Council, Indigenous communities, agricultural organizations, environmental organizations, horticultural societies, the nursery and landscape sector, garden centres and other relevant stakeholders, undertake a review and modernization of Ontario's invasive plant regulatory framework; AND FURTHER that this review include consideration of expanding and regularly updating the list of prohibited and restricted invasive plant species including invasive plants, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, ornamental species, seeds and nursery stock that post a risk to Ontario's natural heritage, agriculture, municipal infrastructure, parks, trails, roadsides, stormwater systems and private property; AND FURTHER that the Province of Ontario be requested to prohibit the sale, distribution, propagation and trade of listed invasive plant species through garden centres, nurseries, landscaping supplies, online retailers, seed distributors and other commercial pathways; AND FURTHER that the Province of Ontario be requested to develop clear labelling, public education and retailer guidance requirements so that residents, gardeners, landscapers and retailers can easily identify invasive species and choose native or non- invasive altern

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Wasaga Beach with regard to supporting the resolution of the Municipality of Wawa to call on the Province of Ontario to reduce emergency room wait times through increased hospital capacity, enhanced triage protocols, additional healthcare staffing, and improved emergency care resources; AND FURTHER that the Council supports the introduction of Finlay's Law to strengthen pediatric emergency care through provincial standards for timely access to care, safe staffing levels, independent oversight, and enhanced funding for pediatric emergency services; AND FURTHER THAT the Council supports requests for the Government of Canada to work with the Province of Ontario to strengthen accountability under the Canada Health Act and support the implementation of consistent national emergency care standards. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Whitby as follows: 1. That the Government of Ontario be requested to review the role and mandate of the Ontario Land Tribunal to ensure greater respect for municipal planning decisions that are supported by evidence, public consultation, and approved planning policies; 2. That the Province consider amendments to the Planning Act and Ontario Land Tribunal Act to provide stronger deference to municipal decisions that align with provincial planning frameworks and Official Plans; 3. That the Province improve transparency and accountability within the Ontario Land Tribunal by requiring clear and detailed reasoning when municipal decisions are overturned; Page 8 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council 4. That the Province explore measures to reduce the financial burden on municipalities defending planning decisions before the OLT, helping to protect taxpayer dollars and improve the efficiency of the planning process. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Village of Burk's Falls with regard to supporting the retention of the Cancer/Oncology Clinic at Huntsville Memorial Hospital site. -

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for June and July, 2026, as presented. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer Report, as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council provide direction to the Clerk pertaining to the bottle return and recycling concerns. -

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

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

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

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. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 43-2026, being a by-law to develop and implement a Public Interaction with Staff Code of Conduct, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. Page 10 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 44-2026, being a by-law to establish a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee and appoint the following members: Carla Haigh, Andrew Payeur, and Tom Veaudry, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 45-2026, being a by-law to amend Map '4' of Schedule 'A' to By-law 21-2012, as amended, by changing the zone categories for the lands described as Concession 8, Part Lot 4, N/S of Bay Lake Road, from RU to RR thereon in accordance with Schedule '1' attached to this By-law, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 46-2026, being a by-law to amend By-law 21-2012, as amended, by inserting Section 4.12.9.6 in Section 4.12 titled Industrial (M) Zone as outlined in this By-law; and to amend Map '1' of Schedule 'A' to By-law 21-2012, as amended, by changing the zone categories from RU and RR to M-6 thereon in accordance with Schedule '1' attached to this By-law, for the lands described as Concession 10, Part Lot 27; being Lot 58 on PLAN 2328; & RCP 2328, Part Lot 57, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 47-2026, being a by-law to authorize the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer to sign an Agreement with Bell Canada for business fibre internet, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 48-2026, being a by-law to appoint Kelsey Smith as By- law Enforcement Officer, Chief Building Official and Property Standards Officer, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 49-2026, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with The Corporation of the Township of Tudor and Cashel and The Corporation of the Township of Wollaston under the terms and conditions set out in said agreement, be passed this 05th day of August, 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 go into a closed meeting pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001: 1. Under Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Updates; 2. Under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Updates; 3. Under Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 4. Under Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations; 5. Approve closed meeting minutes of June 03, 2026. -

Page 12 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. -

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday: 1. Direct funds to be taken from municipal reserves to cover costs related to technical and allocation evidence, if required, with regard to the Waste Management Board arbitration; and 2. Confirm that Bill Mackey has been hired on a full-time, permanent basis, as the Operations Lead Hand based on terms discussed in the closed meeting. -

BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 50-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the August 05, 2026 meeting, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -