The Faraday Record

Council

September 2, 2026

Who was there

Present (4): Murray Bowers, Bill Green, Marg Nicholson, John O'Donnell

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 (24 motions)

24 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 September 02, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a Public meeting to discuss amending the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 21-2012 to rezone the lands described as Part Lot 32, Concession 8, known as 27466 Highway 28, from Rural (RU) Zone to Rural Exception No. 15 (RU-15) Zone to permit a lot to have a principal dwelling unit and two (2) additional residential units within ancillary structures. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday comes out of the Public Meeting, resuming regular meeting of Council. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
Page 3 of 8 September 2, 2026 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 Part Lot 32, Concession 8, from Rural (RU) Zone to the Rural Exception No. 15 (RU-15) Zone to permit a lot to have a principal dwelling unit and two (2) additional residential units within ancillary structures. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 05, 2026 as circulated. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
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 support the correspondence received from Kristin Pichoskie with regard to proclaiming October 15, 2026 as Infant Loss Awareness Day and proclaiming October 2026 as Pregnancy Infant Loss and Awareness Month. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor O'Donnell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the Township of McGarry in regard to calling upon the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada to prioritize the development of new and upgraded highway rest stops and traveler infrastructure along Highways 11 and 17 across Northern Ontario. -
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 Township of Tudor and Cashel to request a review of extended producer responsibility for one-pound single-use propane cylinders. -
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 Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus in regard to Resolution 26-06 which states: "That the EOWC Board of Directors defer any decision or meeting related to ALTO or a Confidential Information Sharing Agreement until after October 26, 2026 municipal elections; and That ALTO and the Government of Canada be formally advised that any discussions regarding the planned ALTO project, a named nationbuilding project, impacting our municipalities should not be forced or conducted during the municipal election timeframe as this does not represent respect for municipal governments or democratic decisionmaking; and That the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus calls upon the Government of Canada and/or ALTO to establish a Municipal Advisory Table for the Alto Project, comprised of representatives from affected municipalities, First Nations, legal experts on the matter, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and ALTO, to ensure ongoing collaboration, transparency and resolution of municipal issues throughout planning, land acquisition, construction and Page 5 of 8 September 2, 2026 Council operation and that any costs related to this Municipal Advisory Table be incurred by the Government of Canada; and Further That the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are requested to acti
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Armour in regard to petitioning the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, to substantially increase and provide sustainable, predictable operating funding for Ontario's public libraries -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for August, 2026, as presented. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer Report, as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council agree to cancel the November 04, 2026 council meeting; AND FURTHER, that Council direct Staff to contact various organizations to arrange for a schedule to be set up for the pick up and removal or empty alcohol / beer bottle/can returns, allowing each organization to retain the funds obtained from the bottle/can returns. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk's Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday supports the recommendation from the Deputy Clerk that authority for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes for the reasons (d.1) due to sickness or extreme poverty be delegated to the Assessment Review Board; AND FURTHER that a by-law be brought back to the October 07, 2026 council meeting for adoption. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Operations Report, as presented. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Fire Chief Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CBO/By-law Enforcement Officer Report, as presented. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 51-2026, being a by-law to amend By-law 21-2012, as amended, by inserting Section 4.6.5.15, Rural Exception 15 (RU-15) Zone, in Section 4.0 titled RURAL (RU) ZONE as outlined in this By-law; and to amend Map '3' of Schedule 'A' to By-law 21-2012, as amended, by changing the zone categories from RU and EP to RU-15 and EP thereon in accordance with Schedule '1' attached to this By- law, for the lands described as Part Lot 32, Concession 8, be passed this 02nd day of September, 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 52-2026, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the 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 02nd day of September, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
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)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Update; 2. Under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Update; 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 August 05, 2026. -
Moved by Councillor Bowers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicholson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Council rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. Page 8 of 8 September 2, 2026 Council -
Moved by Councillor O'Donnell, seconded by Councillor Green
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rescind the motion of August 05, 2026 with regard to hiring Bill Mackey as the Operations Lead Hand and hereby appoint Bill Mackey on a full-time, permanent basis, as a working Roads Superintendent pursuant to the Letter of Understanding No. 1 as outlined in the Collective Agreement. -
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Bowers
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 53-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 02, 2026 meeting, be passed this 02nd day of September, 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

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