Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated September 26, 2024, the Regular Council meeting dated October 1, 2024 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated October 1, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated September 10, 2024 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator regarding Blue Box Program Non-Eligible Sources Funding; and further That Council approve Option 1 to continue to accept blue box material from Non-Eligible Sources at all Transfer Stations at no cost to businesses starting January 1, 2026.

That Council supports Consent File No. B-55-24 made by Elmdale Developments (Agent: TD Consulting Inc.) for a Vacant Lot of County Road 49 having property roll # 15-42-010-004-10603-0000 with conditions 2, 8, 9, and 10 from the Municipal Appraisal Form as follows: 2. Rezoning of the severed parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 8.The solicitor for the applicant is to provide an undertaking, in writing, which confirms that the lands are being conveyed to an abutting property owner and a merger of title shall take place. 9. A Merger Agreement is to be entered into between the Transferor, Transferee and Municipality, pursuant to Section 51(26) and Section 53(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990, and registered on title to merge the severed parcel with the abutting (or separated) land identified by property roll # 15-42-010-004-10700-0000, such that these 2 parcels shall be considered as one lot and shall not be dealt with separately. 10. A certificate of cancellation under Section 53(45) of the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990, be obtained for the lot identified by property roll # 15-42-010-004-10700-0000, if required.

That Council receive the report from the HR & Payroll Coordinator regarding Manulife Benefit Plan Renewal; and further That Council approve the Manulife Employee Group Benefit Renewal effective November 1, 2024.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Annual Budget Surplus - Transfer to Reserves; and further That Council direct that annually, after the completion of all departmental audit entries, any remaining surplus funds be transferred to reserves by function for future use.

That Council receive the report from the Economic Development and Communications Officer regarding Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund; and further That Council direct staff to apply for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund with a proposed project to renovate the baseball field diamond at the Cavendish Community Centre.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for September 2024 and Remainder of August and authorizes payment.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Approval for the Sale of Unopened Road Allowance L07S-24-02 - Husar; and further That Council approve the purchase price for the sale of the unopened road allowance of $5,700.00 plus HST.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding 2025 Council Meeting Calendar; and further That Council adopt the 2025 Council Meeting Calendar, as presented.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding 2025 Conferences and ROMA Delegation Requests; and further That Council approve sending Mayor Lambeshead and Councillor Cadigan to the 2025 OGRA Conference and Deputy Mayor Armstrong and Councillor Braybrook to the 2025 ROMA Conference; and further That Council direct staff to request delegations for the 2025 ROMA Conference to the Solicitor General regarding Firefighter Certification; the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport regarding Library Funding; the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding Blue Box Program Non-Eligible Sources; and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Social and Economic Prosperity Review.

That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.

That the Correspondence for Action items be received for Council's information.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 1:37 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (d) (e) (f) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; labour relations or employee negotiations; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 3:36 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated October 1, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2024-082, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on September 26, 2024 and the Regular Council meeting held on October 15, 2024', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 15th day of October, 2024.

That Council adjourn at 3:37 p.m.