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Regular Meeting Township of North Stormont Agenda Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:30 PM Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (OPENING REMARKS) 1.1. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jan 12, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Regular Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/98236743023?pwd=MkdyQUZJb1Vma05HMUtDVWVvdzgwUT09 Passcode: 756519 Or iPhone one-tap : Canada: +14388097799,,98236743023#,,,,*756519# or +15873281099,,98236743023#,,,,*756519# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): Canada: +1 438 809 7799 or +1 778 907 2071 or +1 204 272 7920 Webinar ID: 982 3674 3023 Passcode: 756519 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acxADRghlt 1.2. Open Be it resolved that this meeting open for business at 6:30 p.m. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (AMENDMENTS ADDITION OR DELETIONS) 2.1. Adopt Be it resolved that the agenda be approved as presented. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND NATURE THEREOF 3.1. Pecuniary Interest Form 7 - 8 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 5.1. Be it resolved that the following minutes be approved as presented: 9 - 16 Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2020 Public Zoning Meeting December 8, 2020 Regular Meeting - December 8, 2020 Public Zoning Meeting - December 8, 2020 Page 1 of 213 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND LOCAL BOARDS 6.1. Be it resolved that the following minutes be approved as presented: 17 - 19 Fire Committee Meeting December 10, 2020 Fire Committee Meeting December 10, 2020 7. RECEIVING OF MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1. Be it resolved that Council receives the following reports: 20 - 92 Arena Monthly Report - December 2020 Building Department Monthly Report - December 2020 CAO Monthly Report - December 2020 Cheque Listing December 2020 Finance Monthly Report December 2020 Fire Department Monthly Report - December 2020 Report on Planning ( Proposed Comprehensive Official Plan, United Counties of SDG) Municipal Law Enforcement Department Monthly Report - December 2020 Nation Rise Wind Farm Report - January 12, 2021 Public Works Monthly Report - December 2020 Arena Monthly Report - December 2020 Building Department Monthly Report - December 2020 CAO Monthly Report - December 2020 Cheque Listing December 2020 Finance Monthly Report December 2020 Fire Department Monthly Report - December 2020 Report on Planning (Proposed Comprehensive Official Plan, United Counties of SDG) Municipal Law Enforcement Department Monthly Report - December 2020 Nation Rise Wind Farm Report - January 12, 2021 Public Works Monthly Report - December 2020 7.2. Be it resolved that Council receives this report on Social Service 93 - 95 Funding allocation for the purchase of two (2) Public Works vehicles and provide approval for the expenditure. Social Service Funding 7.3. Be it resolved that Council receives this Recycling Collection Changes 96 - 97 Friday Run Report and approves the recommendation contained therein. Recycling Collection Changes Friday Run Page 2 of 213 8. MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS 8.1. Be it resolved that By-Law No. 01-2021, being a By-Law to accept a 98 deed of land and dedicate the land as a Public Highway, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in Open Council, this 12th day of January, 2021. By-Law No. 01-2021 Dedicate Road Widening (Pt. Lot 24, Conc. 4, Roxborough) 8.2. Be it resolved that By-Law No. 02-2021, being a By-Law to authorize 99 - 100 temporary borrowing, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in Open Council, this 12th day of January 2021. By-Law No. 02-2021 Authorize Temporary Borrowing 8.3. Be it resolved that By-Law No. 03-2021, being a By-Law to provide an 101 - 102 interim tax levy for the Township of North Stormont, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in Open Council, this 12th day of January 2021. By-Law No. 03-2021 Provide an Interim Tax Levy 8.4. Be it resolved that By-Law No. 04-2021, being a By-Law to vote by 103 telephone/internet for the 2022 Municipal Election be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in Open Council, this 12th day of January 2021. By-Law No. 04-2021 Vote by Telephone & Internet for the 2022 Municipal Election 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9.1. Be it resolved that Council supports/does not support the resolution from 104 the Township of Howick in requesting that the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs consider lowering the interest rate on Tile Drain Loans to 4% and increasing the yearly loan limit to $100,000. Howick Township - Amending the Tile Drain Loan Program 9.2. Be it resolved that Council supports/does not support the resolutions 105 - 107 from the Township of Howick in requesting the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs amend the Tile Drainage Installation Act and/or the regulations under the Act that would require tile drainage contractors file farm tile drainage installation plans with the local municipality. Township of Howick - Ministry of Agr Food _ Rural Affairs - tile drain installation Township of Howick - Agricultural Tile Drain Installation Act Amendment 10. NEW BUSINESS Page 3 of 213 11. MOTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS 11.1. Be it resolved that Council no longer requires the monthly invoice listing 108 be included in the agendas of future council meetings effective February 16, 2021. Councillor Douglas' Motion to Remove the Invoice Listing Report from the Agenda for Monthly Council Meetings 11.2. Be it resolved that Council supports/does not support the resolution from 109 - 111 the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex in requesting that the Province of Ontario work with the Federal Minister of Transportation to address concerns regarding municipal drainage matters and need for coordination with the national railways. Municipality of Southwest Middlesex - CN Drainage Resolution Township of Perth South - CN Drainage Support Resolution 11.3. Be it resolved that Council supports/does not support the resolution from 112 - 113 the Town of Carleton Place in requesting that the Government of Ontario prioritize children and childcare as part of its overall post pandemic recovery plan; and develop, adequately fund and release release publicly a comprehensive plan that can support facilities through the provision of licensed childacre and early learning education; and provide increased funding to childcare providers relective of COVID-19 operating cost increases to ensure a safe reopening and long term sustainability for the sector. Town of Carleton Place - COVID 19 Childcare Funding 11.4. Be it resolved that Council supports/does not support the resolution from 114 - 115 the Township of Matachewan in requesting that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing extend the application deadline for any further grants to allow for a longer turn around time. Township of Matachewan - Grant Extension Resolution 12. CORRESPONDENCE 12.1. Alcohol and Gaming Commission - Highlights of Recent Liquor Reforms 116 - 118 tro Support Businesses 12.2. City of Kitchener - Support Resolution for Governing Retail Cannabis 119 - 120 Stores 12.3. City of Greater Sudbury - Notice to Withdraw from Schedule 6 from Bill 121 - 183 229, Protect, Support and Recover from Covid 19 Act Support Resolution Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Notice to Withdraw from Schedule 6 from Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from Covid 19 Act Support Page 4 of 213 Resolution Township of Lake of Bays - Notice to Withdraw from Schedule 6 from Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from Covid 19 Act Support Resolution Township of Marmora & Lake - Notice to Withdraw from Schedule 6 from Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from Covid 19 Act Support Resolution Town of Orangeville - Notice to Withdraw from Schedule 6 from Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from Covid 19 Act Support Resolution Township of Puslinch - Notice to Withdraw from Schedule 6 from Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from Covid 19 Act Support Resolution Township of Puslinch - Notice to Withdraw from Schedule 6 from Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from Covid 19 Act Support Resolution (2) 12.4. Dufferin County - Aggregate Resource Property Valuation Resolution 184 - 185 Support 12.5. Municipality of Lemington - Cannabis Production Facilities Support 186 - 187 Resolution 12.6. SNC Memo - Seasonal Conservation Area Closure and Winter 188 - 189 Recreation 12.7. Town of Amherstburg - Development Approval Requirements for 190 - 193 Landfills (Bill 197) Support Resolution 12.8. Township of Lake of Bays - AODA Website Compliance Extension 194 - 196 Request Support Resolution 12.9. Town of Lincoln - Amending AGCO Application Process Cannabis Retail 197 - 200 Stores Support Resolution 12.10. Town of Lincoln - AODA - Website Support, Support Resolution 201 - 203 12.11. Town of Lincoln - Funding for Community Groups Affected by Pandemic 204 - 208 Support Resolution Town of Lincoln - Funding for Community Groups Service Clubs Affected by Pandemic Support Resolution (2) 12.12. Be it resolved that Council receives the correspondence listed as items 209 - 212 12.1 to 12.12 on the agenda. Town of Lincoln - Request for Interim Cap on Gas Plant & Greenhouse Gas Pollution Support Resolution Page 5 of 213 13. SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS 13.1. January 26 - regular meeting - 6:30 p.m. February 16 - regular meeting - 6:30 p.m. 14. COMING EVENTS 15. CLOSED SESSION 16. RATIFICATION/CONFIRMING BY-LAW 16.1. Be it resolved that By-Law No. 05-2021, being a By-Law to ratify and 213 confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of January 12, 2021, be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in Open Council this 12th day of January 2021. By-Law No. 05-2021 Confirm January 12 meeting 17.
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