Council Meeting

the February 27, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.

the minutes of the February 6, 2024 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

Items 10.1 and 10.2 of the Agenda be received; and THAT a letter of support be sent in support of the resolution from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Expanding the Life of Fire Apparatus.

Report PL 04-2024, relating to a Site Plan Application submitted by Gold Leaf Properties Inc., be received; THAT By-Law 16 of 2024 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement with Gold Leaf Properties Inc. be approved.

Report PL 05-2024, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application submitted by Karl and June Elliott, be received; and THAT staff be directed to prepare and present an implementing by-law once development charges of $11,918.11 have been received.

Report DCS 04-2024 regarding the “Royal Canadian Legion Branch 176 Forest Large Vibrancy Request” be received. THAT the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 176 Forest receive up to $66,163.44 or one-third of total project costs to support the capital upgrades at the Forest Legion.

Report DCS 05-2024 regarding the “Arkona Lions Large Vibrancy Request” be received. THAT the Arkona Lions Club receive up to $148,253.00 or one-third of total project costs to support the capital upgrades to build an addition on the Arkona Medical Centre.

Report DCS 06-2024 regarding the Tender award for the Grand Bend Beach Washroom Servicing Construction project be received; THAT the Tender received from McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for the submitted price of $ 217,532.07 including HST be accepted; THAT the additional funds in the amount of $71,526.37 required to complete this project are taken from the Parking Reserve Fund; and THA T the Mayor, Clerk, and Staff be authorized to execute any contract or other documents.

Report DCS 07-2024 regarding the “Port Franks Road Allowance Lease Agreements” be received; and THAT staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposal to lease a portion of road allowance on Biddulph Street, Port Franks to operate boat docks for a three-year term.

Report DPW 01-2024 regarding Eighty One Crescent and Crosswalk Project and be received; and THAT endorse the concept plan for Eighty One Crescent and Proposed Crosswalk on the west side of Gill Road.

Report DPW 02-2024 regarding the Sump Pump Disconnection and Backwater Valve Grant Program be received; and THAT the Sump Pump Disconnection and Backwater Valve Grant Program be approved; and THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law for the mandatory installation of backwater valves on all new construction with connection to the sanitary sewer system.

Report TR 02-2024 regarding the 2024 Approved Operating and Capital Budget be received; and THAT By-law 15 of 2024 authorizing the adoption of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget be approved.

Report TR 03-2024 regarding the 2023 Draft Year to Date Financial Statements be received; and THAT the following allocations of the 2023 surplus to the identified Reserve Funds be approved: $360,000.00 to the Tax Rate Stabilization $225,000.00 to Parking; and The Balance – to Working Funds.

Report CL 04-2024 titled “Warwick Fire Services Agreement Amendment” be received; and THAT By-Law 13 of 2024 be approved.

Report CAO 03-2024 entitled be received; and THAT By-Law 17 of 2024 authorizing the execution of the Building Services Agreement be approved.

Council move into Closed Session at 7:48 pm to discuss a matter under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

Closed Session adjourn at 8:19 pm and Regular Council reconvene.

By-Laws 11-2024 through 19-2024 be read a first, second and third time passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

the February 27, 2024 Council Meeting adjourn at 8:21 pm.