Council Meeting

That the meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich opens at 5:00 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Planner titled “Commercial Development Update (SPA 1/21), S/E Corner of Currie Road and Pioneer Line, Dutton Land Holdings Inc.”, dated February 14, 2024, for information. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the County of Prince Edward requesting a discussion on the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements, and the creation of a new community fire-protection and fire prevention insurance system that does not put all municipalities under the same umbrella, with distinct categories for rural and urban municipalities; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and the County of Prince Edward. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives correspondence item 8.b from Enbridge Gas Inc. and directs staff to prepare a letter of support to the Ontario Energy Board and Rob Flack, MPP, supporting Enbridge Gas inc. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Orangeville requesting the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and the Town of Orangeville. Motion:

WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich urges that the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across O

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from Calvin Township urging and encouraging the Federal Government to commit additional funds for cost sharing of provincial firefighting and to consider the development of a national strategy of firefighting; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and Calvin Township. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the City of Brantford calling upon the Federal Government to assist other levels of government as they take steps to address the need for reliable and accessible public rail transit, timely processing of housing developments and the prompt and equitable enforcement of municipal property standards; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and the City of Brantford. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Petrolia calling upon both the ROMA and OGRA boards to re-establish a combined OGRA and ROMA annual conference; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack MPP, Karen Vecchio MP, ROMA, OGRA and the Town of Petrolia. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich waives the fees for the rental of the Community Centre for the Ontario Provincial Police West Region 2024 Awards Banquet on May 16th, 2024 in the amount of $950.00 plus hst. Motion:

THAT relevant correspondence was reviewed. Motion:

THAT the items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the CAO/Treasurer titled 2023 Year End Reserve Transfers dated February 14, 2024, for information. AND THAT, Council approves any 2023 operating surplus/deficit after year end audit is complete, be transferred to/from the working reserve. AND THAT, any 2023 Trans Canada Trail expenditures be funded from the TCT reserve. AND THAT, any 2023 surplus/deficit in the building operating department be transferred to/from the building reserve fund. AND THAT all 2023 Cenotaph donations be transferred to the Military Heros reserve. AND THAT any 2023 surplus/deficits in the operating departments of water and wastewater be transferred to/from the corresponding reserve. AND THAT a CIP reserve be established, and any 2023 Economic Development department surplus be transferred to the (CIP) reserve Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Recreation and Administration titled “2024 Municipal Grant Requests”, dated February 14, 2024 for information and AND THAT Council consider and approve the 2024 Municipal Grant Request, AND FURTHER THAT Council does not accept any further requests for the 2024 year. Motion:

THAT By-law #2023-61, being a by-law to borrow on the credit of the Corporation in the amount of $373,500.00 for the improvement of the Brown Drain be read a third time and passed. Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich now moves into a session of the meeting that shall be closed to the public at 5:54 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality - s.239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act - OLT Appeal Labour relations or employee negotiations - s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Water Department Labour relations or employee negotiations - s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - CAO/Treasurer Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby comes out of the closed session of the meeting at 7:36 pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT By-law #2024-05, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich, be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT the meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich closes at 7:38 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich now moves into a session of the meeting that shall be closed to the public at 5:54 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: a. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality - s.239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act - OLT Appeal b. Labour relations or employee negotiations - s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Water Department c. Labour relations or employee negotiations - s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - CAO/Treasurer Motion: