Council Meeting

That the meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich opens at 4:00p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the City of Pickering urging the Ontario Provincial Government to significantly raise the payments of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program and the increases be reflected in the upcoming Provincial Budget and that the increased amount aligns with inflationary costs and thereby decrease the pressure on food banks and the reliance on municipalities and taxpayers to supplement the gap in financial need; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP, and the City of Pickering. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan condemning Bill C-2, section 77.5, as an unacceptable overreach that criminalizes lawful cash transactions and undermines the use of Canadians' right to use legal tender, and demanding the Federal Government to withdraw this amendment and engage in meaningful consultation; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP and the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. Motion:

THAT correspondence item 6.b from the Honourable Robert Black be received and filed. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the City of St. Catherines supporting the Elect Respect pledge, committing to: treat others with respect in all spaces - public, private, and online; reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks; focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks; help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office; call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats; and model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP and the City of St. Catharines. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Zorra supporting the work of the appointed supervisor and the Minister of Education in reviewing the governance of the TVDSB; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP, and the Township of Zorra. 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 Acting Treasurer titled “June 30, 2025- Financial Report”, dated August 13, 2025 for information; Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Recreation and Administration Assistant titled “Civil Wedding Ceremony Service”, dated August 13, 2025 for information; AND THAT Council approves and supports the implementation of a Civil Wedding Ceremony Service through the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich. Motion:

THAT By-law #2025-32, being a by-law to borrow on the credit of the Corporation in the amount of $92,000 for the improvement of the Beatty Drain be read a third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law 2025-41, being a by-law to establish a levy for the year 2025, to adopt tax rates for 2025, and to provide for penalty and interest in default of payment and the collection thereof, be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT by-law 2025-42, being a by-law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer/ Deputy Clerk for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT by-law 2025-43, being a by-law to adopt an emergency management program and emergency response plan and to meet other requirements under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, be read a first, second and 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 4:51p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: The security of the property of the municipality - s.239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act - Phishing scams Labour relations or employee negotiations- s. 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Interim CAO Findings Report Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby comes out of the closed session of the meeting at 5:01 pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT By-law #2025-44, 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 5:03p.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 4:51p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: a. The security of the property of the municipality - s.239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act - Phishing scams b. Labour relations or employee negotiations- s. 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Interim CAO Findings Report Motion: