Council Meeting

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

THAT the public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA 06/24, filed by McCallum Farms and Sales Ltd. and Adam McCallum, for property located at 28099 Chalmers Line opens at 5:22pm. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Planner titled “Application for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 06/24 – 28099 Chalmers Line, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich, McCallum Farms and Sales Ltd & Adam McCallum”, dated October 9, 2024, for information; and THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich approves Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 06/24, for property located at 28099 Chalmers Line, from Large Lot Agricultural (A3) Zone to Defined Area Large Lot Agricultural (A3-3) Zone for the retained lands and Defined Area Farm Industrial/Commercial (M1-1) Zone for the severed lands, in accordance with the site-specific by-law 2024-45. Motion:

THAT the public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA 06/24, filed by McCallum Farms and Sales Ltd and Adam McCallum, for property located at 28099 Chalmers Line closes at 5:31pm Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby comes out of the closed session of the meeting at 6:33 pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the City of Temiskaming Shores requesting the Government of Ontario reverse their decision to allow alcohol to be sold in more locations and implement the following recommendations: Permit municipalities to opt out of retail expansion; Grant municipalities the powers to use zoning to determine where new alcohol retail locations are acceptable; Not permit alcohol sales within 150m of schools, daycares, or substance use facilities; Prohibit the sale of alcohol at gas stations; require health warning labels on all alcohol containers; dedicate a portion of provincial alcohol revenue to addressing alcohol related harms; and Develop and implment a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy, in partnership with municipalities, that prioritizes health and safety and considers the costs associated with alcohol consumption. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP and the City of Temiskaming Shores. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Municipality of Waterloo calling upon the Provincial and Federal Governments to commit to immediate action to solve the Humanitarian Crisis that Ontario is facing; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP, and the Municipality of Waterloo. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus petitioning the provincial government to implement provincial regulations to restrict the possession, breeding, and use of non-native ("exotic") wild animals and license zoos in order to guarantee the fair and consistent application of policy throughout Ontario for the safety of Ontario's citizens and the non-native ("exotic") wild animal populations; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP, and the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus. Motion:

THAT correspondence item 10.d. from the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus be received and filed. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Parry Sound calling on the Province of Ontario to update the Municipal Elections Act (MEA) with priority amendments as aoutlined by AMCTO before Summer 2025 and commence work to review and re-write the MEA with longer-term recommendations ahead of the 2030 elections; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP, AMCTO, and the Town of Parry Sound. Motion:

THAT relevant correspondence was reviewed. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Clerk titled “2024-2026 Policy Review - Part 2”, dated October 9, 2024 for information; AND THAT Council approve the following policies: M.01.001 Flag Protocol Policy F.02.002 Reimbursement of Employment Expenses Policy M.03.001 Social Media and Website Policy H.02.002 Attendance Management Policy H.03.001 Progressive Discipline Policy Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the CAO/Treasurer titled September 30, 2024 - Financial Reports dated October 9, 2024, for information. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Recreation and Administration titled “Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund”, dated October 9, 2024 for information; AND THAT Council approves and supports the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich application for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for a pool heater, pool edging and playground. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the Heritage Farm Show event held at Backus-Page House Museum and directs the Mayor to sign the confirmation letter. Motion:

THAT By-law 2024-45, being a by-law to amend By-law 2022-50 for property located at 28099 Chalmers Line be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law #2024-46, 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 7:07 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the City of Temiskaming Shores requesting the Government of Ontario reverse their decision to allow alcohol to be sold in more locations and implement the following recommendations: 1. Permit municipalities to opt out of retail expansion; 2. Grant municipalities the powers to use zoning to determine where new alcohol retail locations are acceptable; 3. Not permit alcohol sales within 150m of schools, daycares, or substance use facilities; 4. Prohibit the sale of alcohol at gas stations; 5. require health warning labels on all alcohol containers; 6. dedicate a portion of provincial alcohol revenue to addressing alcohol related harms; and 7. Develop and implement a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy, in partnership with municipalities, that prioritizes health and safety and considers the costs associated with alcohol consumption. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP and the City of Temiskaming Shores. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Parry Sound calling on the Province of Ontario to update the Municipal Elections Act (MEA) with priority amendments as outlined by AMCTO before Summer 2025 and commence work to review and re-write the MEA with longer-term recommendations ahead of the 2030 elections; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP, AMCTO, and the Town of Parry Sound. Motion: