Council Meeting

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

THAT the regular meeting end to sit as a Committee of Adjustment hearing to hear application file MV 03/25, filed by Ashley and Jessie Buis, at 5:02pm. Motion:

THAT the regular meeting reconvenes at 5:39pm Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the Drainage Act Section 78(1.1) request from D & M Brubacher to improve the McCaffrey Drain in part lot 13 Concession 7; AND THAT Council decides to proceed and instructs the Clerk to send the notification as required in Section 78(2) of the Drainage Act to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority; AND THAT the Clerk notifies the requester of Council’s intention to proceed and appoint an engineer at a subsequent Council meeting once notice is received from the Conservation Authority that they do not require an environmental appraisal or the 30 days’ notice required in Section 78(2) has passed. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the City of Kingston calling on the Provincial Government to: investigate why some insurers are raising premiums on heritage designated properties or are denying insurance policies as a result of a heritage designation in contravention of provincial guidance; and bring insurance regulators, insurance industry representatives and heritage professionals together to find solutions that enable the continued protection of heritage properties without unwarranted financial burden on homeowners; and regulate the impact of heritage designation on insurance premiums through enforcement, education and new solutions. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP, and the City of Kingston. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Woolwich requesting that the Province of Ontario continue to study the impacts of the strong mayors legislation including: to what extent the legislation is supporting the stated intent of supporting housing development, for example if strong mayors are using their powers to support or veto more housing in their communities; If there are any unintended consequences of the legislation, for example on democracy, transparency, workplace culture, or the politicization of administrative staff appointed by a strong mayor (the CAO or department heads); The impact of extending the legislation to smaller, rural municipalities, such as the impact of additional powers and duties on part-time mayors or the implications where a simple majority and 2/3 majority vote is the same; Consider the concerns expressed by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the AMCTO, including the powers affecting public administration and eliminating the need for a majority council support for certain decisions related to provincial priorities. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP, and the Township of Woolwich. Motion:

WHEREAS the Province has posted ERO 025‑0923, Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion , seeking feedback from municipalities, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders on how Phase Three (3) could best support access to natural gas for community development; AND WHEREAS expanding access to natural gas is identified as a tool to support affordability and economic growth in Ontario communities, with Phases One (1) and Two (2) estimated to enable connections for approximately 17,000 buildings across 59 communities, and 16 projects completed to date; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich is working toward the housing and employment land goals that contribute to Ontario's broader objective to build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031 and recognizes that timely servicing solution (including natural gas where appropriate) can help enable these targets; AND WHEREAS Ontario's energy future relies on a balance of affordability, reliability, and sustainability by leveraging a mix of energy solutions - including natural gas, electricity, and emerging energy technologies, to meet growing community needs; AND WHEREAS natural gas continues to play a critical role in supporting energy affordability, economic competitiveness, and enabling housing and employment growth across the province. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the Ministry's consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion (N

THAT relevant correspondence was reviewed. Motion:

THAT the items on the Consent Agenda be approved. 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 6:02p.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 - Pioneer Line Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby comes out of the closed session of the meeting at 6:17 pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT By-law #2025-45, 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 6:17p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Woolwich requesting that the Province of Ontario continue to study the impacts of the strong mayors legislation including: 1. to what extent the legislation is supporting the stated intent of supporting housing development, for example if strong mayors are using their powers to support or veto more housing in their communities; 2. If there are any unintended consequences of the legislation, for example on democracy, transparency, workplace culture, or the politicization of administrative staff appointed by a strong mayor (the CAO or department heads); 3. The impact of extending the legislation to smaller, rural municipalities, such as the impact of additional powers and duties on part-time mayors or the implications where a simple majority and 2/3 majority vote is the same; 4. Consider the concerns expressed by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the AMCTO, including the powers affecting public administration and eliminating the need for a majority council support for certain decisions related to provincial priorities. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP, and the Township of Woolwich. 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 6:02p.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 - Pioneer Line Motion: