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 appoints Spriet Associates Ltd. to prepare the necessary report for the Section 78 petition for the McCaffery Drain filed by David and Martha Brubacher ; and THAT notice of Council's decision to appoint the engineer be sent to the requester, LTVCA, OMAFRA and Spriet Associates Ltd. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Halton: Recognizing the steps already taken by the federal government through Bill C-48 and acknowledges the commitment to introduce further legislation in Fall 2025; Calling on the Government of Canada to prioritize and expedite the introduction of its promised bail and sentencing reforms in the upcoming session of Parliament; Calling on the Province of Ontario to invest in and strengthen the administration of justice, including; enhancing bail enforcement and monitoring; increasing resources for Crown prosecutors and court operations; expanding judicial capacity and detention infrastructure Encourages a national, coordinated approach involving all levels of government to ensure community safety is not compromised by gaps in bail or sentencing systems. Calling for policy consideration in future reforms such as: expanding reverse onus provisions for repeat violent offenders; establishing stronger mandatory bail conditions, including firearm prohibitions, curfews, electronic monitoring, and no-contact orders; limiting multiple bail releases for individuals with histories of serious violent offences; improving inter-agency information sharing among police, Crown prosecutors, and corrections; Prioritizing victim and community impact in bail decisions. And calling on the federal and provincial governments to review Criminal Code time limits and rules for stay of procee

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal: Calling upon the Government of Ontario to extend the annual OCIF envelope at not less than $400 million beyond its current five-year term ending in 2026, with no reductions in subsequent provincial budgets; requesting the Province to index the total annual OCIF envelope - an each individual municipal allocation - to the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI), calculated on a calendar-year basis and disbursed in the first quarter of each fiscal year; that the Ministry of Infrastructure establish a new five-year OCIF funding framework that guarantees annual envelopes and allocation percentages by municipality, enabling long-term capital planning and stable cash-flow management; that the Province undertake a formal review of the OCIF allocation formula at least once every four years, incorporating current municipal asset management data, demographic projections, climate resilience metrics and rural equity considerations; a dedicated contingency reserve equal to 5% of the annual OCIF envelope be created within the fund to address extraordinary cost escalations, emergency repairs or project overruns without reallocating core funding; and that the Ministry of Infrastructure publish an annual OCIF performance report - including program disbursements, allocation adjustments and reserve expenditures - in a transparent, publicly accessible online dashboard. AND THAT a

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 “Water and Wastewater Billing, Payment and Collections Policy”, dated October 22, 2025, for information; AND THAT Council approves updated Water and Wastewater Billing, Payment and Collections Policy F.03.006 Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “Exemptions to Dutton Dunwich Interim Control By-Law” dated October 22, 2025 for information; and THAT Council approve an exemption from the Interim Control By-Law for building permits issued for 229 John Street, 214 Nancy Street, 194 Currie Road, 11158 Currie Road Unit 102, 11158 Currie Road Unit 201, 202 Leitch Road and 206 Leitch Road; and THAT Council approve an exemption from the Interim Control By-Law for the building application of 260 Currie Road subject to no increase in occupancy through a conditional permit agreement satisfactory to the Chief Building Official; and THAT Council approve an exemption from the Interim Control By-Law for the building application of 11158 Currie Road Unit 401 subject to occupancy not being granted until the current Dutton Dunwich Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades are completed through a conditional permit agreement satisfactory to the Chief Building Official; and AND FURTHER THAT Council approve an exemption from the Interim Control By-Law for a Site Plan Approval process, zoning by-law amendment process and building permit application for 161 Currie Road subject to occupancy not being granted until the current Dutton Dunwich Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades are completed through a conditional permit agreement satisfactory to the Chief Building Official. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receive the report from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “West Elgin Community Health Centre Lease” for information; AND THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich approves and directs the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the Lease with the West Elgin Community Health Centre. Motion:

THAT By-law #2025-49, 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 5:47 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Halton: 1. Recognizing the steps already taken by the federal government through Bill C-48 and acknowledges the commitment to introduce further legislation in Fall 2025; 2. Calling on the Government of Canada to prioritize and expedite the introduction of its promised bail and sentencing reforms in the upcoming session of Parliament; 3. Calling on the Province of Ontario to invest in and strengthen the administration of justice, including; o enhancing bail enforcement and monitoring; o increasing resources for Crown prosecutors and court operations; o expanding judicial capacity and detention infrastructure 4. Encourages a national, coordinated approach involving all levels of government to ensure community safety is not compromised by gaps in bail or sentencing systems. 5. Calling for policy consideration in future reforms such as: o expanding reverse onus provisions for repeat violent offenders; o establishing stronger mandatory bail conditions, including firearm prohibitions, curfews, electronic monitoring, and no- contact orders; o limiting multiple bail releases for individuals with histories of serious violent offences; o improving inter-agency information sharing among police, Crown prosecutors, and corrections; o Prioritizing victim and community impact in bail decisions. 6. And calling on the federal and provincial governments to review Criminal Code time

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal: 1. Calling upon the Government of Ontario to extend the annual OCIF envelope at not less than $400 million beyond its current five-year term ending in 2026, with no reductions in subsequent provincial budgets; 2. requesting the Province to index the total annual OCIF envelope - an each individual municipal allocation - to the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI), calculated on a calendar-year basis and disbursed in the first quarter of each fiscal year; 3. that the Ministry of Infrastructure establish a new five-year OCIF funding framework that guarantees annual envelopes and allocation percentages by municipality, enabling long-term capital planning and stable cash-flow management; 4. that the Province undertake a formal review of the OCIF allocation formula at least once every four years, incorporating current municipal asset management data, demographic projections, climate resilience metrics and rural equity considerations; 5. a dedicated contingency reserve equal to 5% of the annual OCIF envelope be created within the fund to address extraordinary cost escalations, emergency repairs or project overruns without reallocating core funding; 6. and that the Ministry of Infrastructure publish an annual OCIF performance report - including program disbursements, allocation adjustments and reserve expenditures - in a transparent, publicly accessible online dash