Council Meeting

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

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich passes By-law 2026-02 under Section 84 of the Drainage Act to abandon the portion of the J. Leitch Drain – By-law 2017-14 from Sta. 0+00 to Sta. 0+140 in Concession 1 South Part of Lot 4; and That the Clerk place a copy of this by-law, the report from November 12, 2025 and the supporting documentation as well as this report in the applicable drain file and; That a copy of the abandonment by-law be sent to all assessed landowners. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives and supports the resolution from the Township of Larder Lake regarding the Elect Respect Pledge; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP, and the Township of Larder Lake. Motion:

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby receives and supports the resolution from the City of Aylmer regarding the City of Welland's Call to Action regarding the justice and protection of Canada's children; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP, and the City of Aylmer. Motion:

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby receives and supports the resolution from the Municipality of Shuniah regarding Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP and the Municipality of Shuniah. Motion:

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

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich approve the 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets as presented in Scenario 2 and; THAT Council approves a tax rate increase of 7.4%. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Acting Treasurer titled 2026 User Fee Bylaw Update dated January 28, 2026, for information. AND THAT Council approve the proposed changes to municipal user fees as outlined in the report. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Chief Administrative Officer titled “Encroachment Agreement for 212 Nancy and 214 Nancy”, dated January 28, 2026 for information and; THAT Council approve the encroachment provided in “Appendix A” and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the encroachment agreement provided in “Appendix B.” Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Receives the report from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream Grant Application", dated January 28, 2026, for information. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Deputy Clerk titled “Request to Grant Demolition Permit – 265 Shackleton Street”, dated January 28, 2026 for information and; THAT Council directs the Chief Building Official to issue the necessary demolition permit for 265 Shackleton Street; AND THAT the property owner receives written confirmation of Council’s decision to remove said property from the Heritage Registry within 90 days, as per the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Manager of Roads and Facilities titled “Elgin County Transportation Master Plan”, dated January 28, 2026 for information; THAT Council direct Administration to submit the Elgin County Transportation Master Plan report dated January 28, 2026 to the County of Elgin. AND THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich direct Administration to engage with Elgin County to obtain the necessary technical and financial information outlined in the report and report back to Council. Motion:

THAT By-law #2026-02, being a by-law to Abandon a Portion of the Leitch Drain, be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law #2026-03, 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 6:28 p.m. Motion: