Council Meeting

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

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Planner titled “Request to Add 29593 Talbot Line (South Dunwich Hall) to the Heritage Register”, dated February 28, 2024, for information; THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich proceeds to add 29593 Talbot Line to the Heritage Register under the provisions of Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and THAT Council no longer pursues the designation of 29593 Talbot Line as property to be of cultural heritage value or interest under the provisions of Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Motion:

THAT the public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA 01/24, filed by W. Noorloos Farms Inc., for property located at 31395 Talbot Line opens at 5:30pm. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Planner titled “Application for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 01/24 – 31395 Talbot Line, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich, W. Noorloos Farms Inc.”, dated February 28, 2024, for information; and THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich approves Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 01/24, for property located at 31395 Talbot Line, from Large Lot Agricultural (A3) Zone to Special Agricultural (A2) Zone and Special Rural Residential (RS) Zone, in accordance with the site-specific by-law 2024-07. Motion:

THAT the public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA 1/24, filed by W. Noorloos Farms Inc., for property located at 31395 Talbot Line closes at 5:37pm Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Manager of Roads and Facilities titled “2024 Gravel Tender Results”, dated February 28, 2024, for information. AND THAT Council award the 2024 gravel tender to Johnston Bros Ltd. for the amount of $21.97 - $22.87 per tonne. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Manager of Roads and Facilities titled “2024 Dust Suppressant Tender Results”, dated February 28, 2024 for information; AND THAT Council award the 2024 dust suppressant tender to Eastern Oilfield Services Ltd for the amount of $0.095/litre plus HST. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the closure of Lakeview Line between The Backus Page House Musuem (29424 Lakeview Line) to the St. Peter's Anglican Church and cemetery (29625 Lakeview Line) on May 25th and 26th, 2024 between 9:00am to 5:00pm for the Canadian Wartime Homefront event. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the City of Sarnia urging the Federal government to cancel carbon tax which is financially hurting citizens at a time when affordability concerns are at an all-time high to ease the financial and inflationary pressure on our Citizens; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio MP, the City of Sarnia and the Town of Plympton Wyoming. Motion:

THAT correspondence item 06.c. from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry be received and filed. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from Prince Edward County calling on the Provincial government to urgently: at least double Ontario Works and ODSP rates and index rates to inflation answering calls already made by "Raise the Rates" campaign and the "Income Security Advocacy Centre"; Commit to ongoing cost of living increases above and beyond the rate of inflation to maake up for the years they were frozen; Commit to jointly working between the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services and the Ministry of Health on the best methods of assessing client needs and then matching those in need to the services they require. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP, and Prince Edward County. Motion:

WHEREAS access to natural gas is important to residents and businesses in our community for affordability and reliability; and WHEREAS the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) decision on Phase 1 of the Enbridge Gas 2024 rebasing application, issued on December 21, 2023, has concerning implications including putting into question the future access to natural gas that support of economic development, affordable housing growth, and energy reliability in communities such as Dutton Dunwich AND WHEREAS Ontario is growing and access to affordable energy to support this growth for homes and businesses is crucial, and is a measured approach to energy transition as not having access to natural gas will stifle economic growth and put housing and energy affordability at risk. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOVED: THAT the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports a measured approach to Ontario's energy transition, and the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich recognizes that there may not be enough electricity available to replace the energy provided by natural gas and meet the increased demand for electrification THAT natural gas must continue to play an integral role in meeting the energy needs of Ontario THAT the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the work the Government of Ontario has done to date, including the Natural Gas Expansion Program and Electrification and Energy Transition Panel's call for a clear policy on the role of natural gas to secure access to affordable energy. AND THAT this resolution

THAT the request for repeal of heritage designation for 29480 Fingal Line be

THAT relevant correspondence was reviewed. Motion:

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

THAT By-law 2024-07, being a by-law to amend by-law 2022-50 for land municipally known as 31395 Talbot Line, 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 6:24 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: a) Labour relations or employee negotiations - s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Medical Centre Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby comes out of the closed session of the meeting at 6:42 pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT By-law #2024-06, 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 6:44 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the closure of Lakeview Line between The Backus Page House Museum (29424 Lakeview Line) to the St. Peter's Anglican Church and cemetery (29625 Lakeview Line) on May 25th and 26th, 2024 between 9:00am to 5:00pm for the Canadian Wartime Homefront event. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from Prince Edward County calling on the Provincial government to urgently:  at least double Ontario Works and ODSP rates and index rates to inflation answering calls already made by "Raise the Rates" campaign and the "Income Security Advocacy Centre";  Commit to ongoing cost of living increases above and beyond the rate of inflation to make up for the years they were frozen;  Commit to jointly working between the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services and the Ministry of Health on the best methods of assessing client needs and then matching those in need to the services they require. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP, and Prince Edward County. Motion: