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 decides to proceed with the David Carroll Drain 3 improvement request under Section 78 of the Drainage Act received from James Goodhue, and instructs the Clerk to notify LTVCA as required under S.78(2) of the Drainage Act; and THAT an Engineer be appointed under the appropriate section of the Drainage Act after the 30-day time period from the notice of Council's decision was sent to the LTVCA and OMAFRA has passed. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Drainage Superintendent titled “Quote Results - Brown Drain - Work on open ditch in village” dated January 24, 2024, for information; and THAT Council award Timmermans Drainage and Excavating Inc. the contract for the work required on the open ditch portion of the Brown Drain in the Village of Dutton in the amount of $ 47 , 60 0.00 plus HST; and FURTHER THAT Council instructs the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract and forward a copy to the contractor. Motion:

THAT correspondence item 08.a. from the Dutton Dunwich-West Elgin Community Fund be received and filed. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Mono declaring a Road Safety Emergency AND THAT they call on other municipalities and the Province of Ontario to recognize a Road Safety Emergency and take the following actions; Launch a province wide road safety educational program to be funded from a portion of monies currently spent by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to advertise games of chance and lotteries in Ontario. Review and increase all HTA fines and penalties to reflect a deterrent amount and consequence that sends a message that driving is a privilege subject to conditions. Permit municipalities to deploy ASE in 80 km/h zones or less without having to declare Community Safety Zones and without onerous conditions. Establish a Working Group with municipalities to identify and recommend elimination of regulatory red tape associated with the use of ASE and AMPs. Develop mechanisms that ensure POA fines and penalties do not lose their deterrent effect over time. Work with municipalities to create better means of collecting outstanding POA fines and Victim Surcharge monies estimated to exceed $1 billion as far back as 2011 AND THAT copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack MPP, Karen Vecchio MP and the Town of Mono. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the Dutton Cruise Inn events road closure on Currie Road from Shackleton Street to Mary Street from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28 and September 25, 2024; and THAT Council approves the use of the Municipal Office washrooms during the events; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the County of Elgin and requester Paul Daniels. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Municipality of Tweed requesting that the License Plate Renewal system be reinstated to allocate the six billion

THAT relevant correspondence was reviewed. Motion:

THAT consent agenda item 9a.2. is approved. 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 Water Operations Manager titled “Annual Summary Report 2023”, dated January 24, 2024 for information; AND THAT Section 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires distribution of the summary report; and FURTHER THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich confirms that it received the 2023 Annual Compliance Summary Report at the January 24, 2024 Council Meeting. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Executive Assistant titled Dutton Dunwich Cultural Heritage Committee Annual Activity Report – 2023 dated January 24, 2024 for information; AND THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the Dutton Dunwich Cultural Heritage Committee Annual Activity Report 2023. Motion:

THAT By-law 2024-03, being a by-law to levy interim taxes for 2024 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 7:50 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: 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 8:42 pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT By-law #2024-04, 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 8:43 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Mono declaring a Road Safety Emergency AND THAT they call on other municipalities and the Province of Ontario to recognize a Road Safety Emergency and take the following actions; 1. Launch a province wide road safety educational program to be funded from a portion of monies currently spent by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to advertise games of chance and lotteries in Ontario. 2. Review and increase all HTA fines and penalties to reflect a deterrent amount and consequence that sends a message that driving is a privilege subject to conditions. 3. Permit municipalities to deploy ASE in 80 km/h zones or less without having to declare Community Safety Zones and without onerous conditions. 4. Establish a Working Group with municipalities to identify and recommend elimination of regulatory red tape associated with the use of ASE and AMPs. 5. Develop mechanisms that ensure POA fines and penalties do not lose their deterrent effect over time. 6. Work with municipalities to create better means of collecting outstanding POA fines and Victim Surcharge monies estimated to exceed $1 billion as far back as 2011 AND THAT copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack MPP, Karen Vecchio MP and the Town of Mono. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Municipality of Tweed requesting that the License Plate Renewal system be reinstated to allocate the six billion lost infrastructure dollars to address the critical infrastructure needs Municipalities currently face; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack MPP, Karen Vecchio MP and the Municipality of Tweed. 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 7:50 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: