Council Meeting

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

THAT correspondence item 6.a. from Mark and Kim Jewell be received and filed. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the Town of Rainy River petitioning the Province of Ontario to expand water treatment training opportunities that is delivered in a method that is flexible and affordable; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and the Town of Rainy River. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Municipality of North Perth endorsing the briefing from AMO calling for discussion on Social and Economic Prosperity; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and the Municipality of North Perth. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich directs staff to apply for delegations as provided by Council. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution of the Town of Aurora requesting that the Government of Ontario re-evaluate its "formula" on how many cannabis stores are permissible within the boundaries of a municipality, including but not limited to: using a cap or upper limit; utilizing a population per capita formula; utilizing a disance to the next cannabis retail store formula AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and the Town of Aurora. Motion:

WHEREAS the Dutton Dunwich West Elgin Housing Stability Coalition is tasked with identifying barriers to affordable, supportive and accessible housing for the communities of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin; and WHEREAS homelessness is not only sleeping on the streets but also couch surfing and moving from one friend or family member to another; and WHEREAS the Coalition has identified that providing a living wage for employees, and those in Ontario Works and ODSP, would allow them to pay rent and avoid homelessness; and THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports their conclusion AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Grimsby calling for a united effort between Federal, Provincial and local government for a Livable Income Program; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and the Town of Grimsby. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the letter from the Municipality of Bluewater asking the Province of Ontario to consider the following actions regarding improving childcare in Ontario: Review and Reform Educational Requirements Invest in Professional Development Increase Wages Expand Funding Promote Public Awareness AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP, The Municipality of Bluewater, and Municipality of West Grey. Motion:

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 approve the following dates for the 2024 Council Meeting Schedule: January 10 and 24, 2024 February 14 and 28, 2024 March 13 and 27, 2024 April 10 and 24, 2024 May 8 and 22, 2024 June 12 and 26, 2024 July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm September 11 and 25, 2024 October 9 and 23, 2024 November 13 and 27, 2024 December 11, 2024 Motion:

That Dutton Dunwich Council receives the report from Jackie Morgan-Beunen, Chief Building Official re: 2024 to 2026 Proposed Fees and Charges – Building Department and; THAT Council approves the proposed fee adjustments as recommended in the 2024 Revised Proposed Fees and Charges Report and; THAT Council directs staff to hold a public meeting for building fees on December 13, 2023. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich tables the mutual agreement drain for Salina Street until the next Council meeting. Motion:

THAT By-law #2023-52, being a by-law to borrow on the credit of the Corporation in the amount of $325,000 for the improvement of the Lucas Drain be read a third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law #2023-68, 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 6:13 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution of the Town of Aurora requesting that the Government of Ontario re-evaluate its "formula" on how many cannabis stores are permissible within the boundaries of a municipality, including but not limited to: a. using a cap or upper limit; b. utilizing a population per capita formula; c. utilizing a distance to the next cannabis retail store formula AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP and the Town of Aurora. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the letter from the Municipality of Bluewater asking the Province of Ontario to consider the following actions regarding improving childcare in Ontario: a. Review and Reform Educational Requirements b. Invest in Professional Development c. Increase Wages d. Expand Funding e. Promote Public Awareness AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack, MPP, Karen Vecchio, MP, The Municipality of Bluewater, and Municipality of West Grey. Motion: