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 and supports the resolution from the Town of Halton Hills regarding modernizing Ontario's invasive plant rules; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP and the Town of Halton Hills. Motion:

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives and supports the resolution from the Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP and the Municipality of Grey Highlands. 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 Treasurer titled “2025 Year End Reserve Transfers”, dated June 24, 2026 for information; AND THAT Council approves the transfer of funds from the Roads Development Charge reserve to cover the overrun of capital project #25-07 “Currie Road sidewalk from Annabella St to Foodland entrance” in the amount of $100,705.46. AND THAT any 2025 Trans Canada Trail Expenditures be funded from the TCT reserve. 2025= $787.19 AND THAT all 2025 Cenotaph donations be transferred to the Military Heros reserve. 2025= $25,311.20 AND THAT all 2025 Cenotaph expenditures be transferred from the Military Heros reserve. 2025= $85,595.47 AND THAT any 2025 Economic Development department surplus be transferred to the CIP reserve. 2025= $23,316.16 AND THAT all 2025 donations made towards the Dutton Medical Centre be transferred to the Medical Centre reserve. 2025= $2,000.00 AND THAT a Fleet reserve be established and any surplus/deficit of Vehicle & Equipment charges be transferred to/from the Fleet reserve. 2025= $10,078.09 surplus Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Treasurer and Chief Administrative Officer titled “Reserve Fund Balances and Reserve Funding Strategy”, dated June 24, 2026 for information; AND THAT Council endorse Administration’s financial sustainability strategy aimed at improving cash flow management, strengthening reserve funding practices, reducing reliance on short-term borrowing, and enhancing the Municipality’s long-term financial resilience. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives for information the report from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “West Elgin Community Health Centre Lease”; AND THAT Council approve the Lease Agreement between the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich and the West Elgin Community Health Centre and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement, subject to the Chief Administrative Officer's review and approval of any required administrative, technical, or legal revisions. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives for information the report from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “District Lions Club Lease”; AND THAT Council approve the Lease Agreement between the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich and the District Lions Club and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement, subject to the Chief Administrative Officer's review and approval of any required administrative, technical, or legal revisions. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Senior Manager of Infrastructure and Development titled “Downtown Dutton Parking Strategy Review”, dated June 24, 2026, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to move forward with the completion of the parking study for downtown Dutton Dunwich. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Senior Manager of Infrastructure and Development titled “Public Information Centre (PIC) Summary and Updates: Servicing Allocation By-law, Downspout Disconnection Program, and Exempt Unit Inventory”, dated June 24, 2026, for information; AND THAT Council approve the changes related to the attached DD Servicing Allocation By-law 2026-33 AND THAT Council approves the amendment of By-law 2026-05 User Fees to include a submission application fee of $500.00 for servicing allocation. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Senior Manager of Infrastructure and Development titled “Re-visited Water Restriction Agreement – Thomson Line”, dated June 24, 2026, for information; AND THAT Council re-enters into the Water Restriction Agreement and instructs the property owners to provide alternative approach (installing a cistern and/or pump system) until a solution is completed to address the flow and pressure issues; AND THAT Council direct staff to compile the necessary studies and develop a plan of action to assess costs associated to address low-pressure issues in the affected areas. 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 6:12 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: Subject - s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - labour relations or employee negotiations - Health Services Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby comes out of the closed session of the meeting at 6:48pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT By-law #2026-32, 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 6:50p.m. 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 6:12 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: a. Subject – s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act – labour relations or employee negotiations – Health Services Motion: