Council Meeting

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

THAT the tile drain loan application for 7505 Plum Point Road, Con 11 and 12, Lot 15, be approved subject to the terms and conditions of the tile loan program and the availability of funds from the Province of Ontario; THAT a $200.00 inspection fee apply and separate invoices be submitted, one for eligible work and one for ineligible work, as specified in the tile loan program; AND THAT the applicants are required to notify the drainage inspector 48 hours before construction is to begin. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Drainage Superintendent titled “Report of the Engineer – Bennett Drain”, dated September 9, 2026, for information; AND THAT Council receives the Report of the Engineer for the Bennett Drain, dated August 21, 2026 and the report proceeds to the October 14, 2026 council meeting, at approximately 5:00pm where it will be considered as required under Section 42 of the Drainage Act. Motion:

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives and supports the resolution from the Municipality of Trent Hills regarding the elimination of the WSIB's Second Injury and Enhancement Fund; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP and the Municipality of Trent Hills. Motion:

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives and supports the resolution from the Municipality of Wawa regarding increased funding for rural hospitals; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP and the Municipality of Wawa. Motion:

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the email sent by Tara Barber for information. 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 Clerk titled “Emergency Management Program Committee Member Update”, dated September 9, 2026 for information; AND THAT Council approves the new Emergency Management Program By-law. Motion:

vote: Ward 1 - Councillor Pemberton - yes Ward 2 - Councillor Drouillard - yes Ward 2 - Councillor Dryfhout - yes Deputy Mayor Loveland - yes Mayor Hentz - yes THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Senior Manager of Infrastructure and Development titled “G946 Volvo Grader Transmission Replacement”, dated September 9, 2026, for information; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer approve the expenditure of $81,650.32 including HST, for the repair and replacement of a Volvo Remanufactured Transmission from NORS Machinery for the Municipality’s G946 Volvo Grader; THAT $50,000 of the expenditure be funded from the Municipality's Contingency Reserve, with the remaining balance funded from the 2026 Public Works Operating and Capital Budgets; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the repair and process the associated payment. Motion:

THAT By-Law #2026-40, being a by-law to adopt an emergency management program and emergency response plan and to meet other requirements under the emergency management and civil protection act, 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 5:27 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, labour relations or employee negotiations - health services. Motion:

THAT Council returns to open session at 5:51pm. Motion:

THAT By-law #2026-41, 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 5:52 p.m. Motion: