Council Meeting

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

THAT the regular meeting end to sit as a Committee of Adjustment hearing to hear application file MV 06/24, filed by Robert Smith, at 5:36pm. Motion:

THAT the regular meeting reconvenes at 5:43pm Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Drainage Superintendent titled “Receive the Report of the Engineer – David Carroll Drain #3, dated November 13, 2024, for information; and THAT Council receives and decides to proceed with the report of the Engineer for the David Carroll Drain #3, dated October 11, 2024; and THAT the meeting to consider the report will be held at approximately 5:00pm November 27 , 2024. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Drainage Superintendent titled “Receive the Report of the Engineer – David Carroll Drain”, dated November 13, 2024 for information; and THAT Council receives and decides to proceed with the report of the Engineer for the David Carroll Drain dated October 28, 2024; and THAT the meeting to consider the report will be held at approximately 5:00pm on November 27 , 2024. Motion:

THAT Correspondence item 10.a. from Kevin Vanderveen be received and filed. Motion:

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich formally requests; The Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of t

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Puslinch calling on the Provincial Government to: Prioritize the protection of agricultural lands in the management of excess soil from roads and underground projects and in the planning and feasibility studies related to such projects; Ensure that adequate resources are allocated to the MECP to support effective enforcement and oversight of excess soild regulations; Collaborate with municipalities to provide necessary support and funding for enforcement activities related to excess soil management, minimizing finacial burdens on local taxpayers; Conduct a comprehensive impact assessment that considers all aspects of sustainable development, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Report, before proceedings with the traffic tunnel project and any further amendments to excess soil legislation. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP and the Township of Puslinch. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the road closure on December 14, 2024 for the Annual Santa Claus Parade as follows: Currie Road from 206 Currie Road to Shackleton Street; Miller Road from Pioneer Line to Currie Road; and Pioneer Line from Currie Road to Miller Road AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Elgin County and the Wallacetown Optimist Club. 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 receives the report of the Clerk titled “2024-2026 Policy Review - Part 3”, dated November 13, 2024 for information; AND THAT Council approve the following policies: F.03.001 Waiver or Reduction of Rental Fees for Municipally Owned Facilities F.03.002 Municipal Grants Program Policy Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Daffodil Auxiliary Committee titled “Daffodil Auxiliary Relocation Report”, dated November 13, 2024, for information. AND THAT The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich works with and provides a suitable building site for the Daffodil Auxiliary. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich accepts the annual report for the West Elgin Community Centre Board for 2024 AND THAT Council approve the proposed 2025 operating and capital budget requiring a contribution from the municipality of $77,946.00 AND FURTHER THAT that we include a contribution of $25,000.00 plus our share of any 2024 surplus into the reserve for the arena improvement project. Motion:

THAT By-law 2024-48, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Treasurer be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law 2024-49, being a by-law to authorize a hold harmless and indemnity agreement for winter maintenance in the Highland Estates Subdivision between the Corporation of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich and Amjen Realty Inc. be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law 2024-49, being a by-law to authorize a hold harmless and indemnity agreement for winter maintenance in the Lila North Subdivision between the Corporation of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich and 2689442 Ontario Inc. 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 6:27 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 Lab A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations - s.239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act - Medical Centre Labour relations or employee negotiations - s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Water Department Staff Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby comes out of the closed session of the meeting at 7:03 pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT By-law #2024-51, 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 7:04 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Puslinch calling on the Provincial Government to: 1. Prioritize the protection of agricultural lands in the management of excess soil from roads and underground projects and in the planning and feasibility studies related to such projects; 2. Ensure that adequate resources are allocated to the MECP to support effective enforcement and oversight of excess soil regulations; 3. Collaborate with municipalities to provide necessary support and funding for enforcement activities related to excess soil management, minimizing financial burdens on local taxpayers; 4. Conduct a comprehensive impact assessment that considers all aspects of sustainable development, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Report, before proceedings with the traffic tunnel project and any further amendments to excess soil legislation. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP and the Township of Puslinch. 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 6:27 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 Lab b. A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations - s.239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act - Medical Centre c. Labour relations or employee negotiations - s.239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Water Department Staff Motion: