Council Meeting

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

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich appoints Spriet Associates Ltd. to prepare the necessary report for the Section 78 petition for the East Galbraith and Sowden drains; and THAT notice of Council's decision to appoint the engineer be sent to the requester, LTVCA, OMAFA and Spriet Associates Ltd. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives for information the report of the Drainage Superintendent titled “Report of the Engineer for the McKillop No. 2 Drain & Zach McCallum Branch Drain, dated March 23, 2026”; AND THAT Council receives the report of the Engineer for the McKillop No. 2 Drain & Zach McCallum Branch Drain, dated March 23, 2026 and the report proceeds to the Council meeting of April 22, 2026 at approximately 5:15pm where it will be considered as required under Section 42 of the Drainage Act. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich appoints Spriet Associates Ltd. to prepare the necessary report for the Section 4(1)(c) petition for the Nagy drain; and THAT notice of Council's decision to appoint the engineer be sent to the requester, LTVCA, OMAFA and Spriet Associates Ltd. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives for information the report of the Drainage Superintendent titled “Report of the Engineer – McCaffrey Drain, dated November 10, 2025”. AND THAT Council receives the report of the Engineer for the McCaffrey Drain, dated November 10, 2025 and the report proceeds to the Council meeting of April 22, 2026 at approximately 5:15pm where it will be considered as required under Section 42 of the Drainage Act. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the OCWA report titled “Annual Summary Report for the Dutton-Dunwich Distribution System WW# 220002967 2025 ”, dated March 27, 2026 for information. Motion:

Coyne Road is one of only three remaining north-south connections within the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich and its role in the municipal transportation network is significant; Whereas current traffic data does not accurately reflect the road’s significance, due to the deteriorated condition of the bridge causing residents to avoid using this route, adding unnecessary travel distance and time for residents, agricultural operators, service providers, and businesses; Whereas Coyne Road provides a safer and more appropriate corridor for large and oversized agricultural equipment and eliminating this route would force slow-moving farm vehicles onto Currie Road, endangering drivers and pedestrians; Whereas closure of the Coyne Road overpass would force emergency vehicles to take longer alternate routes, directly impacting response times in situations where minutes can mean the difference between life and death; Therefore, be it resolved: THAT Municipality of Dutton Dunwich calls upon the Ministry of Transportation to give serious consideration in the final decision-making process regarding the closure of the Coyne Road overpass, given the impact the closure would have on transportation, agriculture, economic activity, and emergency response; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to: The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing The Honourable Andrew Lawton, Member of Parliament Allan Hodgins, Senior Project Manager, Ministry of Transportation Elizab

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 “ 2026 Municipal Election – Joint Compliance Audit Committee ”, dated April 8, 2026 for information; AND THAT Council adopt the by-law establishing an Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 Municipal Election in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives for information the report from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades – Status Update." Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives for information the report from the Water Operations Foreman titled “13569 Cowal Road - Private Water Service Connection”, AND THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich approves the installation of a 2” private water service connection from Duff Line waterline to the property located at 13569 Cowal Road at the 2026 water connection fee of $12,658.73, AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement, required for the implementation of a private water service connection at 13569 Cowal Road, to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer. Motion:

THAT By-law #2026-18, being a by-law to appoint a Clerk be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law #2026-20, being a by-law to establish a Joint Complia nce Audit Committee be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law #2026-21, 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 5:24 p.m. Motion:

Whereas Coyne Road is one of only three remaining north-south connections within the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich and its role in the municipal transportation network is significant; Whereas current traffic data does not accurately reflect the road’s significance, due to the deteriorated condition of the bridge causing residents to avoid using this route, adding unnecessary travel distance and time for residents, agricultural operators, service providers, and businesses; Whereas Coyne Road provides a safer and more appropriate corridor for large and oversized agricultural equipment and eliminating this route would force slow-moving farm vehicles onto Currie Road, endangering drivers and pedestrians; Whereas closure of the Coyne Road overpass would force emergency vehicles to take longer alternate routes, directly impacting response times in situations where minutes can mean the difference between life and death; Therefore, be it resolved: THAT Municipality of Dutton Dunwich calls upon the Ministry of Transportation to give serious consideration in the final decision- making process regarding the closure of the Coyne Road overpass, given the impact the closure would have on transportation, agriculture, economic activity, and emergency response; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to:  The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing  The Honourable Andrew Lawton, Member of Parliament  Allan Hodgins, Senior Project Manager, Ministry of Transp