Council Meeting

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

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the Drainage Act Section 78(1.1) request from Brad Luyks to improve the East Galbraith Drain and the Sowden Drain; AND THAT Council decides to proceed and instructs the Deputy Clerk to send the notification as required in Section 78(2) of the Drainage Act to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority; AND THAT the Clerk notifies the requester of Council’s intention to proceed and appoint an engineer at a subsequent Council meeting, once notice is received from the Conservation Authority that they do not require an environmental appraisal and the 30 days’ notice required in Section 78(2) has passed. Motion:

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives and supports the resolution from Northumberland County regarding the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Rob Flack - MPP, Andrew Lawton - MP and Northumberland County. Motion:

THAT the items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Receives for information the report from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “ICBL Exemption - Minor Variance – 189 Currie Road”. AND THAT Council exempt the owners of 189 Currie Road from the ICBL to allow them to proceed with applying for a minor variance application. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Receives for information the report from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Station #1 Upgrades Update”; THAT Administration be directed to engage with financial institutions to arrange additional municipal wastewater debt financing of up to $990,000 and report back to Council for approval. AND THAT Administration be directed to review and arrange the refinancing or renewal of existing municipal debt maturing in 2026 and report back to Council. Motion:

THAT By-laws No. 2026-04, 2026-05, 2026-06, 2026-07, 2026-08 and 2026-09 be read a first, second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT By-law #2026-10, 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 5:14 p.m. Motion: