Council Meeting

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

THAT the public meeting for the 2024 Municipal Budget opens at 5:01pm. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich approves the 2024 Operational Budget as presented; and THAT Council approve tax revenue in the amount of $5,412,124. Motion:

THAT the public meeting for the 2024 Municipal Budget closes at 5:21pm. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Drainage Superintendent titled “Gilroy Drain – CSX Facilities Encroachment Agreement”, dated April 10, 2024 for information; and THAT Council enter into a Facilities Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation Inc for the construction of the of Gilroy Drain across their abandoned right of way; and FURTHER THAT Council instructs the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract and forward a copy to CSX Transportation Inc. Motion:

THAT Council award VanBree Drainage & Bulldozing Ltd . the contract for the construction of the Gilroy Drain in the amount of $ 359,700.00 plus HST; and FURTHER THAT Council instructs the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract and forward a copy to the contractor. Motion:

THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Planner titled “Request to Approve Heritage Designation By-law for Crinan Community Centre, 13568 Dunborough Road, Dutton Dunwich ”, dated April 10, 2024, for information; AND THAT Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich approve the designation of 13568 Dunborough Road as property to be of cultural heritage value or interest under the provisions of Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. O. 18, in accordance with the by-law 2024-17. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Planner titled “Proposed Interim Control By-law as a Moratorium to Pause New Development and Draft Servicing Allocation Policy”, dated April 10, 2024, for information, THAT Council approve an Interim Control By-law, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, for a period of up to one (1) year, temporarily prohibiting all development within the settlement area of Dutton in order to address municipal servicing capacity limitations, in accordance with the by-law attached, and THAT Administration continues to work on the Draft Servicing Allocation Policy for Council consideration at a future meeting. For (1) H. Dryfhout Against (3) A. Drouillard, K. Loveland, and C. Pemberton Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the City of Brantford requesting the Federal Government to exclude home heating from the federal carbon tax to reduce the burden on citizens, as has been done in Saskatchewan, and for the Federal and Provincial Governments to reinstate home energy retrofit rebate and grant programs; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP, and the City of Brantford. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from Prince Edward County encouraging the Provincial Government to take action urgently to; create a "Municipal Accessibility Fund" for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings, and to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review immediate crisis recommendations; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP, and Prince Edward County. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from Clearview Township endorsing the passing of Bill C-63 in the House of Commons and the establishment of a "digital safety commission" and nomination of an "independent" Ombudsman; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP and Clearview Township. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe requesting that the Province through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) consider increasing the maximum annual Tile Loan limit to a minimum of $100,000; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP, and the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe. 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 Manager of Roads and Facilities titled “2024 Line Painting”, dated April 10, 2024, for information. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report from Jeff McArthur, Fire Chief re Fire Inspector, for information; AND THAT Dutton Dunwich Council hereby approve using Bill Todd’s fire inspection and investigation services and that Council approves staff to draft an agreement for these services. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report from Jeff McArthur, Fire Chief re Fire Prevention Officer, for information; AND THAT Dutton Dunwich Council hereby approves the creation of a Fire Prevention Officer position. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich receives the report of the Executive Assistant titled Watermain Extension Policy – Dutton Distribution System dated April 10, 2024 for information; AND THAT Council adopt Policy WRD 013-2024 Watermain Extension Policy – Dutton Distribution System. Motion:

THAT by-law 2024-16, being a by-law to establish development charges for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich be read a first second and third time and passed. Motion:

THAT by-law 2024-17, being a by-law to designate 13568 Dunborough Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest 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 6:18 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality - s.239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act - Dymock Line Motion:

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby comes out of the closed session of the meeting at 6:47 pm, and the regular meeting reconvenes. Motion:

THAT By-law #2024-18, 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 6:48 p.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 6:18 p.m., in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 for discussion of the following matters: a. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality - s.239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act - Dymock Line Motion: