Council Meeting

THAT By-law #2025-26, being a by-law to appoint Randi Bergsma as Deputy Clerk of the 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 opens at 5:01 p.m. Motion:

THAT the public meeting for the 2025 Budget opens at 5:02 pm Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich approves the 2025 Operational Budget as presented; and THAT Council approve tax revenue in the amount of $6,105,641. Motion:

THAT the public meeting for the 2025 Budget closes at 5:32 pm Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Prince Edward-Lennox and Addington Social Services Committee calling on the Provincial Government to urgently increase Ontario Works rates to match ODSP rate increases and to commit to ongoing cost of living increases above and beyond the rate of inflation. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP and the Prince Edward-Lennox and Addington Social Services Committee. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Township of Central Frontenac to purchase Canadian-made products whenever feasible, and when not in violation of trade agreements and legislation, in all of its purchasing decisions, including increasing current invitational and open market thresholds in the Procurement By-law to enable targeted purchases from Canadian Suppliers. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP and the Township of Frontenac. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Tillsonburg requesting that the Provincial Strong Mayor Powers proposed to take effect on May 1, 2025, be

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 Deputy Clerk titled “Request for Heritage Designation of 199 Currie Road”, dated April 23, 2025 for information; AND THAT notice be given under the provisions of Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act , R.S.O. 1990, C. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intent to designate property located at 199 Currie Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest. Motion:

THAT By-law #2025-27, 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 6:00 p.m. Motion:

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich supports the resolution from the Town of Tillsonburg requesting that the Provincial Strong Mayor Powers proposed to take effect on May 1, 2025, be deferred to allow for greater clarity and that the Province seek collaborative input from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO.) AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rob Flack - MPP, Karen Vecchio - MP and the Town of Tillsonburg. Motion: