Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the agenda as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as circulated: - Previous Meeting Minutes - February 20, 2024 - Special Meeting Minutes - March 4, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2024-32 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry not move forward with procurement of ventilation for the Char-Lan Recreation Centre canteen.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 31-2024 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approves the request from the Glengarry Fencibles Trust to waive the Tartan Hall fee in the amount of $197.75 for the 2024 Gala Dinner.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2024-30 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approves the request from the Raisin Region Conservation Authority for a donation in the amount of $2,557.42 to be funded from Grants and Donations to cover the cost of shore-based water rescue services and the Char-Lan Recreation Hall rental fee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2024-29 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry award Procurement 2024-01 for the Supply and Placement of Granular Materials to Green Infrastructure Paving in accordance with their submission at the unit cost of $14.75 per tonne with applied quantities to not exceed the approved budget of $510,000; and furthermore, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all appropriate documents.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2024-28 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry award Procurement 2024-02 for the Renewal of the Chapel Road Bridge (SN 30018) and Second Line Road Bridge (SN 30044) to Willis Kerr Contracting Limited as per their submission of $823,124.00 plus HST; THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to sign all relevant documents; AND FURTHERMORE that the estimated $125,000 budget overage be funded by the Roads Structures Reserve.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2024-33 be received and that By- law 2024-13, being a by-law to accept certain lands as road allowances pursuant to the conditions of severance B-25-23 and to dedicate same to the public use as public highway be read a first, second and third time, passed signed and sealed in open council this 18th day of March 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT That Staff Report 2024-35 be received and that by-law 2024-015, being by-law to amend By-law 38-09, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Township of South Glengarry, to rezone the property legally described as Part of Lot 9, Concession 1, being part 1 of RP 14R5459, in the geographic Township of Lancaster, now in the Township of South Glengarry, County of Glengarry, located at 6055 4th Line Road (PIN: 671370262) from Highway Commercial (CH) to Highway Commercial – Exception Ten (CH-10) to permit the following: (Part 7.1) Add the following additional permitted uses: Transportation Terminal and Warehouse/Distribution Centre. (Part 3.39(7)(c)) Reduce the required 30-meter watercourse setback for development and site alteration to 15 meters. (Part 3.37) Permit shipping containers on the subject property located only in the rear yard and stacked no more than 2 high. (Part 3.5) Permitting a transportation terminal as a use without the erecting of a building on the subject property. (Part 4.11(8)) Permitting more than 50% of lot frontage as driveways and parking on the subject property, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 18th day of March 2024. The Council of the Township of South Glengarry confirms that no public comments were received on this application that resulted in the need to deny the requested zoning amendment.

Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; And whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility, and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; And whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; And whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; And whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges, like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers, and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; And whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; And whereas property taxpayers, including people on fixed incomes and small businesses, cannot afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; And whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; And whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration. Be it resolved that the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario. Be it further resolved

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council convene to Closed Session at 8:08 pm to discuss the following item(s) under Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act S.O. 2001 (2) a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise and reconvene at 9:31 pm into open session without reporting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration be directed to carry out all actions as specified in the Closed Session minutes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2024-016, being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 18th day of March 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry adjourn to the call of the chair at 9:33 pm.