Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the May 1, 2023 Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 7:02 pm

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:  April 3, 2023 Special Meeting  April 3, 2023 Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 57-2023 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry waive the Mobile Food Licence Fee of $300.00 for all vendors during the Canada Day Celebration at Smithfield Park and that each vendor provide items A through J of this report to the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement for approval of a Mobile Food Premise Licence and furthermore that the facility rental fees of $217.95 be waived.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 58-2023 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approves the request from the Glengarry Mental Health Initiative for to waive fees in the amount of $540.86 to cover the cost of the soccer fields and building rental.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 59-2023 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby allocates $4,000 to support the June 9-11, 2023 exhibition of the Quilt of Belonging in Williamstown.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 60-2023 be received and that the presentation of the Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for 2022 be acknowledged.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 61-2023 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry appoint Stephanie Jaworski to the SDG Rural Education Ad Hoc Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 62-2023 be received and that By- law 26-2023, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the Township of South Glengarry be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 1st day of May 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 64-2023 be received and that By- law 28-2023, being a by-law to authorize the transfer the unopened road allowance located on Part of Lot 9, Concession 1, being PINS 671370264 and 671370262 in the former Township of Lancaster, now in the Township of South Glengarry to 2122833 Ontario Inc. be read a first, second and third time, passed signed and sealed in open council this 1st day of May 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 65-2023 be received and that By- law 29-2023, being a by-law to remove the 1-foot reserve legally described as Block 33 on Plan 14M-9, PIN 67128-0343 be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 1 st day of May 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 66-2023 be received and that By- law 30-2023, being a by-law to assume the Valley View Road Extension, identified as Part 1 of 14R-67, and to assume Ruby Drive, identified as PIN 671290757, as public streets be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 1st day of May 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of South Glengarry does recognize the importance of Emergency Management in Ontario and the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness and the need to be prepared within 72 hours for the possibility of an emergency. AND WHEREAS during Emergency Preparedness Week, Ontario residents will identify and learn about risks in their communities and how they can protect themselves knowing the potential hazards and risks you face, planning ahead and being prepared are the best steps to ensure that you and your family will survive an emergency or disaster; AND WHEREAS Although focused on personal preparedness, Emergency Preparedness Week also carries messages for business owners, municipal officials and utility operators; ensuring business continuity and updating emergency plans are all just as crucial in assuring community preparedness; AND WHEREAS all levels of government have an important role to play in emergency preparedness and response, but ultimately, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of each and every one of us; NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Lachlan McDonald, do hereby proclaim the week of May 7- 13, 2023 as EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK in the Township of South Glengarry and encourage all citizens to begin today and learn how to prepare now for a safer tomorrow.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 31-2023, 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 1st day of May 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry adjourn to the call of the chair at 8:06 pm.