Council Meeting

THAT Council support in principle the requests of financial and in-kind support of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario's 150th anniversary events; AND THAT said requests including $1,500 for advertising, approval to use empty storefront windows for displays, approval for posting of signage in various locations throughout the Township, use of e-signage, rental of Arena and Community room for skating during the Holiday Trail, free use of both BIA and Tourism trailers, and amplification of social media posts to promote events be

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of February 26, 2024 be approved.

THAT the minutes of the Special meeting of Council of March 18, 2024 be approved.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham re Request from the Health Department for permission to apply larvicide to catch basins and stagnant bodies of water within the Township of Uxbridge from May to September, 2024 be received for information AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Township of Amaranth re Resolution on request to pause advancement of proposed Highway 413 be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Township of Amaranth re Request to Premier of Ontario to provide Operational Budget Funding amounts to all Ontario Municipalities be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Aurora re Request for amenity sharing Memorandum of Understanding with School Boards for evening/weekend gymnasium use be received for information; AND THAT correspondence be forwarded to staff for consideration.

THAT correspondence from the Township of Brock re Request to increase Provincial contribution to Public Libraries be received for information; AND THAT funding from the Province be increased per the rate of inflation; AND THAT correspondence be forwarded to staff and the Library Board for consideration; AND THAT a letter of support be sent to the Province with the Township of Brock copied. YEA (1) Councillor Pickering NAY (5) Councillor Beach, Councillor Popp, Councillor Snooks, Regional Councillor Garrod, and Councillor Shreeve vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

THAT correspondence from Township of Brock regarding Request to increase Provincial contribution to Public Libraries be received; AND THAT staff be advised not to report back on this topic.

THAT staff review and report to Council on the Museum's operational capacity, financial status, and its alignment to the Strategic Plan

THAT correspondence from the Town of Cobourg re Proposed Amendment to Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to removal of listed (non-designated) properties from Municipal Heritage Registers be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie re Request Provincial Government to support increased funding for Public Libraries and Community Museums be received for information. AND THAT correspondence be forwarded to the Museum Advisory Committee and the Library Board, including a copy of today's meeting minutes (item 8.5) for information purposes.

THAT to correspondence re Zoning Bylaw Amendment ZBA 2021-09, 10850 Concession Road 4 - Henry Eng from Item 8.8 to 8.14 inclusive be received for information; AND THAT copies of correspondence be forwarded to both applicant and planner.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of March 4, 2024 be endorsed.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of March 18, 2024 be endorsed.

THAT Report TR-03/24 of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer re Statement of Remuneration and Expenses of Council, Members of the Committee of Adjustment and Members of the Property Standards Committee for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received for information.

THAT Report TR-04/24 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the report relating to applications under Section 358 of the Municipal Act; AND THAT Council authorizes the Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue to adjust the tax accounts accordingly.

THAT Report RC-01/24 of Katlyn Jones, Museum Curator and Tourism Coordinator and Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Funding from the Downtown Revitalization budget be allocated up to $50,000 to support the grant ask; AND THAT Council approve staff to put forth an application for the ‘My Main Street Community Activator Grant’ for a maximum funding amount of $250,000.

THAT Report DS-18/24 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official be received for information; AND THAT an Amendment to the current Site Plan Agreement to permit the extension of the Phase 3 requirements to December 31, 2027, be approved; AND THAT a further Amendment to the current Site Plan Agreement to permit the final completion date for the project to be extended to December 31, 2028, be approved; AND THAT Council allow an exemption from our current fee of $5.00 per cubic meter as outlined in Schedule ‘A’ of Site Alteration By-law No. 2010-084 to permit a fee of $1.60 per cubic meter.

THAT correspondence from Andrew Mirabella, Associate Partner with Hemson Consulting Ltd. re proposed Development Charge rates be received for information.

THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 11:54 a.m. to discuss the following matters: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality

THAT Council rise from In-Camera at 12:11 p.m. with business to report.

THAT staff prepare correspondence indicating that Council has absolutely no interest in selling the Uxbridge Music Hall.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of March 25, 2024 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2024-026 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham re Request from the Health Department for permission to apply larvicide to catch 5 basins and stagnant bodies of water within the Township of Uxbridge from May to September, 2024 be received for information AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Town of Aurora re Request for amenity sharing Memorandum of Understanding with School Boards for evening/weekend gymnasium use be received for information; AND THAT correspondence be forwarded to staff for consideration. 6

10 THAT Report RC-01/24 of Katlyn Jones, Museum Curator and Tourism Coordinator and Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Funding from the Downtown Revitalization budget be allocated up to $50,000 to support the grant ask; AND THAT Council approve staff to put forth an application for the ‘My Main Street Community Activator Grant’ for a maximum funding amount of $250,000.

THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 11:54 a.m. to discuss the following matters: 12  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality

THAT By-law No. 2024-026 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same 13