Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the request of the Farmers Market for the road closure of Victoria Street from 14 Victoria Street to Brock Street for the 2025 season, May 4, 2025 to October 26, 2025. AND THAT event coordinators work with staff regarding logistics of the road closure and provide the Uxbridge Fire Department with an Emergency Plan.

THAT correspondence from Dan Risebrough Barnes, RERA Canada Inc. regarding a proposal for resolution on Rail Corridor Sublease Agreement be received for information.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 10, 2025.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding impacts of the International Student Program Changes to Local Post Secondary Programs be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula regarding cell towers and their associated maintenance be received for information; AND THAT a copy be

THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula regarding proposed mandate that all new cars and trucks sold in Canada be equipped with a tow hook be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Gabrielle Untermann regarding the Spirit Bear Sculpture at Town Hall be received for information; AND THAT staff work with Ms. Untermann to have the Spirit Bear Sculpture returned to her at the Township's expense due to its end of life condition; AND THAT steps be taken to procure a new sculpture for that location in keeping with the Spirit Bear sculpture.

THAT Council support the request of the Uxbridge and District Uxbridge 2025 Uxbridge & District Lions Club to host a Voluntary Road Toll on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Zehrs/Canadian Tire plaza with May 23 and May 24, 2025 as rain dates; AND THAT the Lions work with staff to ensure all safety measures are being adhered to.

THAT correspondence from County of Frontenac regarding January 15, 2025 - Motion to support increasing the maximum annual Tile Drain Loan Limit to a minimum of $250, 000.00 be received for information; 7 AND THAT a copy be

THAT correspondence from Township of McGarry regarding Resolution of Support - Township of McGarry - Ontario Building Code be received for information; AND THAT a copy be

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of February 3, 2025 be endorsed.

THAT Report PWO-02-25, as amended, of Ben Kester, Director of Special Projects be received for information; AND THAT Council accept the list of Construction and Development Considerations as outlined in the Summary Letter – Environmental Review from BluMetric dated January 27, 2025; AND THAT Report PWO-02/25 be forwarded to the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Downtown Revitalization Committee. AND THAT the report be included as part of the RFP document for the proposed Centennial Park Master Plan.

THAT Report BG-02/25 of Regional Councillor Bruce Garrod, be received for information; AND THAT a copy be

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 11:17 a.m. to discuss the following matters:  Personal matters about an identifiable individual including Municipal and Local Board employees  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality

THAT Council rise from In-camera at 12:02 p.m. with business to report.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the recommendations in confidential Reports FR-02/25 of Fire Chief Mike MacDonald, CAO-05/25 of Kristi Honey, CAO, PWO-01/25 of Ben Kester, Director of Special Projects, and CL-11/25 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk; AND THAT Report CL-12/25 of Laura Rupprecht, Legislative Coordinator, be

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2025-009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of February 24, 2025 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2025-009 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.