Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 27, 2023 be lifted from the table.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 27, 2023 be approved.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 11, 2023 be approved.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Monitoring of Growth Trends - #2023-INFO-102 be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding 2024 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (2023-F-22) be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Organics Management Plan - Multi-Residential Enhanced Green Bin Program (2023-WR-9) be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding comments on proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 316/07 under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 to create a recreational class provincial park in the Township of Uxbridge (Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting #019-7733) be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding a r equest that the Government of Ontario provide core funding for organizations providing programs, care and services for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder as part of the 2024 Provincial Budget be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Aurora regarding Community Safety and Inciteful Speech be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Tay Township regarding Provincial Cemetery Management Support Request be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Township of Conmee regarding Prohibition of those with an unpardoned criminal record from sitting on municipal council be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Mark Wage of the Uxbridge Clays regarding their s chedule of 2024 Saturday dates be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT Council support the request of the Uxbridge Clays for a noise exemption to host an event on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

THAT the request of Dan Barnes of 241 Developments to lease a portion of the Metrolinx lands (railyard trackage) to house the 1919 Boxcar and possibly two locomotives and a van until they can be relocated in 2024 (approximately 9 months) be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT Report CL-01/24 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Township staff not engage in any further discussion with YDHR on a new lease for the train station, or sublease for the Metrolinx lands; AND THAT Township staff investigate available opportunities for the Train Station and work in consultation with Metrolinx for the future use of the Metrolinx lands; AND THAT a report be brought forward to Council for consideration once all options have been determined and investigated; AND THAT once opportunities have been approved by Metrolinx, the Downtown Revitalization Committee and the Tourism Advisory Committee be included in discussions for future use of the Train Station and Metrolinx lands.

THAT the Township negotiate a Permission to Enter agreement with the York Durham Heritage Railway, should they require access to the lands beyond February 1 st , 2024, on a month to month basis, to a maximum of April 30, 2024 for the sole purpose of the removal of assets, provided proof of insurance is submitted, and YDHR’s account balance with the Township is current.

THAT Report BL-01/24 Of Hilary Williams, Director of By-law and Animal Services be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the implementation of the proposed Storm Sewer Use By-law.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2024-001 and 2024-003 to 2024-007 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2024-001 and 2024-003 to 2024-007 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

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 11:04 a.m. to discuss the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality

THAT Council rise from In-camera at 12:20 p.m. with no business to report.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-008 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of January 8, 2024 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2024-008 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

AND THAT the Township negotiate a Permission to Enter Agreement with the York Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR), should they require access to the lands beyond February 1st, 2024, on a month to month basis, to a maximum of April 30, 2024 for the sole purpose of the removal of assets, provided proof of insurance is submitted, and YDHR’s account balance with the Township is current.

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 11:04 a.m. to discuss the following matters: 9  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality