Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the January 17, 2024 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 9:03AM in order to address matters relating to a personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Sec 239(2)(b))(Subject: HR Matters), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Sec 239(2)(c))(Subject: Opinion of Land Value), a proposed or pending acquisition of disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Sec 239(2)(c))(Subject: Property Negotiations) ; and That all those required remain in attendance.

Be it resolved that Council come out of Closed Session at 11:43AM.

Be it resolved that Council proceed past noon.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2023- 004 for information; and That Council consider By-law 2024-011 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site plan agreement with Levi and Martha Bowman for lands at 126521 Southgate Road 12, Lot 35, Concession 9 geographic Township of Proton; and That Council consider Bylaw 2024-012 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to a site plan agreement with Manassa and Lavina Frey for lands at 712789 Southgate Road 71, Part Lot 220, Concession 1 SWTSR geographic Township of Proton.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-011 being a by- law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-012 being a by- law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 005 on the proposed rezoning to implement Official Plan Amendment 21 regarding Source Water Protection provisions and that a public meeting be scheduled at the earliest opportunity in accordance with the Ontario Planning Act.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 002 for information; and That Council appoints Councillor Singh Soares to represent the Township of Southgate on the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board; and That an ad-hoc selection committee be formed to select and appoint the required allotment of community representatives, known as the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Police Services Board Community Appointee Selection Committee; and That the same Member of Council appointed to the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board be appointed to the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board Community Appointee Selection Committee; and That Council support staff jointly advertising for 4 Community Appointees to the Board, to be appointed at large throughout the detachment area.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 004 for information; and That Council declare the lands identified as Con 14 Pt Lot 16 RP17R2139 Part 1 and Con 13 Pt Lot 16 RP16R8220 Part 1 as surplus to the needs of the Township; and That Council directs the Clerk to perform all necessary actions to prepare the lands for sale and issue a Request for Proposals with a minimum bid price of $475,000.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PW2024- 005 for information; and That Council declare Concession 15, Part Lot 15, Geographic Township of Proton, as surplus to the needs of the Township; and That Council directs the Clerk to perform all necessary actions to prepare the lands for sale and issue a Request for Proposals for the lands.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PW2024- 007 for information; and That Council approve the recommendations to award the 2024 equipment rentals quotes as received; and That Council approve the recommendations to award the 2024 road maintenance tenders as received from: 1. Da-Lee for the 35% Liquid Dust Suppressant at $566.30 per flake tonne and that Holland Transport be awarded the 20% Liquid Dust Suppressant at $471.00 per flake tonne plus HST. 2. Cox Construction Limited for the Cold in Place - Hot Mix Asphalt Paving tender at a total project cost $1,487,673.60 plus HST. 3. Winter sand supply and haul with pugmill equipment be awarded to H Bye Construction in the amount of $157,760.00 plus HST.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CAO2024-001 highlighting 2023 township accomplishments for information; and That the information contained in this report and attachment be placed on the website for public access.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report for information; and That Council approve the recreation agreement as outlined; and That Council consider adoption of a by-law following approval of this report.

Be it resolved that by-law 2024-008 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North and the Corporation of the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; 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; WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; 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; WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Southgate call on the Province of Ontario to 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 On

Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated February 7, 2024 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Correspondence consent agenda dated February 7, 2024 as information.

Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated February 7, 2024 save and except items 12.3.7 Municipality of South Bruce - Letter to MNRF MPP - Review Fee Change as information.

Be it resolved that Council receive Consent Item 12.3.7 Municipality of South Bruce - Letter to MNRF MPP - Review Fee Changes; and That Whereas the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issued a new directive on December 13th, 2023 extending the Minister's Direction issued on December 28, 2022 through the calendar year 2024, which mandated that conservation authorities should not alter fees related to planning, development, and permitting; and Whereas this Directive presents a significant challenge to Conservation Authorities as many of their 2024 Budgets were previously approved by the Board of Directors which incorporated increases to move towards achieving cost recovery through their Environmental Planning and Regulation fees; and Whereas the Provincial directives that restrict Conservation Authorities ability to generate revenue, along with the continued decrease in direct funding from the Province to Conservation Authorities, pose substantial challenges and have serious implications for their operational and financial stability; and Whereas, as a result of this unexpected extension of the 2023 fee structure into 2024, Conservation Authorities’ financial planning and operational capabilities are significantly impacted with the potential that the 2024 budget may need to be revised and possibly impose further financial burden on watershed municipalities. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Township of Southgate hereby request that the Minister of Natur

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-009 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on February 7, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 1:07PM.