Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the June 19, 2024 Special Council and Closed Session meetings as presented; and That Council approve the minutes from the June 19, 2024 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented; and That Council approve the minutes from the June 26, 2024 Special Council meeting as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 055 for information; and That Council consider By-law 2024-081 to rezone 079268 Southgate Sideroad 7 to permit a 750 square meter On- Farm Diversified Use (small scale dry manufacturing shop and power room) with 500 square meters outdoor storage, and with the existing home on-site retained as an additional dwelling unit outside the new farm cluster, and that Site Plan Approval applies to the proposed On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU).

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-081 being a by- law to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002, entitled the "Township of Southgate Zoning By-law" 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- 056 for information; and That Council consider By-law 2024-082 to rezone 026453 Highway 89, and That the By-law rezone the subject lands to establish exceptions to the Agricultural-1 zone to allow 20 hectare lot area (less road widening) for the proposed severed and retained parcels (File B13-23), and to permit 750 square meters On-Farm Diversified Use (small scale dry manufacturing shop and power room) with 500 square meters outdoor storage with Site Plan Approval applying to the On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU).

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-082 being a by- law to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002, entitled the "Township of Southgate Zoning By-law" 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- 059 for information; and That Council consider By-law 2024-085 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Servicing Agreement as attached as “Schedule A” to the By-law.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-085 being a by- law to authorize an agreement between Joseph, Salome, Rachel and Emerson Bowman 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.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 057 for information; and That Council consider By-law 2024-083 to rezone 185552 Grey Road 09 to permit a 750 square meters On-Farm Diversified Use (workshop and detached power room) with 500 square meters outdoor storage, and that Site Plan Approval apply to the On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU).

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-083 being a by- law to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002, entitled the "Township of Southgate Zoning By-law" 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- 058 for information; and That Council consider By-law 2024-084 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Servicing Agreement as attached as “Schedule A” to the By-law.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-084 being a by- law to authorize an agreement between Peter and Rebecca O'Donnell 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.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 060 for information; and That Council consider By-law 2024-088 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site plan agreement with NB Martin MFG Inc. for lands at 192748 Southgate Sideroad 19, Lot 27, Concession 16 former geographic Township of Proton.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-088 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 EDO2024-007 for information; and That Council approve the Business Retention and Expansion report and the implementation of the action items outlined within it.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report FIN2024- 017 for information; and That Council consider approval of by-law 2024-091 to authorize the Canada Community Building Fund Municipal Funding Agreement.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-091 being a by- law to authorize an agreement between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario 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.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 024 for information; and That pursuant to Section 65(3) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O, 1990, Council appoint Sid Vander Veen of R.J. Burnside & Associates, as the Engineer for the inspection and assessment of the land due to subsequent connection to the Foley Drainage Works.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 025 for information; and That Council declare the lands identified as Part of Block 40, Plan 16M5, being Part 2, 16R-11941 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 That Council consider approval of an amended agreement of purchase and sale with Greg and Margot Ford to include the Part 2 lands in the sale as originally intended, at the August 7, 2024 Council meeting.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 026 for information; and That Council receive the draft updates to Policy No. 2 – Council Conference and Seminar Attendance Policy as information and provide feedback to staff on the proposed amendments; and That Council direct staff to bring back any necessary amendments to Policy No. 21 – Council Compensation, Expenses and Meeting Claims Guidance Policy, excluding remuneration amounts, if deemed required, to ensure consistency across Policy No. 2 and Policy No. 21; and That Council rescind Policy No. 37 - Council, Committee Member & Staff Expense Claims Guidance Policy due to its outdated and irrelevant nature.

Be it resolved that Council direct staff to remove directly paying the daily meal allowance from the draft policy and make any necessary further amendments surrounding meal allowances as discussed.

Be it resolved that Council direct staff to add the requirement for the conference evaluation form to be submitted back into the draft policy as discussed.

Be it resolved that bylaw number 2024-019 being a by- law to adopt the "Electronic Vehicle Charing Station Policy" known as Policy No. 94 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 2024-078 being a by-law to regulate, control and licence the keeping of dogs and kennels in 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 the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board is delayed in meeting due to lack of insurance coverage and provincial appointments; and Whereas, the Southgate Police Services Board was required to be dissolved effective April 1st, 2024 and Council and residents will no longer receive updates from the OPP Detachment Commander; Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Southgate request that the Province take immediate action to address the legislation that prevents the police boards from obtaining insurance, as well as call on the Province to make the Provincial Appointments, so the new Boards may fulfill their mandates; and Further, the Council of the Township of Southgate request that the OPP Detachment Commander forward the quarterly report(s) until such time as the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Police Services Board is at full compliment with provincial appointees, insurance coverage is in place and it is actively meeting; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Solicitor General, the Hon. Rick Byers - MPP of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated July 3, 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 July 3, 2024 as information.

Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated July 3, 2024 save and except items 11.3.1 Bruce County - Request to Pause Service Level Reductions as information.

Be it resolved that Council receive consent correspondence from the County of Bruce, regarding the Request for the Ontario Ministry of Health to Pause Service Level Reductions for information; and That the Council of the Township of Southgate support the resolution of the Corporation of the County of Bruce (attached); and That Council direct staff to circulate this resolution to all municipalities in Bruce, Grey and Huron, local MPs and MPPs, the Prime Minister, Premier of Ontario, and the Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.

Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 11:56AM.