Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Principles Integrity Annual Report presentation for information.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the March 20, 2024 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 007 for information; and That Council declare the section of unopened road allowance between Lot 17 and Lot 18, Concession 14, 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.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 008 for information; and That Council declare the lands identified as Part 1, Part of Lot 236, Concession 2, SWTSR, Geographic Township of Proton, Plan 16R-12026 as surplus to the needs of the Township; and That Council directs the Clerk to perform all necessary administrative actions to prepare the lands for sale and issue a Request for Proposals with a minimum bid of $200,000.00 per acre.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 009 for information; and That Council accepts the Petition for Drainage Works under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, signed by Marlin and Rita Martin and Joseph M and Adina Bauman, owners in partner of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 12, Geographic Township of Proton and Brendan McDonald, owner of Lot 7, Concession 13, Geographic Township of Proton; and That Council directs the Clerk to notify the petitioners and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority of its decision to proceed as required by Section 5 of the Drainage Act; and That Council appoint Tom Pridham, P. Eng., of R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd. as the Engineer to make an examination of the area requiring drainage in the received drainage petition and to provide a report to Council in accordance with Section 8 of the Drainage Act, for consideration at a future meting of Council.

That Council include a sixth clause that states, “That Council recommends that the Board consider the establishment of a standard remuneration policy that applies to all members, including municipal Council, community and provincial appointees to ensure consistent, fair and equitable treatments and that this recommendation be circulated to the participating municipal Councils.”

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 010 for information; and That Council supports appointment of the following members to the 4 Community Appointee positions on the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board: 1. Michelle Reynolds, Township of Georgian Bluffs 2. Karl Ellis, Township of Southgate 3. Gerry Solursh, Township of Northern Bruce Peninsula 4. Nicole Martin, Municipality of Grey Highlands; and That Council consider by-law 2024-031 to confirm the appointment on Karl Ellis on the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board at the April 17, 2024 Council Meeting; and That Council supports the Township of Georgian Bluffs to provide administrative support to the board; and That Council supports the Township of Georgian Bluffs to on-board a part-time shared staff resource, with costs to be shared evenly amongst the nine participating detachment parties; and That staff be directed to circulate the Joint Board’s 2025 Operating Budget to all participating bodies prior to commencement of 2025 Budget deliberations; and That Council recommends that the Board consider the establishment of a standard remuneration policy that applies to all members, including municipal Council, community and provincial appointees to ensure consistent, fair and equitable treatments and that this recommendation be circulated to the participating municipal Councils.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 011 for information; and That Council supports the Holstein Agro Expo and Rodeo Annual Event being held on June 29th, 30th and July 1st, 2024, at 143336 Southgate Road 14, Holstein, Ontario; and That Council deem the Holstein Agro Expo and Rodeo as a municipally significant event and supports the Holstein Agro Expo and Rodeo committee in obtaining a Special Occasions Permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 012 for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2024-035 to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with Gregory and Margot Ford for lands identified as Part of Block 40, Plan 16M5, being Part 1, 16R-11941, Township of Southgate, Part of PIN 37288-0023.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-035 being a by- law to authorize a purchase and sale agreement between Gregory and Margot Ford 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 PW2024- 015 for information; and That Council approve the recommendations for the endorsement of the report for the Dundalk Water and Sewage Treatment Reserve Capacity as prepared by Triton Engineering Services Ltd; and That Council approves these reports to be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) District Office in Owen Sound and the Grey County Planning Department for their review and comment on the Dundalk Water and Sewage Treatment Reserve Capacity 2024 calculations.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 024 for information; and That Council consider By-law 2024-032 to authorize entering to an amending site plan agreement with 2137569 Ontario Inc. Greenlid & C.C. Plastic Products; and That Council consider By-law 2024-033 to authorize entering into a final capacity allocation agreement with 2137569 Ontario Inc. Greenlid & C.C. Plastic Products, for lands at 101 Eco Parkway, Lots 235-236, Concession 2 SWTSR geographic Township of Proton.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-032 being a by- law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Amending 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 2024-033 being a by- law to authorize an agreement between 2134569 Ontario Inc. 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 approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated April 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 April 3, 2024 as information.

Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated April 3, 2024 as information.

Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 10:29AM to discuss matters relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Sec 239(2)(c))(Subject: Property Sale Update); and That all those required remain in attendance.

Be it resolved that Council proceed out of Closed Session at 10:45AM.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-034 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 April 3, 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 10:47AM.