Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the April 3, 2025 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

Be it resolved that Council waive procedure to allow Rob Stovel of Stovel and Associates and resident Anson Lewis to speak to item 8.1.1 PW2025-012 Asphalt Plant Agreement.

Be it resolved that Council refer staff report PW2025-012 – Cox Asphalt Plant Agreement and By-law 2025-045 – Portable Asphalt Plant Agreement back to staff for further investigation about the haul route, temporary placement of the plant and general concerns expressed with the agreement with Cox Construction and report to Council with further information.

Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 1:48PM in order to address matters relating to Advice That is Subject to Solicitor- Client Privilege, Including Communications Necessary for that Purpose (Sec239(2)(f))(Subject: Enforcement Matter) and Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees (Sec239(2)(b))(Subject: HR Update); and That all those required remain in attendance.

Be it resolved that Council proceed out of Closed Session at 3:11PM.

Be it resolved that Staff Report BES2025-008 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-040 being a by-law to amend the Fees and Charges By-law to add Canine Kennel Inspection Cost recovery; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-042 being a by-law to amend the Canine Control By-law.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-040 being a by- law to amend by-law 2025-014 to establish fees and charges for certain services provided by 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 by-law number 2025-042 being a bylaw to amend by-law 2024-078 being a by-law to regulate, control and license 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.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2025-028 be received for file C1-25 Norman and Salome Martin 752395 Ida Street and be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-046 to relocate and reduce the size of the Agricultural-1 Exception 446 Zone area to permit an On-Farm Diversified Use with a maximum 380 square metre floor area (workshop, office, power room) and 270 square metre outdoor storage area; and That Site Plan Approval apply to the On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU).

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-046 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 Staff Report PL2025-029 for file C2- 25 Israel and Elizabeth Martin 712007 Southgate Sideroad 71 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-047 to replace the provisions of the Agricultural-1 Exception 408 Zone applicable to the existing On-Farm Diversified Use at 712007 Southgate Sideroad 71 to permit a maximum 717.75 square metres dry industrial (woodworking) shop as an On-Farm Diversified Use (workshop, power room, and skid steer room) with 565.5 square metres maximum outdoor storage area and eliminating the limitation of five (5) non-resident employees; and That Site Plan Approval apply to the change to the On- Farm Diversified Use (OFDU).

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-047 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 Staff Report PL2025-030 for file C5- 25 Ian S Martin 712507 Southgate Sideroad 71 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-048 to rezone 712507 Southgate Sideroad 71 to permit a 625 square metre On-Farm Diversified Use (workshop and power/skidsteer room) and 300 square metre outdoor storage area; and That Site Plan Approval apply to the On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU).

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-048 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 waive procedure to allow Dustin Lyttle, Civil Engineer, Triton Engineering to speak to item 10.2.7 PL2025-031 Final Capacity Allocation Agreement Southgate Renewables.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2025- 031 for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-049 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Final Servicing Capacity Allocation Agreement with Southgate Renewables Holding Corp, the owner of lands at Concession 2 SWTSR Part Lot 237 Reference Plan 16R-10956 Pt. 1 & 2 Eco Parkway.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-049 being a by- law to authorize an agreement between Southgate Renewables Holdings Corp. 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 Staff report PL2025-026 regarding Application to Remove Holding Provisions in Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-014 Southgate Renewables Eco Parkway Dundalk, is received for information; and That Council consider the conditions related to the placing of the holding zone in By-law 2024-014 being met, and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-050 to remove the holding provision for lands in the General Industrial Type 1 Exception 553 (M1-553) Zone.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-050 being a By- law to remove Holding Provisions established in Zoning By- law No. 19-2002, 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 Staff Report FIN2025-013 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-030 with no objection to an application for a Tile Drainage Loan for James Lewis at 392242 Grey Road 109, Holstein, in the approximate amount of $20,600.00 and a Tile Drainage Loan for Stephen Martin at Concession 12 Lot 14, Geographic Township of Proton, in the approximate amount of $50,000.00, subject to the availability of funds for a total of $70,600.00;

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-030 being a by- law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrow under the Tile Drainage Act 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 Staff Report FIN2025-016 be received for information; and That Council approve a grant of $2,000 to the Grandview Theatre Company

Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated April 16, 2025 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 16, 2025 as information.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-051 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 16, 2025 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 3:59PM.