Regular Council

THAT we enter into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. regarding personal matters in accordance with section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act.

THAT we rise from Closed Session at 6:51 p.m.

THAT the Council Agenda dated May 27, 2024 be adopted as amended. Regular Council Minutes May 27, 2024 Page 2 of 16

THAT the Regular Council meeting minutes dated April 22, 2024 be adopted as amended.

THAT the Special Council meeting minutes dated April 29, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Special Council meeting minutes dated May 15, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Special Council meeting minutes dated May 16, 2024 be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS motion CW.134.21 outlines that staff were to proceed as directed in matters related to the relief of municipal drinking water and wastewater billing; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council permit deputations regarding municipal drinking water and wastewater services billing at Council meetings to take place.

WHEREAS Ramara currently has 1 water user fee and 1 sewer user fee on municipal systems; AND WHEREAS similar to fire departments, roads department and libraries which have 1 fee structure for multiple municipal locations from which the service are delivered; AND WHEREAS there has been some confusion on who pays for these services; Regular Council Minutes May 27, 2024 Page 4 of 16 AND WHEREAS sewer and water is only available to the users and therefore paid by the users and pay through the designated ratepayers budget; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Council reaffirm that there be no segregation and the general taxpayer does not fund any ongoing or capital expense for sewer and water funding with the exception of interest free loans if necessary. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Joe Gough, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Jennifer Fisher, and Dana Tuju Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT Council receive Report BP-19-24 dated May 27, 2024 regarding the temporary use Zoning By-law Amendment File Z-2/24; AND THAT subject to any comments received at the Public Meeting, the Zoning By-law Amendment as written be forwarded to the Director of Building and Planning for approval.

THAT Council receive the Area Specific Development Charges presentation from Hemson; Regular Council Minutes May 27, 2024 Page 6 of 16 AND THAT subject to any public comments being received at the Public Meeting, the bylaw be returned to the next Council meeting for implementation.

THAT Council receive the deputation regarding the Simcoe Sports Dome project proposal as presented.

THAT Council receive the presentation from Township recreation staff regarding Parks & Recreation Month as presented.

Regular Council Minutes May 27, 2024 Page 7 of 16 THAT Council receive the petition titled "Ramara Residents on Well & Septic Must Not Subsidize Ramara Residents on Water & Sewer" as presented.

THAT Council adopt the recommendations of items 10.1 to 10.4 as set out in the Consent Agenda, dated May, 27, 2024, and any additions thereto, with the exception of Items 10.5

THAT Council receive and support the municipal resolutions identified within agenda item 10.5 with the exception of the Town of Smith Falls resolution - Basic Income Guarantee.

THAT we adopt Committee of the Whole Report 05/24 dated April 29, 2024 as presented.

THAT the Appeal Tribunal minutes dated February 1, 2024 be received as information.

THAT the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways Commission minutes dated April 18, 2024 be received as information.

THAT the Trails Committee minutes dated April 17, 2024 be received as information.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated February 6, 2024 be received as information. Regular Council Minutes May 27, 2024 Page 9 of 16

THAT the Longford Community Centre Board minutes dated March 12, 2024 be received as information.

THAT the Library Board minutes dated March 21, 2024 be received as information.

THAT the Library Board minutes dated April 18, 2024 be received as information.

THAT the Atherley Community Centre Board minutes dated March 28 and April 18, 2024 be received as information.

THAT the 2024 AMO Conference Delegation Meeting Request be received for information; AND THAT we request delegations with the following Ministries:  Minister of Environment - Three year requirement for Bayshore Village sewage treatment works EA process and funding Regular Council Minutes May 27, 2024 Page 10 of 16  Minister of Energy and Electrification - Phase 3 re: Natural Gas  Minister of Tourism - Brechin and Rama Road corridor partnerships  Minister of Transportation - Highway 12 Train Tracks and Highway 12 conditions  Minister of Health - Good Doctors  Minister of Infrastructure – Water and wastewater infrastructure

THAT Council waive the vendor fees for the Ramara Soccer Club for the 2024 season; AND THAT Council approve of the Ramara Soccer Club's alternative arrangement to sell refreshments at a nominal fee.

THAT Council receive and support the TAPMO correspondence; AND THAT $5,000.00 be allocated in the 2024 Budget.

THAT Council receive the County Council update dated April 30, 2024 as information.

THAT the Committee of the Whole discuss the accessibility of closed session minutes from any Township appointed committee or local board.

THAT staff bring forward a report to amend the Fill Bylaw.

THAT Bill Nos. 2024.27, 2024.29, 2024.30, 2024.33, 2024.34, and 2024.35 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as bylaws.

THAT Bill No. 2024.28 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a bylaw.

THAT Bill No. 2024.31 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a bylaw.

Regular Council Minutes May 27, 2024 Page 13 of 16 THAT Bill No. 2024.32 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a bylaw.

THAT Bill No. 2024.36 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a bylaw.

THAT we enter into Closed Session at 10:20 p.m. regarding personal matters in accordance with section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act.

THAT we Rise and Report from Closed Session at 10:35 p.m.

THAT Council discussed personal matters in accordance with section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act; AND THAT staff proceed as directed.

THAT the Closed Session Council minutes dated April 22, 2024 be adopted as amended.

THAT the Closed Session Council minutes dated May 16, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT Council appoint Mark Taylor to the Trails Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.

THAT Council receive correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority with respect to nominating a Local Environmental Champion; AND THAT staff proceed as directed.

THAT report CD-14-24 be received as information; AND THAT staff proceed as directed.

THAT Bylaw 2024.46, a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 27th day of May, 2024, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

THAT we now adjourn at 10.44 p.m. until June 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.