Regular Council

THAT we receive Council Closed Session meeting minutes dated October 21, 2024 as presented.

THAT we received Special Council Closed Session meeting minutes dated October 28th 2024 as presented.

THAT we receive the Appeal Tribunal Closed Session meeting minutes dated August 29, 2024 for information.

THAT the Council Agenda dated November 6th, 2024 and any additions thereto be adopted as amended.

THAT the Council meeting minutes dated October 21st, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT Special Council meeting minutes of October 24, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Special Council meeting minutes of October 28, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT we receive the deputation from Adam Ray Kitchener regarding new apartment units at 5179 Highway 12; AND THAT we direct staff to report on this matter.

THAT we adopt the recommendations of items 10.1 to 10.2 of the consent agenda dated November 6, 2024; AND THAT we endorse item 10.3 of the consent agenda.

THAT Section "D" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Terry Fox Run Grant Request) of October 24, 2024 be

THAT Section "A" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report of October 24, 2024 be adopted as amended.

THAT Section "B" of the Special Committee of the Whole (Chamber of Commerce) meeting report of October 24, 2024 be adopted as presented. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT Section "C" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Cost of Living Wage Increase) of October 24, 2024 be be

THAT Section "E" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Food Cycler Program) of October 24, 2024 be

THAT Section "F" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Physician Recruitment) of October 24, 2024 be adopted as presented. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT Section "A" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report of October 28, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT Section "B" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Food Cycler Program) of October 28, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT Section "C" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Draft Budget - Pay Equity and Cost of Living Wages) of October 28, 2024 be adopted as presented. Ayes: Keith Bell, David Snutch, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT Section "D" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Water Budget) of October 28, 2024 be adopted as amended to raise the water rate to 8.22 percent.

THAT Section "D" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Water Budget) of October 28, 2024 be adopted as presented. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT the Wastewater Budget be pulled from Section "A" and become noted as Section "E" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report of October 28, 2024..

THAT Section "E" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Wastewater Budget) of October 28, 2024 be adopted as presented. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT the Budget be pulled from the Committee of the Whole meeting report of November 6, 2024 and be

THAT Section "A" of Committee of the Whole meeting report dated November 6, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT Section "B" of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting report (Budget) of November 6, 2024 be adopted as amended to include the Terry Fox Run Donation. Ayes: Joe Gough and Sherri Bell Nays: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, and Dana Tuju

THAT the Born to Read Program be included in the budget at the value of $300

THAT we receive the 2025 consolidate draft budget; AND THAT the 2025 draft budget as amended be forwarded to Council for adoption. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT the Library Board minutes dated September 19th, 2024 be received as information.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment Minutes dated September 10, 2024 be received for information.

THAT we receive the County of Simcoe Council Highlights dated October 22, 2024 as information.

THAT Bylaw 2024.77, a Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 6th day of November 2024, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

THAT we now adjourn at 5:36 p.m. until November 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.