The Ramara Record

Regular Council

June 2, 2025

What was decided (31 motions)

30 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Council Agenda dated June 2, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT the Council meeting minutes dated May 26, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Jennifer Fisher
Carried
THAT we now convene into Committee of the Whole at 10:48 a.m.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT, pursuant to Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, notice is hereby given that the Committee of the Whole intends to hold a closed session meeting in the Richard P. Bates Boardroom to deal with matters pursuant to Section 239(2) (d) and (e) of the said Act.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise from Closed Session at 11:42 a.m. and return to Open Session.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
THAT Closed Session Council resolution CR-58-23 dated May 16, 2024 be received; AND THAT resolution CR-58-23 become a public document.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Confidential Report ID-20-25 dated May 20, 2025, from the Infrastructure Department regarding a potential litigation matter be received.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
Regular Council Minutes June 2, 2025 Page 6 of 14 THAT Report BP-22-25 Recommendation Report - Zoning Bylaw Amendment File Z- 7/24 (2237 Concession Road 10) be received; AND THAT Zoning Bylaw Amendment File Z-7/24 be approved; AND THAT the bylaw to enact Zoning By-law Amendment File Z-7/24 be forwarded to the June 2, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT Report ID-15-25 be replaced with Report ID-19-25; as Report ID-19-25 incorporates and updates the information previously provided in Report ID-15- 25; AND THAT Report ID-19-25, titled Revised Annual Wastewater Performance Reports be received as information.
Moved by Dana Tuju, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
THAT Report TR-04-25 be received as information.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole do now rise and reconvene at 11:51 a.m.; AND THAT the recommendations of Committee of the Whole be referred to the next regular meeting of Council to be held on June 23, 2025 with the exception of the following items which shall be referred to the consent agenda later today:  Agenda Item 10.1 - Report CD-13-25 - Closed Session Council Resolution - May 16, 2024  Agenda Item 10.2 - Potential Litigation Matter  Agenda Item 11.1 - Recommendation Report - Zoning By-law Amendment File Z- 7/24 (2237 Concession Road 10).
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole report dated June 2, 2025, being items 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3, be adopted as presented.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
THAT Committee of a Whole report dated May 26, 2025 being items 12.1 to 12.4 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Dana Tuju, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
Regular Council Minutes June 2, 2025 Page 8 of 14 THAT we receive and support the Municipality of Kincardine correspondence dated May 14, 2025 as presented.
Moved by Dana Tuju, seconded by David Snutch
Defeated
THAT we receive the Municipality of Kincardine correspondence dated May 14, 2025 as presented.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Jennifer Fisher
Carried
THAT we receive the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority correspondence dated May 16, 2025 as information; AND THAT staff prepare a revised plan for the existing trees planted;AND THAT potential tree plantings will commence in the fall of 2025.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner’s Report dated May 23, 2025; AND THAT Council adopts and enacts the recommendations contained in the Integrity Commissioner’s Report, specifically:  That Council suspend the remuneration of Councillor Bell for 45 days for each incident, for a total of 90 days. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Jennifer Fisher, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Jennifer Fisher
Carried
Regular Council Minutes June 2, 2025 Page 9 of 14 THAT the Council of the Township of Ramara consents to County of Simcoe Bylaw 7119-25, being a Bylaw to Change the Composition of Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the County Clerk. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Jennifer Fisher, Dana Tuju, Joe Gough, and Sherri Bell Nays: Keith Bell and David Snutch
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Jennifer Fisher
Carried
THAT Greg Jones correspondence dated May 29, 2025, regarding Lagoon City Servicing Project correspondence be received as information.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT Geoff Kilburn correspondence dated May 27, 2025, regarding Lakeshore Drive Watermain Works be received as information.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT we receive Report BP-21-25 Public Meeting Report: Temporary Zoning Bylaw Amendment File Z-3/25; AND THAT the draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment, as written, be forwarded to the Director of Building and Planning for approval and enactment.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Sherri Bell
Carried
THAT the deputation by Carmine Stumpo, President and CEO of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH), regarding an update to Council on hospital redevelopment planning, be received.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Council request a deputation from Enbridge to describe the criteria that determines expansion of services and to clarify the application process.
Moved by Keith Bell, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT staff investigate options and alternatives for an upgraded or new boat launch into Lake Simcoe that will be more accessible for larger boats for Ramara residents and report back to Council.
Moved by Dana Tuju, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT staff be directed to obtain a legal opinion on the feasibility of including a common law clause in all employment contracts moving forward; AND THAT the estimated legal cost of $1000 be approved and appropriated from Mayor & Council - Legal Fees. Regular Council Minutes June 2, 2025 Page 12 of 14
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Bill No. 2025.25 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a Bylaw.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT Bill No. 2025.26 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a Bylaw.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Sherri Bell
Carried
THAT Bill No. 2025.27 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a Bylaw.
Moved by Keith Bell, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Bill No. 2025.28 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a Bylaw.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Jennifer Fisher
Carried
Regular Council Minutes June 2, 2025 Page 13 of 14 THAT Bylaw 2025.39, a Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 2nd day of June 2025, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
THAT we now adjourn at 12:50 p.m.
Moved by Jennifer Fisher, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried

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