Regular Council

THAT the Council Agenda dated August 25, 2025, be adopted as amended to:  Include an on-desk report from the CAO during closed session regarding Closed Session Item 10.2.1., AD-19-25 Potential Litigation Matter Legal Advice - Councillor.

THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted, having been printed and distributed:  Council Meeting Minutes Dated July 21, 2025  Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes Dated July 21, 2025

THAT Council recess and convene as Committee of the Whole at 10:35 a.m.

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) (b), (c), (f), and (i) (Personal, Land, Solicitor-Client, Trade Secret, Third-Party Financial Information).

THAT Committee of the Whole rise from closed session at 1:34 p.m. and reconvene in open session and report at 2 p.m.

THAT Report AD-19-25, dated August 22, 2025, regarding Potential Litigation Matter Legal Advice – Councillor be received and the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted; AND THAT the report be

THAT Report BP-37-25 regarding Request to Purchase Part of Road Allowance in Front of 8168 Laidlaw Avenue be received; AND THAT staff be authorized to commence negotiations with the owners of 8168 Laidlaw Avenue for the sale of a 1.0 m portion of the road allowance as set out in the report.

THAT Report FD-03-25, dated August 19, 2025, regarding Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Municipal Processing Centre Agreement - Township of Essa and Staffing Matter be received; AND THAT Council delegate authority to the CAO and General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services to finalize the Inter-Municipal Shared Services Agreement for Automated Speed Enforcement administrative penalties with the Township of Essa to provide services to the Township of Ramara as a Municipal Processing Centre for the Township's Automated Speed Enforcement program; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the finalized agreement; AND THAT the report be

THAT Report ID-26-25 dated August 19, 2025, regarding Financial Information for Ontario Clean Water Agency Contract Renewal be received as information; AND THAT this report be

THAT the Ewart O'Dwyer correspondence dated August 14, 2025, regarding 4291 Orkney Beach Road Expropriation be received; AND THAT the Township shall issue a notice of abandonment for the expropriation process and commence the tax sale process in accordance with Part XVI of the Municipal Act for 4291 Orkney Beach Road; AND THAT the report be

THAT Report ID-27-25, dated August 18, 2025, regarding Renewal of Contract with Ontario Clean Water Agency be received; AND THAT the contracted services for drinking water and wastewater operations be renewed for an additional 5 years to the Ontario Clean Water Agency in the amount of $2,045,182.00 for the full first year of the term; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the agreement; AND THAT the report be forwarded to the August 25, 2025, Council meeting for same-day ratification.

THAT Report BP-36-25 regarding the request for a Municipal Support Resolution regarding the Gamebridge Solar Project for a 25-megawatt ground mount solar farm for a proposal to the Ontario Independent Electricity Operator at 1901 Ramara Road 47 be received; AND THAT Council approve the request for a Municipal Support Resolution; AND THAT the draft Municipal Support Resolution be finalized and forwarded to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for signature; AND THAT the CAO be authorized to execute the Community Benefits Agreement.

THAT Report ID-28-25 dated August 19, 2025, regarding Road Projects for 2025 be received; AND THAT staff be directed to complete the approved slurry projects with the exception of Concession 7, Muley Point Road, and Barnstable Road for an approximate savings of $395,000; AND THAT staff be directed to complete the approved asphalt projects with the exception of McRae Park Road from Muley Point Road to Glencoe Beach Road; Ramara Road 46; and Lakeshore Drive for an approximate savings of $1,322,600; AND THAT the report be

THAT the recommendations of Committee of the Whole be

THAT the following item also be

THAT Report BP-28-25 regarding the request for a Municipal Support Resolution regarding Gwanaajiwi Giizis Solar LP for a 25-megawatt ground mount solar farm for a proposal to the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator at 1952 and 1992 Fairgrounds Road be received; AND THAT Council approve the Municipal Support Resolution; AND THAT the draft Municipal Support Resolution be finalized and forwarded to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for signature. Ayes: Jennifer Fisher, Dana Tuju, Joe Gough, and Sherri Bell Nays: Keith Bell and David Snutch

THAT Council adopt the recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda B: Reports from the Current Meeting for the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, August 25, 2025, with the exception of the following items which shall be introduced separately:  11.1.1. Potential Litigation Matter Legal Advice – Councillor  11.4.1. Ice Storm 2025: Emergency Response Summary and Action Items – Motion 1B

THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council and the Municipal Emergency Control Group, be authorized to send correspondence to the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 thanking them for their contributions during the 2025 Ice Storm State of Emergency, and advising that the Township’s previous reimbursement of $1,719.90 may be internally applied toward food costs, while encouraging the Legion to apply to the Business Ice Storm Assistance (BISA) program or seek other funding opportunities for propane-related expenses; AND THAT the Township provide an additional $769.10 to the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488, funded from the Disaster Relief account, to put towards food expenditures from the 2025 Ice Storm State of Emergency; AND THAT staff be directed to assist the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 to apply to the Business Ice Storm Assistance (BISA) program for eligible costs; AND THAT this resolution be

THAT the recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda C: Correspondence for the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, August 25, 2025, be postponed until September 22, 2025, with the exception of the following item, which shall be introduced separately today:  14.1.8. Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit correspondence dated August 5, 2025, regarding a Drug Alert

THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following:  AND THAT when correspondence from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is received regarding drug alerts that it be communicated in as timely a fashion as possible on the Township’s communication channels.

THAT the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit correspondence dated August 5, 2025, regarding a Drug Alert be received as information; AND THAT when correspondence from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is received regarding drug alerts that it be communicated in as timely a fashion as possible on the Township’s communication channels.

THAT Councillor Fisher be authorized to attend the Orillia and Area Food Strategy Advisory Group as a Township of Ramara representative with expenses.

THAT the deputation by Ryan Dube and Darius Sokal from Atura Power and Lucas Reindler from Bright Diamond Consulting regarding updated information about the proposed Gamebridge Solar project and request for a Municipal Support Resolution be received as information.

THAT the deputation by Tom St. Amant, Agnes Voros and Sandra Germano regarding the Lone Birch Trail, Maple Trail and Ridge Road Wastewater Project be received as information.

THAT staff be directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of implementing a program to enable residents who use water as a backup to power sump pumps during electrical interruptions to apply for a rebate on sewer charges in the case of prolonged electrical outages. Resolution Number CR.218.2025 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Jennifer Fisher THAT staff be directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of implementing a program to enable residents who use water as a backup to power sump pumps during electrical interruptions to apply for a rebate on sewer charges in the case of prolonged electrical outages.

THAT Bills No. 2025.32, 2025.33, 2025.34, 2025.35, and 2025.36, be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as Bylaws.

THAT Bill No. 2025.31, being a Bylaw to Authorize an Agreement with Wessuc Inc. for the Hauling of Wastewater Effluent from Bayshore Village to Lagoon City, be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as a Bylaw. Ayes: Keith Bell, David Snutch, Jennifer Fisher, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT Bylaw 2025.51, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 25th day of August, 2025, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

THAT The Council meeting of the Township of Ramara held on August 25, 2025, be adjourned at 5:27 p.m.