Regular Council

THAT the Council agenda dated May 11, 2026, be adopted as presented.

THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes Dated April 27, 2026  Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes Dated April 27, 2026

THAT Council recess and convene as Committee of the Whole at 9:44 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 at 9:44 a.m. to deal with Item 10.2.1, regarding Litigation Update & Strategy - Road Widening on Ramara Road 47 Matter, being matters pursuant to Section 239(2) ((e) litigation or potential litigation) and ((f) advice subject to solicitor-client privilege) of the said Act.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise from closed session at 10:22 a.m. and reconvene in open session and report.

THAT Report CS-14-26 regarding Litigation Update & Strategy - Road Widening on Ramara Road 47 Matter be received; AND THAT the confidential direction to staff be adopted; AND THAT Report CS-14-26 be

THAT Report AD-10-26 regarding City of Orillia Recreation Funding Request be received; AND THAT the City of Orillia be advised that the Township of Ramara acknowledges and appreciates the significance, quality, and value of the recreational services provided by the City of Orillia, and the benefits those services offer to Township residents; AND THAT the Township request that City of Orillia staff work collaboratively with Township staff to develop a six ‑ month data collection protocol to clearly identify and understand Township resident use of City facilities and programs; AND THAT Township staff be directed to develop and implement a community engagement strategy to assess Township resident support for the Township providing financial contributions to the City of Orillia to offset non ‑ resident user fees; AND THAT staff report back to Council once the above information and engagement results are available. Amendment #1: Moved by Sherri Bell Seconded by Jennifer Fisher THAT the motion before Committee of the Whole be amended to the following:  Amend Paragraph #4 to read: "AND THAT Township staff be directed to develop a community engagement strategy to assess Township resident support for the Township providing financial contributions to the City of Orillia to offset non resident user fees;";  Amend Paragraph #5 to read: "AND THAT staff report back to Council once the above information is available.".

THAT Report ID-15-26 regarding the Implementation of Bids and Tenders be received; AND THAT $6,200 be authorized from the Municipal Modernization funding to be used for the implementation; AND THAT Report ID-15-26 be

THAT Report ID-14-26 regarding Renovation of the Ramara Centre Washrooms be received; AND THAT Council authorizes the repairs to the Ramara Centre washrooms to proceed as set out in Report ID-14-26; AND THAT $40,000 be allocated from the Capital Reserve to complete this work; AND THAT Report ID-14-26 be

THAT Report CS-13-26 regarding Road Status and Winter Plowing Considerations - Sunset Drive be received; AND THAT winter plowing continue on Sunset Drive, without prejudice and precedence, until such time as a global roads inventory, and unified policy, is prepared by staff for Council consideration; AND THAT such winter plowing be provided on Sunset Drive when accumulations are greater than 100 mm (4"); AND THAT Report CS-13-26 be

THAT the motion before Committee of the Whole be amended by adding the following:  AND THAT the previous closed session item(s) regarding road assumption status of Sunset Drive be

THAT the recommendations of Committee of the Whole be

THAT the recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda A: Reports from the April 27, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted as presented, including the following items:  12.1.1. Adopting an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for the Township of Ramara;  12.1.2. Community Engagement;  12.1.3. Road Needs Study and 2026 Road Projects;  12.1.4. Joint Compliance Audit Committee - 2026 Municipal Elections.

THAT recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda B: Reports from the Current Meeting for the regular meeting of Council held on May 11, 2026, be adopted as presented, including the following items:  Item 13.1.1. Litigation Update & Strategy - Road Widening on Ramara Road 47 Matter;  Item 13.1.2. Implementation of Bids and Tenders;  Item 13.1.3. Renovation of the Ramara Centre Washrooms;  Item 13.1.4. Road Status and Winter Plowing Considerations – Sunset Drive.

THAT the recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda C: Correspondence for the regular meeting of Council held on May 11, 2026, be adopted as presented, including the following items:  Item 14.1.1. Support for the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands resolution - Tar and Chip Surface Treatment;  Item 14.1.2. Support for the Township of Ramara's resolution - Declaration of Intimate Partner Violence as an Epidemic; AND excluding the following items, which shall be discussed and voted on separately:  Item 14.1.3. Support for the Township of Oro-Medonte's resolution - Association of Ontario Road Supervisors Health and Safety Request;  Item 14.1.4. Acting Clerk memo dated April 24, 2026, regarding AMO Conference 2026 Delegation Requests.

THAT the Oxford County correspondence dated April 30, 2026, regarding support for the Township of Oro-Medonte's resolution - Association of Ontario Road Supervisors Health and Safety Request be received and supported.

THAT the Acting Clerk memo dated April 24, 2026, regarding AMO Conference 2026 Delegation Requests be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to pursue a joint delegation for the 2026 AMO Annual Conference with the Townships of Oro Medonte and Severn regarding quarry matters, including TOARC and importation fees, to be submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources; AND THAT the Township of Springwater be invited to also participate in the joint delegation regarding quarry matters. Amendment #1: Moved by Jennifer Fisher Seconded by Joe Gough THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following:  AND THAT a delegation be requested to the Ministry of the Solicitor-General regarding the OPP Billing Model, including increased provincial cost-sharing, improved predictability and transparency, and engagement and consultation with municipalities.

THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following:  AND THAT a delegation be requested to the Ministry of Energy regarding a follow-up on phase 3 of natural gas expansion, including the provision of gas service in the Township of Ramara.

THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following:  AND THAT a delegation be requested to the Ministry of Health regarding a follow-up on physician recruitment efforts and support for rural and small municipalities.

THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following:  AND THAT a delegation be requested to the Ministry of Transportation regarding a follow-up on the roundabout at Highway 12 and County Road 169 and funding opportunities for the Simcoe Road CN Overpass of the CN Rail;  AND THAT if the delegation request is accepted, the Mayor be authorized to invite the MP for Simcoe North to attend the delegation meeting.

THAT the memo dated May 5, 2026, from the Climate Action Committee regarding the Earth Day Community Clean-up Program (Year-Round Feasibility) be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to review the feasibility of expanding the current Earth Day community clean-up initiative into a year-round program, including operational requirements, costs, availability of supplies, and waste collection logistics, and report back to Council.

THAT the memo dated May 5, 2026, from the Climate Action Committee regarding Township Representation on a Watershed Council be received as information at this time.

THAT staff, in collaboration with the County of Simcoe, be directed to prepare a report to Council on the feasibility of a tax rebate for residents who do not receive garbage collection services due to the service not being provided in their areas. Resolution Number CR.132.2026 Moved by David Snutch Seconded by Dana Tuju THAT staff, in collaboration with the County of Simcoe, be directed to prepare a report to Council on the feasibility of a tax rebate for residents who do not receive garbage collection services due to the service not being provided in their areas.

THAT Bills 2026.22., 2026.23., and 2026.24., be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as Bylaws.

THAT Bills 2026.25., 2026.26., 2026.27., 2026.28., 2026.29., 2026.30., 2026.31., and 2026.32., related to implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as Bylaws.

THAT Bylaw 2026.43., being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 11 th day of May, 2026, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

THAT the Council meeting of the Township of Ramara held on May 11, 2026, be adjourned at 12:22 p.m.