Regular Council

THAT the Council Agenda dated June 8, 2026, be adopted as amended, to move Item 11.5.1., 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Report, before Item 10.1., Motion to Move Committee of the Whole to Closed Session, to allow for a presentation from the external auditors.

THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes Dated May 11, 2026  Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes Dated May 11, 2026  Special Council Meeting regarding Debenture Bylaw - OILC and Clerk Appointment Minutes Dated May 22, 2026

THAT Council recess and convene as Committee of the Whole at 9:47 a.m.

THAT Report TR-02-26 regarding 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Report be received as information.

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 10:15 a.m. to deal with Item 10.2.1, regarding Closed Session Materials Respecting Sunset Drive, and Item 10.2.2., regarding Upgrade and Installation of Monitoring Panels in Municipal Buildings (Closed Session), being matters pursuant to Section 239(2)((a) the security of the property of the municipality) and ((f) advice subject to solicitor-client privilege) of the said Act.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise from closed session at 10:30 a.m. and reconvene in open session and report.

THAT Report CS-16-26 regarding Closed Session Materials Respecting Sunset Drive be received; AND THAT the privilege and confidentiality associated with legal advice received by Township Council be protected and maintained by not disclosing materials; AND THAT Report CS-16-26 be

THAT Report ID-16-26 regarding Upgrade and Installation of Monitoring Panels in Municipal Buildings (Closed Session) be received as information; AND THAT Report ID-16-26 be

THAT Report BC-02-26 regarding Request to Establish a Donation and Fundraising Reserve from the Ramara Township Public Library Board be received; AND THAT Council approve the establishment of a Donation and Fundraising Reserve for the Ramara Township Public Library, as outlined in the report from the Chief Executive Officer dated May 21, 2026.

THAT Report CS-15-26 regarding the proposed stop up, closure, and conveyance of Concord Woods Court be received; AND THAT staff be directed to commence the process to stop up, close, and convey Concord Woods Court; AND THAT Report CS-15-26 be

THAT Report ID-17-26 regarding Upgrade and Installation of Monitoring Panels in Municipal Buildings be received; AND THAT Council approve a budget amendment in the amount of $20,680 from the Capital Reserve for Phase One of the upgrade and installation of monitoring panels in select municipal buildings, as set out in Confidential Report ID-16-26; AND THAT Phase 2 of the upgrade be

THAT the recommendations of Committee of the Whole 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. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, Joe Gough, and Sherri Bell Nays: David Snutch and Dana Tuju

THAT recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda B: Reports from the Current Meeting for the regular meeting of Council held on June 8, 2026, be adopted as presented, including the following items:  13.1.2. Upgrade and Installation of Monitoring Panels in Municipal Buildings (Closed Session)  13.1.3. Proposed Stop Up, Closure, and Sale of Concord Woods Court  13.1.4. Upgrade and Installation of Monitoring Panels in Municipal Buildings (Open Session) AND excluding the following item, which shall be voted on separately:  13.1.1. Closed Session Materials Respecting Sunset Drive

THAT the City of Richmond Hill correspondence dated May 13, 2026, regarding Integrated Living and Participation Model for Adults with Developmental Disabilities be received and supported. Amendment #1: Moved by Sherri Bell Seconded by David Snutch THAT the motion before Council be amended as follows:  Add a clause: "AND THAT the Township provide the County of Simcoe with a copy of the resolution and request the County's support."

THAT the City of Richmond Hill correspondence dated May 13, 2026, regarding Integrated Living and Participation Model for Adults with Developmental Disabilities be received and supported; AND THAT the Township provide the County of Simcoe with a copy of the resolution and request the County's support.

THAT the Prince Edward County correspondence dated May 18, 2026, regarding Reinstating the Requirements for Compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act be received and supported.

THAT the Prince Edward County correspondence dated May 18, 2026, regarding Reinstating the Requirements for Compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act be received as information.

THAT the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan correspondence dated May 6, 2026, regarding Canada Post Reduction for Libraries be received and supported.

THAT the County of Simcoe correspondence dated May 22, 2026, regarding Community Paramedicine Funding be received and supported.

THAT the Township of Puslinch correspondence dated May 25, 2026, regarding Support for the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus resolution - Support of Finlay’s Law on Emergency Room Reform be received and supported.

WHEREAS the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO) received the nomination of David Snutch, Councillor, Township of Ramara at its May 25, 2026, Executive Committee meeting; AND WHEREAS TAPMO appointed David Snutch to the Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2024-2026 Term, subject to receiving a resolution of support from Township of Ramara Council; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Ramara hereby supports and confirms the appointment of Councillor David Snutch to the TAPMO Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2024-2026 Term. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell

THAT staff be directed to prepare a report to Council on the feasibility of installing "Children at Play" signage on Sideroad 5, between Concession Road 1 and Concession Road 2, including investigating and determining potential locations. Resolution Number CR.150.2026 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Dana Tuju THAT staff be directed to prepare a report to Council on the feasibility of installing "Children at Play" signage on Sideroad 5, between Concession Road 1 and Concession Road 2, including investigating and determining potential locations.

THAT Bills 2026.35. and 2026.36. be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as Bylaws.

THAT Bylaw 2026.49, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 8th day of June, 2026, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

THAT the Council meeting of the Township of Ramara held on June 8, 2026, be adjourned at 11:28 a.m.