The Ramara Record

Regular Council

June 22, 2026

What was decided (24 motions)

17 carried, 7 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Council Agenda dated June 22, 2026, be adopted as amended as follows:  Move Item 14.1.2., Ramara Township Public Library 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, before Item 10., Motion to Recess and Convene as Committee of the Whole, to allow for a presentation from the CEO of the Ramara Township Public Library;  Move Item 11.4.3., Feasibility, Scope, Timing, and Anticipated Costs for Reviews and Third-Party Professional Reports, after Item 11.5.1., Termination of the Township's Funding Contribution with Rogers Communications Canada Inc.
Moved by Keith Bell, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes Dated June 8, 2026  Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes Dated June 8, 2026  Special Council Meeting regarding Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program Minutes Dated June 17, 2026
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Council recess and convene as Committee of the Whole at 9:55 a.m.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Keith Bell
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 at 9:55 a.m. to deal with Item 10.2.1, regarding Closed Session Council Resolution Dated July 21, 2025, Regarding Councillor Communication Matter, being a matter pursuant to Section 239(2)((b) personal matters about an identifiable individual) of the said Act.
Moved by Dana Tuju, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT Council recess and convene as Committee of the Whole at 10:47 a.m.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Report MC-01-26 dated June 17, 2026, regarding Closed Session Council Resolution Dated July 21, 2025, Regarding Councillor Communication Matter be received; AND THAT the full text of Resolution CW.84.2025 from the July 21, 2025, Council meeting, as ratified by Resolution CR.198.2025., become a public document; AND THAT Report MC-01-26 from the June 22, 2026, Council meeting become a public document; AND THAT Report MC-01-26 be
Moved by Keith Bell, seconded by Joe Gough
Referred
THAT Report ID-18-26 regarding Traffic Calming Policy be received; AND THAT the Traffic Calming Policy be adopted, effective July 15, 2026; AND THAT the General Manager of Development and Infrastructure be given delegated authority to make minor housekeeping amendments to the Traffic Calming Policy as required.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Report ID-19-26 regarding Orkney Beach Road Speed Limit be received as information.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT Report CS-17-26 regarding termination of the Township's funding contribution with Rogers Communications Canada Inc. be received; AND THAT the Director of Corporate Services/Legal be delegated authority to finalize and execute a termination agreement with Rogers Communications Canada Inc. in respect of the Contribution Agreement dated September 9, 2021; AND THAT the termination agreement require Rogers Communications Canada Inc. to provide the Township with a final built summary report; AND THAT a memo be included in the Council Information Package respecting the final built summary report once received; AND THAT Report CS-17-26 be
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Referred
THAT Report AD-11-26 regarding Feasibility, Scope, Timing, and Anticipated Costs for Reviews and Third-Party Professional Reports be received; AND THAT Council authorize $200,000, allocated from Municipal Projects (Modernization) Reserve, for the following reviews and any required third-party professional reports:  A comprehensive assessment and analysis of the Township’s overall financial systems, internal controls, and fiscal condition, including recommendations to strengthen and optimize these systems over the long-term and to inform future financial system modernization, including high-level requirements and readiness considerations for a replacement of the Township’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system;  A comprehensive financial review of the Township’s water and wastewater operations, including analysis of funding, sustainability, long-term obligations, and recommendations to support long term financial viability and affordability for users; and  An evaluation of the legal and governance framework for the Township’s relationship with the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission, including the effectiveness of the current operating model and feasibility, implications, and risks of alternative governance or service delivery structures, informed by applicable legislation and legal advice; AND THAT Report AD-11-26 be
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Keith Bell
Referred
THAT Report CS-18-26 regarding Township-Owned Facilities - After-Hour Rental Risk Considerations be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to continue unstaffed and/or unsupervised after-hour rental of Township-owned facilities, until such time as staff report back to Council on consultation and further impacts associated with staffing, including a policy on community centre facility rentals; AND THAT Report CS-18-26 be
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Keith Bell
Referred
THAT the recommendations of Committee of the Whole be
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by Dana Tuju
Referred
THAT recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda A: Reports from the June 8, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted as presented, including the following items:  12.1.1. 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Report;  12.1.2. Request to Establish a Donation and Fundraising Reserve.
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Keith Bell
Carried
THAT recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda B: Reports from the Current Meeting for the regular meeting of Council held on June 22, 2026, be adopted as presented, including the following items:  Item 13.1.3. Termination of the Township's Funding Contribution with Rogers Communications Canada Inc.;  Item 13.1.4. Township-Owned Facilities - After-Hour Rental Risk Considerations; AND with the exception of the following items, which shall be discussed and voted on individually:  Item 13.1.1. Closed Session Council Resolution Dated July 21, 2025, Regarding Councillor Communication Matter;  Item 13.1.2. Feasibility, Scope, Timing, and Anticipated Costs for Reviews and Third-Party Professional Reports.
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT the Town of Halton Hills correspondence dated June 5, 2026, regarding Modernizing Ontario’s Invasive Plants Rules to Protect Taxpayers, Municipal Lands, Agriculture, Natural Heritage and Local Gardens be received and supported.
Moved by Dana Tuju, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT the Ramara Township Public Library 2026-2030 Strategic Plan be received as information.
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Sherri Bell
Carried
THAT the correspondence from AMCTO dated June 18, 2026, regarding Rebecca Zanussi - Winner of AMCTO's Award for Excellence in the Municipal Law Program (MLP) be received as information.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT the Climate Action Committee Draft Resolution Declaring a Climate Emergency for the Township of Ramara be received; AND THAT the draft resolution be
Moved by Dana Tuju, seconded by Joe Gough
Referred
THAT the Climate Action Committee consolidated workplan for the Adaptation, Mitigation, and Education working groups be received as information at this time.
Moved by Keith Bell, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT the correspondence dated May 25, 2026, from Amrize regarding Amrize Brechin Quarry Regulation of Hours of Operation for Pit and Quarries be received; AND THAT the Amrize Brechin Quarry be authorized for extended operating hours of 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the period of May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, in accordance with Bylaw 2003.48 Pits and Quarries.
Moved by Keith Bell, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT the Mayor be authorized on behalf of the Council of the Township of Ramara to send correspondence to Transport Canada, the Minister of Transport, Simcoe North MP Adam Chambers, and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada requesting a review of operational safety as soon as possible during the 2026 summer season for the Lake Country Airways water aerodrome location on Rama Road, including:  Adequacy of flight paths;  Impacts to recreational water activities, such as boating, swimming, and canoeing/kayaking; AND THAT the correspondence also express encouragement for consultation with the local community prior to approving docking sites for water aerodrome locations; AND THAT the Chippewas of Rama First Nation be copied on the correspondence. A verbal motion to recess was moved by David Snutch, seconded by Sherri Bell, and
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Dana Tuju
Carried
THAT the meeting rules of the Township of Ramara Procedure Bylaw 2025.23 regarding Section 9.18 Notice of Motion be temporarily suspended in order to permit the Notice of Motion intended to be introduced by Councillor Snutch at the July 13, 2026, Council meeting to be discussed and voted upon at the June 22, 2026, Council meeting. Ayes: Dana Tuju, Joe Gough, and Sherri Bell Nays: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, and David Snutch
Moved by Sherri Bell, seconded by Joe Gough
Defeated
THAT Bylaw 2026.51, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 22 nd day of June, 2026, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Moved by Keith Bell, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT the Council meeting of the Township of Ramara held on June 22, 2026, be adjourned at 1:34 p.m.
Moved by Dana Tuju, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried

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