Regular Council

THAT the Council Agenda dated September 14, 2026, be adopted as presented.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting of September 14, 2026, be recessed at 9:40 a.m. in order to convene the Public Meeting of Council regarding Planning Matters.

THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes Dated August 10, 2026;  Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes Dated August 10, 2026;  Special Council re Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662, HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application, and Appointment of Interim Treasurer Meeting Minutes Dated August 20, 2026;  Special Council re Proposed Pre-Motion Resolution Framework - Bertrand et al v. Township of Ramara et al 2026 ONSC 1662, HRTO File No.: 2026-67479-I Notice of Application, and Appointment of Interim Treasurer Closed Session Minutes Dated August 20, 2026.

THAT Council recess and convene as Committee of the Whole at 10:38 a.m.

THAT, in accordance with Section 3.4, of the Township of Ramara Procedure Bylaw 2025.23, Suspending the Meeting Rules, Committee of the Whole hereby temporarily suspends the rules to immediately move Item 11.5.1., Atherley Community Centre Board - Armour Stone Project, before Item 10.1., Motion to Move Committee of the Whole to Closed Session.

THAT Report ID-28-26 regarding Atherley Community Centre Board - Armour Stone Project be received; AND THAT the Armour Stone Project be authorized to proceed in 2026 with resources to be funded from the ACCB Reserve up to $15,000; AND THAT staff be directed to provide a Council Information Package memo with the final cost outcome; AND THAT Report ID-28-26 be

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 11:10 a.m. to deal with Item 10.2.1, regarding Litigation and Strategy Update - 3379 County Road 47 Real Estate Matter, being a matter 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 11:47 a.m. and reconvene in open session and report.

THAT Report CS-28-26 regarding Litigation and Strategy Update - 3379 County Road 47 Real Estate Matter be received; AND THAT the confidential direction to staff be adopted; AND THAT the Director of Corporate Services/Legal and/or Chief Administrative Officer be given delegated authority to implement Council's confidential direction; AND THAT $40,000 be allocated from the General Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund to support costs associated with this matter; AND THAT Report CS-28-26 be

THAT Report ID-24-26 regarding Children at Play Signage on Sideroad 5 be received; AND THAT staff be directed to install "Children at Play" signage as set out in Schedule "A" at the following locations:  One sign on the northeast corner of Sideroad 5 and Concession Road 1;  One sign on the southwest corner of Sideroad 5 and Concession Road 2.

THAT Report CS-26-26 regarding Stop-up and Closure of the Southerly Portion of Mara-Eldon Boundary Road be received; AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law for consideration to stop up and close the said lands; AND THAT Report CS-26-26 be

THAT the motion before Committee of the Whole be amended to include the following comments from Council:  Under Buffers, Berms, Screening and Security: With regard to the neighbouring Sweetwater Nature Reserve, and the highly sensitive alvar habitat, imported soil should not be brought in to build berms, as it may introduce invasive species or contaminants incompatible with the biodiversity downstream. Berms should be constructed from existing overburden from the site;  Under Trucker Safety Protocol – Driver conduct expectations: Drivers shall not relieve themselves at the side of the road; maybe a port-a-potty could be provided near the scale house.  Under Trucker Safety Protocol – Corrective actions or penalties for repeat violations: There should be a 3-strike system;  Under Groundwater and Private Well Protection: Request that baseline testing for all wells within 1,000 m (minimum) be conducted by a qualified hydrogeologist;  Under Monitoring, Reporting and Complaint Resolution: The proponent should create an online complaint form similar to the Township of Ramara’s Report a Concern portal, where complaints are documented and actioned. These reports should include how they were resolved and should be circulated to the Township and to the CLC; AND THAT the motion before Committee of the Whole be amended as follows to include:  AND THAT staff be directed to review previous comments provided by Council regarding LCP Quarry Limited and make any necessary adjustments to

THAT Report CD-18-26 regarding Ramara Township 2027 Council Meeting Schedule be received; AND THAT the Ramara Township Council 2027 Meeting Schedule, as attached as Schedule "A" to Report CD-18-26, be adopted.

THAT Report AD-14-26 dated September 10, 2026, regarding Ramara Centre Accessible Pavilion Project Funding Request be received; AND THAT Council authorize the transfer of $20,000 from the Accessibility Working Capital Reserve to complete the Ramara Centre Accessible Pavilion Project, thereby enabling the Township to utilize the remaining approximately $45,000 in Enabling Accessibility Fund grant funding; AND THAT Report AD-14-26 be

THAT the recommendations of Committee of the Whole be

THAT recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda A: Reports from the August 10, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted as presented, including the following items:  12.1.1. 2026 Financial Mid-Year Update;  12.1.2. Site Alteration Bylaw Update.

THAT recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda B: Reports from the Current Meeting for the regular meeting of Council held on September 14, 2026, be adopted as presented, including the following items:  Item 13.1.1. Atherley Community Centre Board – Armour Stone Project;  Item 13.1.2. Litigation and Strategy Update - 3379 County Road 47 Real Estate Matter;  Item 13.1.3. Stop-up and Closure of the Southerly Portion of Mara-Eldon Boundary Road;  Item 13.1.5. Ramara Centre Accessible Pavilion Project Funding Request; AND excluding the following item(s), which shall be discussed and voted on individually:  Item 13.1.4. Proposed Ramara Quarry Aggregate Resources Act Licence Application (Licence #626728).

THAT Report ID-27-26 regarding Proposed Ramara Quarry Aggregate Resources Act Licence Application (Licence #626728) be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Township comments attached as Schedule "A" regarding the Aggregate Resources Act licence application submitted by Brand X Materials & Supply Inc. for the proposed Ramara Quarry located at 6059 Pearl Carrick Road; AND THAT Council's comments include that the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications remain under technical review and that Council has not yet considered the proposal through the municipal planning process; AND THAT Council's comments further include the Township's requirements related to buffers, berms, screening, security, haul route management, road improvements, groundwater and private well monitoring, blasting, noise, air quality, complaint resolution, community liaison, and ongoing monitoring and reporting as outlined in Schedule "A"; AND THAT additional comments from Council be incorporated as follows:  Under Buffers, Berms, Screening and Security: With regard to the neighbouring Sweetwater Nature Reserve, and the highly sensitive alvar habitat, imported soil should not be brought in to build berms, as it may introduce invasive species or contaminants incompatible with the biodiversity downstream. Berms should be constructed from existing overburden from the site;  Under Trucker Safety Protocol – Driver conduct expectations: Drivers shall not relieve themselves at the side of t

THAT the recommendation as set out on Consent Agenda C: Correspondence for the regular meeting of Council held on September 14, 2026, be adopted as presented, including the following item:  14.1.1. Minister of Transport correspondence dated August 13, 2026, regarding the Township's Request for an Operational Safety Review of the Lake Country Airways Water Aerodrome.

THAT the Ombudsman Report dated August 2026 regarding Investigation into a meeting held by the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee for the Townships of Ramara and Severn on June 21, 2024, be formally received and acknowledged by the Council for the Township of Ramara; AND THAT the Township of Ramara affirm its commitment to ensuring that all committee members are vigilant in adhering to their individual and collective obligation to comply with their responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001 ; AND THAT the Township of Ramara affirm its commitment to ensuring that no votes are taken when a meeting is closed under the exception for education or training in section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , including meetings of Township committees; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to create and deliver training for Township of Ramara board and committee members with respect to their obligations and responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001 , including entering into and voting in closed session, in conjunction with the ongoing Boards and Committees Governance Review.

THAT staff be directed to donate a contribution of a one-week Township of Ramara summer camp session and a Township of Ramara history book to the Uptergrove Public School Parent Council for the purpose of the silent auction occurring as part of the Parent Council's 2026 Makers Market event.

THAT the motion before Council be amended as follows:  Strike “as information” from the first paragraph;  Add: “AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a Council Information Package memo regarding participation of a Township of Ramara representative on the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group”;  Add: “AND THAT staff be directed to complete the Ontario Invasive Species Municipal Expenditures Survey once available.”

WHEREAS Lyme disease is a growing public health concern in Ontario and across Canada due to the expanding range of tick populations and increasing incidence of tick-borne illnesses; AND WHEREAS early diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease are essential to reducing the risk of long-term health complications; AND WHEREAS some individuals continue to experience persistent, debilitating symptoms following recommended treatment for Lyme disease, significantly affecting their quality of life, ability to work, and overall well-being; AND WHEREAS Lyme disease is recognized and insured under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), but Canada has not adopted a nationally accepted clinical definition of "chronic Lyme disease," and current Canadian clinical guidance instead recognizes Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS); AND WHEREAS the absence of a nationally accepted definition for persistent Lyme-related illness may contribute to inconsistencies in diagnosis, treatment options, physician education, access to care, and publicly funded services for affected patients; AND WHEREAS municipalities have an interest in advocating for equitable access to healthcare services that improve the health and well-being of their residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Ramara calls upon the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to collaborate with medical experts, researchers, healthcare providers, and patient representatives to:  Continue res

THAT Bills 2026.48., 2026.49., and 2026.50. be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as Bylaws.

THAT Bylaw 2026.71, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 14th day of September, 2026, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

THAT the Council meeting of the Township of Ramara held on September 14, 2026, be adjourned at 2:25 p.m.