Regular Meeting

The Committee of the Whole does hereby rise and report and resolve itself back into regular Council meeting at 8:26 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Dundas hereby accepts Report FS2025-02 and approves the 2025-2030 Financial Plan for the Municipality of South Dundas Drinking Water System; AND THAT The approved Financial Plan shall be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks as required under Ontario Regulation 453/07; AND THAT the approved Financial Plan shall be made available to the public through publication on the Municipality's website and at the Municipal Office upon request.

THAT Council approve Report PF2024-04 to reallocate funding in the 2025 Budget to allow for the hiring of a total of six Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Position

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Municipality of South Dundas hereby appoints Arla Casselman-Veinotte to the South Dundas Cemetery Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of South Dundas hereby extends the appointment of Julie Stewart as Acting Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of South Dundas until April 6, 2025, and that she shall continue to have all the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as set out in any other applicable by-laws, policies, and/or legislation.

WHEREAS United States President Donald Trump, continues to indicate that he will issue executive orders to impose tariffs on imports from Canada; and WHEREAS these tariffs will have a significant detrimental impact on the economic stability in both countries; and WHEREAS federal and provincial leaders are encouraging Canadians to buy Canadian; and WHEREAS municipalities have significant purchasing power through capital and infrastructure programs; and WHEREAS according to data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario municipalities are expected to spend $250 to $290 billion on infrastructure in the next 10 years; and WHEREAS municipalities have traditionally been prevented by trade agreements and legislation from giving preference to the purchase of Canadian products and services; and WHEREAS municipalities can assist in the effort to combat tariffs and support businesses in the procurement for capital and infrastructure programs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas endorse the federal and provincial call to action to buy Canadian where and when possible; and THAT the federal and provincial governments work with municipalities on measures to protect Canadian consumers and businesses; and THAT council call on the federal and provincial government to remove any impediments to municipalities preferring to engage Canadian companies for capital projects and supplies when appropriate and feasible; and THAT this resolut

WHEREAS the advent of US tariffs will have a significant economic impact on Canadians; and WHEREAS the Federal government has scheduled a 20 percent increase to the carbon tax to be implemented April 1, 2025; and WHEREAS the timing of this tax increase coincides with economic challenges resulting from international trade policies; and WHEREAS many Canadians have expressed concern regarding the financial burden this may create; and WHEREAS the residents and businesses of the Municipality of South Dundas will face particular economic hardship from these combined financial pressures; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas formally petitions the Federal government of Canada to halt the scheduled 20 percent increase to the carbon tax planned for April 1, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, Cabinet Ministers, Leaders of Opposition, our Member of Parliament, and All Ontario Municipalities.

WHEREAS farm drainage is of paramount importance in Ontario due to its significant impact on agricultural productivity and sustainability. Effective drainage systems help mitigate waterlogging, control soil moisture levels, and enhance soil structure, thereby optimizing growing conditions for crops; WHEREAS improved drainage also facilitates timely field operations, reduces erosion, and minimizes nutrient runoff, contributing to environmental conservation efforts; WHEREAS Ontario’s diverse agricultural landscape, where weather variability is common, well-maintained drainage systems play a crucial role in ensuring stable yields, economic viability, and long-term resilience for farmers across the Province; WHEREAS the Tile Loan Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, c. T.8 allows for the borrowing of money for the purpose of constructing drainage works; WHEREAS the maximum annual limit for these loans, unchanged since 2004, is currently set at $50,000. WHEREAS costs for Tile Drainage has increased markedly since 2004; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas requests that the Province through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) consider increasing the maximum annual Tile Loan limit to a minimum of $250,000. AND THAT this resolution be circulated the Honourable Rob Flack – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AM0), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), and all Ontario mu