Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the July 8, 2026, Council Meeting of the Municipality of South Dundas now be opened at 5:27 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of South Dundas move to an In Camera session at 5:27 p.m. to discuss the following items under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas approve the agenda as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the following meeting, be adopted as presented: June 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas authorize tendering the purchase of one (1) used sidewalk maintenance machine with attachments.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas support working with the Raisin-South Nation Drinking Water Source Protection Team to implement the recently updated Source Protection policies based on hourly fees to an upset limit of $7,000.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas approve the 2025 Draft Financial Statements as presented by Welch LLP, and; THAT the CAO and Treasurer are authorized to sign and execute all necessary documents to finalize the 2025 Financial Statements.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas adopt By-Law No. 2026-55, being a by-law to enter a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Agreement with Amanda’s Country Bakery, be read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement with Amanda’s Country Bakery.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas adopt By-Law No.2026-56, being a by-law to enter into a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Agreement with Harbers Flame Centre & Masonry, be read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement with Harbers Flame Centre & Masonry.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas adopt By-Law No. 2026-57, being a by-law to enter into a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Agreement with Williamsburg Pump Supply & Service, be read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement with Williamsburg Pump Supply & Service.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT all items under Consent Agenda be received and filed for information purposes.

WHEREAS the Alto high-speed rail project is a nation-building initiative between Quebec City and Toronto, with an estimated cost of 560-590 billion; and, WHEREAS the project proposes only one stop in the 50,000 km2 EOWC region, potentially impacting rural communities, agricultural lands, trails, and environmentally sensitive areas, with unclear long-term benefits; and, WHEREAS municipal consultation has been insufficient, leaving potential impacts on land use, infrastructure, emergency response, and existing Via Rail service unclear; and, WHEREAS the EOWC represents 103 communities advocating for the protection of Eastern Ontario's rural, agricultural, and cultural landscapes; and, WHEREAS the Municipality of South Dundas has had negative experiences associated with the long-term impact of large nation building projects, specifically the St. Lawrence Seaway Project. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of South Dundas supports the EOWC in opposing the Alto project in its current form due to insufficient consultation, unclear rural impacts, environmental concerns, and misalignment with regional planning priorities; and urges Alto and the federal government to coordinate with Via Rail to maintain and enhance passenger rail service, provide a clear service integration plan, and work with municipalities to ensure rural residents remain connected; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the EOWC will continue to encourage municipalities, partners, businesses, and residents to p

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada have taken steps to encourage Municipalities to reduce or eliminate development charges (DCs) as one means of lowering the cost of new residential development; and, WHEREAS the recently announced Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP), part of the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build, only provides funding to municipalities that are willing to reduce their existing development charges; and, WHEREAS many municipalities across Ontario, particularly small, rural, communities, have never imposed development charges, or have deliberately chosen not to do so to in recognition of our shared objective of maintaining affordability and competitiveness; and, WHEREAS municipalities that do not have development charges in place are excluded from applying for DCRP relief despite facing the same infrastructure and housing pressures as those that have development charges; and, WHEREAS the DCRP has now created a disincentive for municipalities to remain DC-free; contrary to the housing supply and affordability outcomes that provincial and federal housing policies are intended to achieve; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Municipality of South Dundas encourage the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to work collaboratively to also establish a dedicated infrastructure fund specifically designed for municipalities that either have no development charges or are willing to eliminate them. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT t