Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the October 1, 2025, Council Meeting of the Municipality of South Dundas now be opened at 5:30 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of South Dundas move to an In Camera session at 5:31 p.m. to discuss the following items under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local boards

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise and reconvene into open session at 6:00 p.m. and THAT Council direct Administration to carry out all actions as specified in the Closed Session Minutes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of South Dundas award RFP 2025- External Audit Services to Welch LLP, for fiscal years 2025-2029, being the best proposal meeting the Municipality’s specifications

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of South Dundas adopts By Law- 2025-68 being a by-law to authorize an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Lands for the property as described in the attached By-law. AND THAT these lands shall be sold to the adjacent property owner in the amount of $5,500 plus all associated costs; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

BE IT RESVOLED THAT the Council of South Dundas adopt By-Law 2025-70 being a by-law to amend AMPS By-law No. 2021-33, expanding the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT all items listed under General Consent section of the Agenda be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through the Integrated Energy Plan 2025 – Energy for Generations, has directed the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to adopt a more integrated, collaborative, and forward-looking approach to electricity system planning; AND WHEREAS the directives call for the establishment of Major Project Identification Committees (MPICs) in electricity planning regions by December 31, 2025, to better anticipate and coordinate major load growth and infrastructure needs; AND WHEREAS the St. Lawrence Region – including municipalities served by Hydro One and Rideau St. Lawrence Power – faces significant electricity infrastructure constraints that are currently limiting investment, job creation, and economic development; AND WHEREAS the 2021 Needs Assessment and 2022 Regional Infrastructure Plan failed to adequately reflect the region’s growth potential and infrastructure needs, leaving communities at risk of missed opportunities until the next planning cycle begins in 2026; AND WHEREAS Cornwall Electric, serving the eastern portion of the region, benefits from a unique Power Purchase Agreement with Hydro- Québec, while the rest of the region remains at the furthest end of Ontario’s bulk electricity system and faces ongoing limitations; AND WHEREAS municipalities across the region have expressed a shared interest in proactively coordinating energy planning to ensure local priorities are reflected in provincial forecast

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2025-72, being a By-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution be read and passed, in open Council, signed and sealed.