Regular Meeting

Council proceed In Camera pursuant to Section 239 2(a) and 239 2(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, more specifically, the security of the property of the municipality or local board Re: Municipal Property; and; personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees Re: Fees

THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas rise and reconvene and authorize Staff to proceed as directed.

THAT Council accept Report ES2021-16 to award the tender for the Morrisburg Asphalt Pathways Replacement RFQ ES21-10 to Coco Paving Inc. in the amount of $209,751.75 plus HST.

THAT By-law No. 2021-88, being a By-law to appoint a Clerk for the Municipality of South Dundas be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed.

THAT By-law No. 2021-89, being a By-law to execute a Lease Agreement with the Matilda Memorial Recreation Committee be read and passed in open Council, signed and sealed.

THAT all items listed under General Consent section of the Agenda be adopted as presented with the exception of 9f) Fleet Repairs, be moved to Discussion Items.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas accept Report PE2021-07 to grant a temporary exemption request under By-law No. 2016-20, specifically General Provisions – Prohibitions by Time, for an event to be held on September 25, 2021, in Williamsburg.

WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; AND WHEREAS all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation; AND WHEREAS Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities.

That the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas support the request from the Upper Canada Vision to petition the Provincial Government to address the underfunding of eyecare so that optometrists across the Province can be compensated appropriately. And that this resolution be sent to the Provincial Government and SDG municipalities for their consideration.

That the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas support the Mobile Crisis Response “Team” to continue improving mental health services in SDG. And that Council agrees with the “Team” to continue working on stable base funding from the Province of Ontario Ministries.

THAT By-law No. 2021-90, being a By-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution be read and passed, in open Council, signed and sealed.

THAT Council now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.