Council Meeting

THAT the attached minutes be approved as presented.

THAT Council receive the Final Report for the Lockhart Drain “A” and “D” dated April 26, 2024, prepared by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc.; AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the Lockhart Drain “A” and “D” be scheduled to be held on June 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

THAT Council approve the 2024-2033 Water Financial Plan for the renewal of the Municipal Drinking Water License in accordance with subsection 3(1)1 of O. Reg. 453/07.

THAT Council receives the Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvement on the Rollings Drainage Works 1965, according to section 78 (1.1) of the Drainage Act; AND THAT Council appoints R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. as engineer to the project.

THAT Council receive the “Notice of Request for Drain Improvement” for the Walden-Hord Drain Extension” under section 78 of the Drainage Act.

THAT Council receive the H-Symbol Removal – Delegation of Authority report as information.

THAT the report entitled First Quarter 2024 Building Activity Summary be received for information.

THAT the Carnegie Library resume operations.

THAT Council approve the scheduling of the PJHL Top Prospects game outside of the Ice Allocation Policy framework.

THAT Council direct staff to replace the Lieury washroom roof through RVH Construction for $11,250.00; AND THAT Council authorizes the monies to

THAT Council match the Parkhill Trail fundraising campaign dollar for dollar up to $5,000.00; AND THAT Council direct staff to assist with in-kind donations of labour and equipment, pending a verification that their would not be excesive liability with insurance.

THAT Council direct staff to issue a request for proposal for the fitness centre with or without recreational programming.

THAT Council purchase a new 2024 John Deere 870GP Motor Grader with snowplow attachments, and rear mounted roller attachment for $735,548.64 excluding HST; AND THAT Council accept the trade-in offer for the 2015 John Deere 870 motor grader for $150,000.00.

THAT the report by Carolyn Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer, dated May 15, 2024, regarding the development of a Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan be approved and council authorizes $10,150.58 be

THAT Council award Carrie’s Hair Designs located at 221 Anna St, Parkhill, with $693.06 upon completion of their proposed Beautification project as per the Municipality’s Community Improvement Plan

THAT the North Middlesex Fire Department education, promotion, and remuneration polices be approved and adopted.

THAT the subject matter within the attached report to the Fire Committee be

THAT By-laws 044 of 2024, 045 of 2024, 046 of 2024, and 047 of 2024 be read a first and second time.

THAT By-laws 026 of 2024, 027 of 2024, 045 of 2024, 046 of 2024, and 047 of 2024 be read a third and final time

That the Meeting adjourn at 8:40 p.m.

THAT Council endorse the Directors verbal report describing a better understanding of the fire code, allowing the use of the lower level of the Carnegie Library facility moving forward.

THAT the report by Carolyn Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer, dated May 15, 2024, regarding the development of a Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan be approved and council authorizes $10,150.58 be withdrawn from reserves for this project.

THAT the subject matter within the attached report to the Fire Committee be referred to legal counsel for an opinion and to seek direction on the implementation of the policy.