Council Meeting

THAT the attached minutes be approved as presented.

THAT Council receives the presentation; and THAT the Ailsa Craig Royal Canadian Legion Branch 422 Committee, have the support of the Municipality of North Middlesex to complete the Veteran Banner Project annually, including providing assistance in the capacity of hanging and removing the banners. THAT Council direct staff to follow up with the cost of additional brackets.

THAT the Report entitled Dog Control Services including Poundkeeping be received; and THAT the By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement for services with Cozy Country Kennel be approved for all readings.

THAT Council receive the Petition for Drainage Works by Owners under section 4 of the Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990.

THAT Council receive this report and direct staff to award the McLean Drain Maintenance quote to R.S. Graham Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $37,586.06 including H.S.T.

THAT this Program be approved on all Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) and Multi Residential facilities (three (3) units or more) in accordance with Part 8 of the Municipality’s Water By-Law .

THAT Council of the Municipality of North Middlesex establishes the fees and charges as set out in this report, with the exception of Section 5 (Cemeteries).

THAT the Accounts from November 26, 2021 to December 8, 2021 in the amount of $2,458,547.23 be approved.

THAT Council endorse an increase to the Fire Department budget by $7400.00 to modify and upgrade the dump valve on the Ailsa Craig Tanker for ease of use and to prevent any health and safety issues. (A manual valve was originally installed due to price point).

THAT Staff be directed to sign the Non-Binding Letter of Intent with Wessucs Inc.

THAT Council direct staff to remove the "Review of Water Budget following 2nd quarter billing cycle" and "Review of Water Policy from Feb. 3" from the

THAT By-laws 102-106 of 2021 be read a third and final time

THAT the Open Meeting adjourn to Closed Meeting at 7:26 p.m. To receive information under the following exception: Adoption of 2021 Closed Meeting Minutes

THAT the Closed Meeting adjourn and return to Open Meeting at with/without the recommendations

THAT the report entitled Cemetery By-law Proposed Changes be received; and THAT Council hereby releases the Draft By-law for a thirty (30) day public consultation period; and During the consultation period that staff provide notice of the Proposed By-law in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act 2002; and THAT a staff report be prepared following the public consultation period for council consideration including any further changes prior to council approval.

Be it resolved that Council has determined that the Terms of Reference for this Committee has been fulfilled and therefore may be dissolved; and that By-law 17 of 2019 be hereby repealed.

THAT Council direct staff to remove the "Review of Water Budget following 2nd quarter billing cycle" and "Review of Water Policy from Feb. 3" from the deferred items list.

THAT By-laws 102-106 of 2021 be read a first and second time Provision for questions