Regular Meeting

the meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas be hereby called to order at 1:00 PM.

the Agenda be adopted as amended, to move item 7.0 after item 4.0 and items 5.0 and 6.0 before item 16.0.

the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Township of North Dundas held on June 20, 2024 be adopted as presented.

Bylaw No. 2024-44 being a Bylaw to enter into an agreement with the Township of Russell to utilize the Russell Township Animal Shelter be read and passed in Open Council, signed and sealed this 18 th day of Ju ly 202 4.

9317015 Canada Inc. has submitted an application for a Plan of Subdivision (SDG File 01-ND-S-2024) for 17 residential lots on part of Lot 18, Concession 10, Former Township of Winchester, now the Township of North Dundas under Section 51(16) of the Planning Act ; AND WHEREAS a public information session was held in Morewood on May 23, 2024 in accordance with the County Official Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas hereby requests that the United Counties SDG incorporate the following 25 conditions attached hereto as Appendix “A” into Plan of Subdivision No.0 1 -ND-S - 20 2 4.

Council approve a Facade Improvement Grant of $ 5,000 under the Township of North Dundas’ Community Improvement Plan for the building located at 545 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester ; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Interim CAO to execute the required agreement.

Council approve a Signage and Awning Grant of $ 664.35 under the Township of North Dundas’ Community Improvement Plan for the building located at 12054 Main Street, Unit D, Winchester ; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Interim CAO to execute the required agreement.

Bylaw No. 2024-48 b eing a Bylaw to authorize the signing of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of funds under the Canada Community-Building Fund, effective April 1, 2024, be read and passed in Open Council, signed, and sealed this 18th day of July 2024.

Council endorse the emergency purchase of a condenser for the Sam Ault Arena from AC Mechanical, for the cost of $ 89,900 + HST; AND THAT any shortfall of funds necessary to complete the purchase be taken from the General Reserve, with a commitment to replenish this reserve as part of the 2025 budget.

Council endorse the Design Standards and Guidelines for Subdivision and Site Plan Control this 18 th day of July, 2024.

all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved or filed as recommended.

Council authorize payment of accounts as per the attached Council report dated June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 in the amount of $3,782,393.98.

Council grant the request by the Winchester Legion to license their entire parking lot from from 9 am until 10 pm on August 10th for a washertoss tournament and a dance as part of Dairyfest.

the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3 million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being de-rostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; and WHEREAS it has becoming increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; and WHERAS Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long-term care, paramedicine, and other investments. WHEREAS the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has declined from 77 in 2008 to 65 percent in 2022; and WHEREAS per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada, and WHEREAS a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector-wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in the Township of North Dundas and Ontario, to fund health care appropriately and ensure every Ontarian has access to physician care.

Council proceed to Closed Session at 2:36 PM pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection (c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality to provide access to parkland.

Council return to Open Session at 2:50 PM.

Staff proceed as directed during Closed Session.

Bylaw No. 2024-49 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in Open Council, signed and sealed this 18th day of July, 2024.

Council adjourn at 2:53 PM to the call of the Chair.

THAT the meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas be hereby called to order at 1:00 PM.

THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended, to move item 7.0 after item 4.0 and items 5.0 and 6.0 before item 16.0.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Township of North Dundas held on June 20, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT Bylaw No. 2024-44 being a Bylaw to enter into an agreement with the Township of Russell to utilize the Russell Township Animal Shelter be read and passed in Open Council, signed and sealed this 18th day of July 2024.

WHEREAS 9317015 Canada Inc. has submitted an application for a Plan of Subdivision (SDG File 01-ND-S-2024) for 17 residential lots on part of Lot 18, Concession 10, Former Township of Winchester, now the Township of North Dundas under Section 51(16) of the Planning Act; AND WHEREAS a public information session was held in Morewood on May 23, 2024 in accordance with the County Official Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas hereby requests that the United Counties SDG incorporate the following 25 conditions attached hereto as Appendix “A” into Plan of Subdivision No.01-ND-S-2024.

THAT Council approve a Facade Improvement Grant of $5,000 under the Township of North Dundas’ Community Improvement Plan for the building located at 545 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Interim CAO to execute the required agreement.

THAT Council approve a Signage and Awning Grant of $664.35 under the Township of North Dundas’ Community Improvement Plan for the building located at 12054 Main Street, Unit D, Winchester; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Interim CAO to execute the required agreement.

THAT Council endorse the emergency purchase of a condenser for the Sam Ault Arena from AC Mechanical, for the cost of $89,900 + HST; AND THAT any shortfall of funds necessary to complete the purchase be taken from the General Reserve, with a commitment to replenish this reserve as part of the 2025 budget.

THAT Council endorse the Design Standards and Guidelines for Subdivision and Site Plan Control this 18th day of July, 2024.

THAT all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved or filed as recommended.

THAT Council authorize payment of accounts as per the attached Council report dated June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 in the amount of $3,782,393.98.

THAT Council grant the request by the Winchester Legion to license their entire parking lot from from 9 am until 10 pm on August 10th for a washertoss tournament and a dance as part of Dairyfest.

WHEREAS the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3 million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being de-rostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; and WHEREAS it has becoming increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; and WHERAS Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long- term care, paramedicine, and other investments. WHEREAS the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has declined from 77 in 2008 to 65 percent in 2022; and WHEREAS per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada, and WHEREAS a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector-wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in the Township of North Dundas and Ontario, to fund health care appropriately and ensure every Ontarian has access to physician care.

THAT Council proceed to Closed Session at 2:36 PM pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection (c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality to provide access to parkland.

THAT Council return to Open Session at 2:50 PM.

THAT Staff proceed as directed during Closed Session.

THAT Bylaw No. 2024-49 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, be read and passed in Open Council, signed and sealed this 18th day of July, 2024.

THAT Council adjourn at 2:53 PM to the call of the Chair.