Regular Council

THAT this Regular Meeting of Council is hereby called to order at 4:30 p.m.

THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 10, 2022 be adopted as circulated and that same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the Tender Opening Committee Minutes held May 12, 2022 for R2022-05 Asphalt Pavement Crack Sealing and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the Tender Opening Committee Minutes held April 22, 2022 for RFQ 2022-03 Janitorial Services and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the Tender Opening Committee held May 16, 2022 for the Sunrise Beach Drive Drain and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives the report for shoreline purchase and that the Clerk is hereby directed to prepare a by-law to authorize the sale of the Shoreline Road Allowance in front of Lot 26, Plan M-100 known as 1973 Crystal Beach Avenue.

THAT Council hereby receives the report from the Manager of Operations and that a contract for the 2021 Asphalt Pavement Crack Sealing be awarded to Northern Sealants Inc. in the amount of $40,680.00 including HST and the same be filed in the Clark's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives the report from the Manager of Operations and that a contract for the MacGregor Recreation Centre and Wild Goose Park Paving be awarded to Bruno's Contracting in the amount of $134,475.00 excluding HST and the same be filed in the Clark's Office.

That Council request staff to provide the following information for the AMO Delegation:

THAT Council enters into temporary access agreements as presented by Hydro One Networks Inc. to carry out all necessary studies and testing to construct a power transmission line for the term of three (3) years.

THAT a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into agreements with Hydro One Networks Inc. (10 Schedules, 30 pages) be read a First and Second time this 24th day of May, 2022.

THAT a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into agreements with Hydro One Networks Inc.be read a Third and Final time and numbered 3235-22 AND FURTHER THAT the by-law be engrossed in the By-law Book.

THAT Council hereby receives the following correspondence: a. Office of the Fire Marshall - Fire Protection Advisor Change b. Town of Rainy River - Connecting Links Resolution and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby supports the resolution from the Town of East Hawkesbury for the Funding Support for Infrastructure Projects - Bridge and Culvert Replacements in Rural Municipalities; and BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ontario municipalities, AMO, Premier of Ontario, Provincial Minister of Finance.

THAT Council hereby receives the Community Schools Alliance Action Plan and Social and Economic Impact for Small Communities in Ontario Study; WHEREAS all students should have the opportunity to attend elementary and secondary school in their home community; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The province increase the Rural and Northern Education Fund (RNEF) to $50 million; 2. Should the current moratorium on accommodation reviews and school closures be lifted, we ask that the moratorium remain in place for schools that qualify for the RNEF until a thorough review of the education funding formula is completed; 3. Before templates required by the 2018 Pupil Accommodation Review Guide (PARG) are developed, there be consultation with school boards and community groups including the Community Schools Alliance. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ontario municipalities, Community Schools Alliance, local MP's and MPP's and the Premier of Ontario.

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the list of Unfinished Business dated May 18, 2022 and that same be filed in the Clerk’s Office.

THAT at the hour of 4:55 pm Council moves into In-Camera Session.

THAT at the hour of 5:06 pm Council hereby resumes the meeting in open session.

THAT a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be read a First, Second and Third time on this 24th day of May 2022 and Numbered 3236-22 AND THAT the said By-law be engrossed in the By-law Book.

THAT the hour of 5:08 p.m. having arrived this regular Meeting of Council hereby adjourns.