Regular Council

THAT this Regular Meeting of Council is hereby called to order at 4:05 p.m.

THAT the agenda be accepted with addition of preapproval budget item

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held December 16, 2024 be adopted as circulated and that same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held December 16, 2024 be adopted as circulated and that same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of December building permit summary and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives the administration report from the Clerk regarding the application for the purchase of the Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to Lot 15, Plan 812 and Part Road Allowance 55R12473, Part 1, known as 2155 Amethyst Avenue. AND THAT Council confirms that the shoreline on the east side of the property was approved and established in 2006 as in 55R12473, Part 1. Amended for the Clerk to take a suggestion of change line placement back to the property owners.

THAT Council hereby receives the administration report from the Clerk regarding the application for the purchase of the Shoreline Road Allowance laying in front of Plan 812, Lot 16, known as 2157 Amethyst Avenue. AND THAT Council approves the Shoreline request with the western boundary as established in 2006 by 55R12473 and with the eastern boundary as established in the 2024 application approved by Council. AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk is directed to bring forward a by-law to authorize the sale of the Shoreline Road Allowance laying in front of Plan 812, Lot 16, known as 2157 Amethyst Avenue.

THAT Council hereby receive the Fire Protection Grant report from the Fire Chief AND THAT Council hereby directs the Fire Chief to purchase the approved list of items in the grant for the Fire Department, and the same be filed in the Clerks Office.

Smith, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT: Employer Commitment The Corporation of the Municipality of Shuniah is committed to preventing occupational illness and injury in the workplace. Protection of employees from injury or occupational disease is a major continuing objective of the Municipality. Employer Responsibility The Municipality is dedicated to implementing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. All managers and workers will be committed to the continuing objective of eliminating workplace injury and illness. We will assure that every reasonable precaution is taken for the protection of workers and that as minimum, all legislative requirements for health and safety are met. Manager/ Supervisor Responsibility Managers and supervisors will be accountable for ensuring that safe and healthy work conditions are maintained in their assigned departments and work areas. They will be responsible to ensure that machinery and equipment are safe and workers work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures. Worker Responsibility Workers will receive adequate training and updating in their specific work tasks to protect their health and safety. Every worker will be required to work in a safe manner following legislated and employer safe work procedures and practices. Workers will be responsible to report any unsafe or unhealthy conditions they may be aware of in order to achieve the elimination of workplace in

THAT Council hereby directs that any surplus funds derived at the 2024 year end be transferred to working reserve funds, AND FURTHER THAT the Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds not expended in the Fiscal Capital Budget which are still required to complete capital projects be set up in reserve for that purpose.

THAT Council hereby receives and adopts the following report related to the 2025 Budget as required under the Municipal Act, 2001, Ontario Regulation 284/09 and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives the Draft 2025 Budget and supporting documents and advise administration of changes or proceeding as is and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council receives the memo from the operations manager for preapproval on the follwoing budget items: Tandem Axle Plow/Sander Truck $380,000 Lakeshore Drive, culvert replacements and asphalt patching eight locations $550,000 and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT A By-law to enter into a funding agreement between Shuniah and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario be read a First and Second time this 14th day of January 2025.

THAT A By-law to enter into a funding agreement between Shuniah and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario be read a Third and Final time and numbered 3398-25 AND THAT SAID By-law be engrossed in the by-law book.

THAT Council hereby receives the following correspondence: a. TBDSSAB - Regular Board Meeting Minutes - November 21, 2024 b. TBDHU BOH - Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2024 c. Puslinch - Resolution re: TAPMO d. Letter from MMAH re Municipal Accountability Act and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

WHEREAS Ontario has more private non-native (“exotic”) wild animal keepers, roadside zoos, mobile zoos, wildlife exhibits and other captive wildlife operations than any other province; and, WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has of yet not developed regulations to prohibit or restrict animal possession, breeding, or use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals in captivity; and, WHEREAS non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can pose very serious human health and safety risks, and attacks causing human injury and death have occurred in the province; and, WHEREAS the keeping of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can cause poor animal welfare and suffering, and poses risks to local environments and wildlife; and, WHEREAS owners of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can move from one community to another even after their operations have been shut down due to animal welfare or public health and safety concerns; and, WHEREAS municipalities have struggled, often for months or years, to deal with non-native (“exotic”) wild animal issues and have experienced substantive regulatory, administrative, enforcement and financial challenges; and, AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEOA) have indicated their support for World Animal Protection’s campaign for provincial regulations of non-native (“e

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the list of Unfinished Business dated January 8, 2025, and that same be filed in the Clerk’s Office.

THAT a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be read a First, Second and Third time on this 14th day of January 2025 and Numbered 3399-25 AND THAT the said By-law be engrossed in the By-law Book.

THAT the hour of 5:40 p.m. having arrived this regular Meeting of Council hereby adjourns.