Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Monday, March 31, 2025; and - Tuesday, April 8, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That Council endorse the application of Beverley Hillier, Manager, Planning & Building Services to the Source Water Protection Committee as a municipal representative.

That the resignation from Councillor Gary Gardiner from the Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC), the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) and the Waste Resource Liaison committee (WRLC) be received and Councillor Gardiner be thanked for his involvement on the Committees.

That the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of 9739041 Canada Corporation – 331 Pinewood Park Drive be received and

That Council approve the annual renewal of insurance with Intact Public Entities Inc., in partnership with Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc., in the amount of $1,799,402.00 (plus HST) for municipal comprehensive insurance, for the term May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026.

That Council adopt the 2025 Tax Policy recommendations, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2025-45 dated April 8, 2025 from Dan Robinson.

the annual budget process is a critical component of municipal governance, requiring transparency, accessibility, and engagement; And Whereas Council Chambers is equipped with the necessary infrastructure to facilitate public attendance, livestreaming, recording, and archiving of meetings for the benefit of residents; And Whereas holding budget committee meetings in Council Chambers promotes openness and reinforces public trust in the budget deliberation process; Therefore Be It Resolved that all 2026 Budget Committee meetings be scheduled and conducted in Council Chambers. And Further That appropriate arrangements be made to ensure the meetings are accessible to the public both in person and via live broadcast, consistent with regular Council meeting practices. Record of Vote (Upon The Request of Councillor Inch): Yeas: Councillors Inch, Vrebosch, Gardiner, Mitchell, King, Horsfield, Mallah, Mayne, Lowery and Mayor Chirico. Nays: Nil

numerous motions have been

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:16 p.m. for the following reason: Item 9.2, being personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees

That Council reconvene at 7:26 p.m.

That Council appoint Councillor Horsfield to the Municipal Heritage Committee for a term to expire November 14, 2026. That Council appoint Councillor Inch to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 14, 2026. That Council appoint Councillor Mitchell to the Waste Resources Liaison Committee for a term to expire November 14, 2026.

That the following By-Law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2025-42 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 22, 2025.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2025-42 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 22, 2025.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:28 p.m.