Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of November 1, 2023 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the Delegation from Stephen Somerville of Hydromega Services Inc. regarding a battery energy storage system facility in Springwater, be received.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of September 28, 2023 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of September 28, 2023 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of October 11, 2023 at 5pm 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of October 11, 2023 at 5pm 5) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Public Meeting of October 11, 2023 6) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of October 11, 2023 at 7:30pm 7) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of October 11, 2023 at 7:30pm 8) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of October 18, 2023 9) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of October 18, 2023 10) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of October 18, 2023

That the report from the Director of Finance regarding the Proposed 2024/2025 Budget & Business Plan, dated November 1, 2023, be received; and, That the Proposed 2024 Tax Based Operating Budget, Proposed 2024 Water Operating Budget, Proposed 2024 Wastewater Operating Budget and Proposed 2024 Capital Budget as presented November 1, 2023, be

That the report from the Committee Coordinator/Administrative Assistant regarding the Proposed Fireworks By-law, dated November 1, 2023, be received; and, That a by-law regulating fireworks within the Township of Springwater, be presented to Council for consideration at a future regular meeting of Council; and, That the proposed by-law be drafted to allow firework displays as follows: Option 1 That fireworks only be permitted on public holidays. Option 2 That fireworks only be permitted on public holidays and widely celebrated holidays. Option 3 That fireworks only be permitted on public holidays, widely celebrated holidays and Milestone Events. And Further That all other provisions outlined within this report be included in the Fireworks by-law. Amended C586B-2023 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Option 3 be selected

That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Strike out paragraphs 2, 3, and 4; and Add And That an amendment to the noise by-law be brought forward for consideration to amend the allowable times for fireworks as follows: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm and 6:00 pm New Years Eve -1:00 am on New Years Day.

That the report from the Committee Coordinator/Administrative Assistant regarding the Proposed Fireworks By-law, dated November 1, 2023, be received; and, That an amendment to the noise by-law be brought forward for consideration to amend the allowable times for fireworks as follows: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm and 6:00 pm New Years Eve - 1:00 am on New Years Day.

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.4 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented, with the exception of items 9.3 to be dealt with separately. 9.2 - ZB-2023-002 & OP-2023-001 - Giffen - 2466 Ronald Road 9.3 - Sunday Gun Hunting - Results of Public Consultations 9.4 - Award of Request for Bid, 2023-33-RPF, Grenfel Community Centre Repairs

That the report from the Planner regarding OP-2023-001 & ZB-2023-002, dated November 1, 2023, be received; and, That Council adopt the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) as it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the County of Simcoe Official Plan and the Township of Springwater Official Plan; and, That the amendment be submitted to the County of Simcoe for approval subject to minor modifications; and, That the implementing Zoning By-law be submitted to Council for adoption subject to the approval of the Official Plan Amendment by the County of Simcoe.

That the report from the Manager Recreation, Parks and Facilities regarding the Award of Request for Bid, 2023-33-RPF, Grenfel Community Centre Repairs, dated November 1, 2023, be received; and, That Council award the Request for Bid (RFB) 2023-33-RPF, to ProModel Construction Inc.for the Grenfel Community Centre Repairs; and That Council approve additional funds not to exceed $49,500 to be drawn from the Recreation FacilityReserve; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.

That the report from the Deputy Clerk dated November 1, 2023 regarding Sunday gun hunting – results of public consultations; be received, and That Council approve Sunday gun hunting in the Township of Springwater; and That the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry be advised of this decision and request that the Ministry make amendments under Ontario Regulation 663/98 to permit Sunday gun hunting in the Township of Springwater.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) MZO-2023-002 - Sadlon - 742 Bayfield St. N. 2) Winter Operations Plan 3) Salary Administration Policy Review Update 4) Midhurst Heights – Voluntary Community Contribution Update 5) Township of Tiny - Withdrawal of Annual Arena Partner Support With the exception of item 1 and 4, to be dealt with separately

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) MZO-2023-002 - Sadlon - 742 Bayfield St. N.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 4) Midhurst Heights – Voluntary Community Contribution Update

That the motion now before Council be

That Council hereby direct that the Township of Springwater cheque and credit card register be provided on a monthly basis, to be included as an information report on the regular meeting agenda.

That staff be directed to provide a report outlining the time frames, start dates, estimated completion, present status with explanation of any delays, and any pertinent financial implications for the following projects: - Grenfell Community Centre Upgrades - Community Hub Design - Fire Station 2 Construction - Craig Road - Stonemanor Park - Outdoor Storage Shed And Further That this report be included on the November 15th regular meeting agenda.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 5000-379 ZBA-2023-002 (Giffen) 2466 Ronald Road 2023-101 OP-2023-001 (Giffen) 2466 Ronald Road 2023-102 Sale of Property - 546 Penetanguishene Road

That Council hereby extend the automatic adjournment to 12:00AM.

That in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act , 2001, the Corporation of the Township of Springwater does hereby resolve to move into Closed Session at 9:54 p.m. for discussion pertaining to:  A personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;  Labour relations or employee negotiations;  an ongoing investigation respecting the municipality, a local board or a municipally-controlled corporation by the Ombudsman appointed under the Ombudsman Act, an Ombudsman

That Council hereby reconvene from closed session at 11:34 PM

That the Mayor be authorized to execute the direction provided in closed session.

That By-law 2023-103 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on November 1, 2023 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 11:38 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on November 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.