Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of December 18, 2024 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of November 26, 2024 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of November 26, 2024 3) Minutes of the Special 2025/26 Budget Meeting of November 27, 2024 4) Minutes of the Special 2025/26 Budget Meeting of December 3, 2024 5) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of December 4, 2024 6) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of December 11, 2024

That the report from the Director of Finance regarding the Adoption of the 2025/2026 Budget & Business Plan, dated December 18, 2024, be received; and, That the Proposed 2025 Tax Based Operating Budget, Proposed 2025 Water Operating Budget, Proposed 2025 Wastewater Operating Budget and Proposed 2025 Capital Budget be approved. Amended C701B-2024 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That the full amount of financial relief from the province regarding municipal police services in the amount of $432,330 be included in the 2025 budget.

That Action Report items 7.2 through to 7.3 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented. 7.2 - Memorandum of Understanding – South Central Region Snowmobile Clubs 7.3 - Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)

That the report from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities regarding the Memorandum of Understanding - South Central Region Snowmobile Clubs, dated December 18, 2024; be received; and, That a by-law for the Memorandum of Understanding - South Central Region Snowmobile Clubs be presented for consideration at the December 18, 2024 regular meeting of Council.

That the report from the Director of Planning and Development regarding the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) – Staff Authorization Report, dated December 18, 2024, be received; and, That Council authorize staff to apply to the Federal Government for funding under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) direct delivery stream to assist with the construction of the Midhurst Valley Ultimate Wastewater Treatment Plant.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - November 2024 2) By-law Activity Report - November 2024 3) Winter Operations Plan 2024-2025 4) Corporate Credit Card Report - September 2024 5) Corporate Credit Card Report - October 2024 6) Vendor Cheque Register Report - October 2024 7) Vendor Cheque Register Report - November 2024

That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2024-110 Snowmobile Trail Use Land Agreement – South Central Snowmobile Region

That By-law 2024-111 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on December 18, 2024 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 7:00 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on January 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.