Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of September 17, 2025 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the Delegation from the Flos Agricultural Society regarding a donation request for student transportation for the 2025 Elmvale Fall Fair; be received. Amended C342B-2025 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add That Council hereby approves a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 to assist with bussing costs for Springwater schools to attend the Elmvale Fall Fair parade for 2025, to be funded from proceeds of the Springwater Swing.

That the Delegation from the Flos Agricultural Society regarding a donation request for student transportation for the 2025 Elmvale Fall Fair; be received; and, That Council hereby approves a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 to assist with bussing costs for Springwater schools to attend the Elmvale Fall Fair parade for 2025, to be funded from proceeds of the Springwater Swing.

That the report from the Manager, Capital Infrastructure Delivery titled Enterprise Fleet Management Program Implementation, dated September 17, 2025, be received; and, That Council authorize staff to enter into a commercial leasing agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the phased replacement and management of the Township’s light-duty vehicle fleet; and, That staff be directed to include the necessary budget adjustments in the 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets to support the implementation of the program. Councillor Thompson called a recorded vote. Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson No: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher

That Council recess at 8:30 PM to return at 8:45 PM.

That Council hereby resolve into closed session at 8:46 PM.

That the Council of the Township of Springwater does now rise from Closed Session a 9:33 p.m.

That staff proceed as directed in closed session.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of September 3, 2025 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of September 3, 2025 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of September 3, 2025 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of September 9, 2025 5) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of September 9, 2025

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Meeting of April 24, 2025 2) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Board Meeting of April 24, 2025 3) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Executive Committee Meeting of June 11, 2025 4) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Special Board Meeting of July 2, 2025 5) Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting of June 10, 2025

That the Correspondence item 7.2 be received as information: 7.2 - Correspondence from SCS Consulting Group Ltd. dated September 2, 2025 re: Barrie/Springwater Growth Area - Servicing Feasibility

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.3 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented. 9.2 - Library Basement Remediation 9.3 - SU-2020-001 (Springwater Development Corp.) 1256 Wilson Drive Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval

That the report from the Director, Recreation, Parks, and Facilities, regarding the Elmvale Library Basement Remediation, dated September 17, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve the additional remediation reconstruction works with an upset limit of $68,500; and, That the reconstruction works be funded through insurance proceeds, with the remainder as necessary from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.

That the report from the Junior Planner regarding SU-2020-001 (1256 Wilson Drive) Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval, dated September 17, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve a six (6) month extension to Draft Plan Approval.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - August 2025 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - August 2025 3) Corporate Credit Card Report - May 2025 4) Corporate Credit Card Report - June 2025 5) Cheque Register - June 2025 6) Cheque Register - July 2025 7) Q2 - 2025 Procurement Summary

That Council hereby extends the automatic adjournment to 11:00pm.

Whereas the Township experienced a recent water ban that significantly impacted community residents; and, Whereas the Township held an information session for residents where valuable feedback was gathered. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to design and implement a public education campaign and communication strategy that includes the following information: 1. Mitigation measures to address future water issues like drought resistant seeds and plants, a conservation program (including sprinkler system usage reduction), rain barrel discount program. 2. Education on brown water occurrences. 3. Education on the current water taking license from the Ministry of Environment and potential for an increase. And Further That staff be directed to schedule an information session for residents with Township staff, the Ministry of Environment, and OCWA.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk with the exception of 2025-077 to be dealt with separately. 2025-071 - Parkland Dedication By-law (Repeal and Replace By-law 2019-066) 2025-072 - Park Naming D. Hickling - Phase1B/Thompson Park (Adam Elliott Park) 2025-073 - 2025-073 Amend Traffic & Parking By-law 2005-018 (Community Safety Zone) Gill Road 2025-074 - Amend Fees & Charges By-law 2024-046 - Schedule D (Water Service Line Flushing), G & I (Development Engineering Review Fee), H (Parkland Dedication) 2025-075 - Amend Water By-law 2025-033 (Service Line Flushes) 2025-077 - Alternative Voting Methods for 2026 Municipal Election

That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk By-law 2025-077 - Alternative Voting for 2026 Municipal Elections

That the motion now before Council be

That By-law 2025-076 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on September 17, 2025 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 10:44 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on October 1, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.