Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of February 18, 2026 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of February 4, 2026 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of February 4, 2026 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of February 4, 2026

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Joint Municipal Service Board of October 30, 2025 2) Minutes of the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority of October 30, 2025 3) Minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee of November 13, 2025 4) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting of November 28, 2025 5) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Joint Municipal Service Board of December 3, 2025 6) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Joint Municipal Service Board of January 16, 2026

That the recommendation from the EDHS Donation Fund Ad Hoc Committee, be received.

That Action Report items 7.2 through to 7.8 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented with the exception of item 7.8 to be dealt with separately. 7.2 - 2024 Audit Planning Report 7.3 - ZB-2026-001 - Midhurst Heights Phase 1A – Fourplex Block Encroachment 7.4 - Midhurst Heights Phase 1AB Street Lighting - Security Reduction Request for Stage 2 Agreement 7.5 - Award of Tender 2026-06-PW Dust Suppressant 7.6 - Midhurst Heights Phase 1 Gill Road Storm Outfall - Security Reduction Request for Stage 2 Agreement 7.7 - Award of RFP 2026-64-RPF – Fire & Emergency Services, Station 5 Renovations 7.8 - Barrie Soccer Club Dome Loan Guarantee

That the report from the Director of Finance regarding the 2024 Audit Planning Report, dated February 18, 2026, be received; and, That the Mayor and Deputy Mayor be authorized to sign the 2024 Audit Planning Report, attached as Appendix A to this report.

That the report from the Junior Planner regarding ZB-2026-001 Midhurst Heights Phase 1A – Fourplex Block Encroachment, dated February 18th, 2026, be received; and, That By-law 5000-414 be submitted to Council for final consideration and approval on February 18th, 2026.

That the report from the Manager of Development Engineering titled Midhurst Heights Phase 1AB Street Lighting - Security Reduction Request for Stage 2 Agreement, dated February 18, 2026, be received; and, That the securities for this development be released in the amount of $805,000.00.

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist regarding the Award of Tender 2026-06-PW – Dust Suppressant, dated February 18, 2026, be received; and, That Tender 2026-06-PW be awarded to Da-Lee Dust Control Limited, for $496,800.00 excluding HST ($505,543.68 including HST recoveries) for dust suppressant in 2026 & 2027, with the option to extend for one (1) additional year (2028); and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Manager of Development Engineering regarding Midhurst Heights Phase 1 Gill Road Storm Outfall - Security Reduction Request for Stage 2 Agreement, dated February 18, 2026, be received; and, That securities for this development be released in the amount of $1,286,016.71.

That the report from the Manager, Community Services and Deputy Fire Chief titled Award of RFP 2025-64-RPF – Fire & Emergency Services Station 5 Renovations, dated February 18, 2026, be received; and, That RFP 2025-64-RPF – Fire & Emergency Services Station 5 Renovations be awarded to K. Knight Contracting Ltd. for $310,573.26 excluding HST ($316,039.35 including HST recoveries and provisionals); and, That a 15% contingency totalling $46,585.99 excluding HST ($47,405.30 including HST recoveries) be allocated for unforeseen circumstances; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department dated February 18, 2026 regarding the Barrie Soccer Club Dome Loan Guarantee be received; and, That Council direct staff to work toward an agreement with the Barrie Soccer Club for a guarantee against loan financing by a financial institution toward the construction of an indoor turf facility on Barrie Soccer Club property; and, That Council direct staff to return with a completed agreement and a bylaw to approve the signing of this agreement.

That the report from the Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department dated February 18, 2026 regarding the Barrie Soccer Club Dome Loan Guarantee be received; and, That Council refer back to staff for additional information to be presented at a subsequent meeting.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Permit Activity Summary – January 2026 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - January 2026 3) 2026 Municipal Election – Request for Proposal Update 4) Q4 2025 Procurement Summary 5) Corporate Credit Card Report - December 2025 6) January 2026 Cheque Register 7) Fire Department Incident Report 2025

Whereas the Township of Springwater strives to provide residents with the highest possible level of service and to manage municipal water and wastewater systems efficiently and sustainably; and, Whereas timely and accurate water usage data can assist both residents and staff in identifying leaks, reducing water loss, and promoting conservation; and, Whereas advances in automated meter reading technology provide opportunities for improved operational efficiency, enhanced transparency, and better customer service through real-time or near-real-time data access; and, Whereas more frequent billing cycles, such as monthly or bi-monthly billing, can better support residents in monitoring water consumption, identifying potential leaks earlier, and avoiding unexpectedly high utility bills; and, Whereas a leak forgiveness program may offer a fair and compassionate mechanism for addressing unforeseen, high-cost water usage due to verified leaks, while maintaining fiscal responsibility and conservation goals; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council of the Township of Springwater direct staff to prepare a report for consideration by Council that explores: The feasibility of implementing automated meter reading technology to provide real-time or near-real-time water usage data to residents and staff; The potential for implementing monthly or bi-monthly water and wastewater billing cycles to improve consumption monitoring and early leak detection; and, The feasibility and potential frame

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 5000-414 Midhurst Heights ZB-2026-001

That By-law 2026-009 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on February 18, 2026 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 7:38 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on March 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.