Special Council

That the Special meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of July 29, 2026 come to order at 6:01 p.m.

That resolution C355C-2026 adopted on July 8, 2026, regarding Office of the Integrity Commissioner - Matter No. IC-35801-0126, be hereby reconsidered. Motion C355C-2026 "That the report from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner - Matter No. IC-35801-0126, be received; and, That, in response to a finding of contravention and in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Council impose a reprimand being a request for a meaningful public apology—one that acknowledges the Integrity Commissioner's findings, meaningfully addressing the harm identified in this report, and is acceptable to, and capable of beginning to repair the harm experienced by, the aggrieved parties: the applicant, and the noted parties within the report."

That the report from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner - Matter No. IC-35801-0126, be received; and, That, in response to a finding of contravention and in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Council impose a reprimand being a request for a meaningful public apology—one that acknowledges the Integrity Commissioner's findings, meaningfully addressing the harm identified in this report, and is acceptable to, and capable of beginning to repair the harm experienced by, the aggrieved parties: the applicant, and the noted parties within the report. Amended As Deputy Mayor Cabral was the seconder of the amendment, Councillor Moore assumed the Chair for that portion of the meeting. C386B-2026 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add: That Council hereby impose a suspension of remuneration paid to Mayor Coughlin, for a period of 90 days. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Garwood Yes: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher No: Garwood and Thompson

That Council hereby direct that the emails/correspondence between the representatives of the aggrieved parties and the Mayor relating to the topic of the Integrity Commissioner matter to date, be hereby made public on the Township Council Information Package.

That By-law 2026-061 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Special Meeting held on July 29, 2026 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Special Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 9:02 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on September 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.