Special Council - Closed Session

That the Special meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of May 23, 2024 come to order at 4:30 p.m.

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 4:37 p.m. for discussion pertaining to:  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;  Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;  information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them. Topic: Discuss and review the May 15th, 2024 Report to Council "Potential Future Options and Areas for Growth and Economic Viability within the Township of Springwater” and to consider, review and formulate strategies and responses regarding the City of Barrie Boundary Adjustment Proposal and future development of the Township of Springwater, in order to prepare the Townships position for a potential Provincial Facilitator.

That the Council of the Township of Springwater does now rise from Closed Session at 7:11 p.m.

That Council now having had the opportunity to further review and consider information related to the proposed boundary adjustments and cross-border servicing with the City of Barrie, hereby direct the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to participate in any future provincially led facilitation process on the matter should a Provincial Land and Development Facilitator be appointed. And That staff be directed as per closed session.

That By-law 2024-042 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Special Meeting held on May 23, 2024 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Special Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 7:15 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on June 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.