Special Council - Closed Session

That the Special meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of September 3, 2025 come to order at 5:00 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 5:01 p.m. for discussion pertaining to:  Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Topic: City of Barrie Proposed Boundary Adjustment - Discussion/Receipt of Additional Legal Information/Opinion

That the Council of the Township of Springwater does now rise from Closed Session at 5:47 p.m.

That Council hereby directs staff to release the summary and full legal opinion from Loopstra Nixon LLP to the public, in the form of a media release and on the Township's website.

That resolution C266-2025 dated July 2, 2025 regarding MZO-2023-001 - The Remington Group Inc. and MZO-2023-002 – Paul Sadlon Communities (2252841 Ontario Inc.), be hereby reconsidered. A recorded vote was called. Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson No: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher

That the mayor's by-law to authorize the mayor to include cross-border servicing for the Bayfield St corridor in discussions with the City of Barrie and province regarding the Barrie boundary proposal and to revoke the July 2, 2025 resolution C266-2025, as presented be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote. Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson No: Alexander, Moore, and Fisher

That By-law 2025-057 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Special Meeting held on September 3, 2025 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Special Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 6:20 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on September 3, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.