Special Council - Closed Session

That the Special meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of October 23, 2025 come to order at 5:01 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: Legal Advice regarding Possibility of Initiating a Judicial Review of the City of Barrie Proposed Boundary Adjustment

That Council hereby direct staff to correspond with the author of the legal opinion from Loopstra Nixon LLP regarding the Possibility of Initiating a Judicial Review of the City of Barrie Proposed Boundary Adjustment, in order to discuss the appropriateness of making the legal opinion publicly available. And should there be no concerns from Loopstra Nixon LLP, that staff be directed to make this resolution and legal opinion publicly available.

That the Council of the Township of Springwater does now rise from Closed Session at 6:11 p.m.

That staff proceed as directed in closed session; and, That Council hereby engage with Loopstra Nixon LLP to provide detailed advice regarding the legislative authority of the Minister to Implement the Barrie Annexation Proposal.

That By-law 2025-089 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Special Meeting held on October 23, 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 6:12 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on November 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.