Special Council - Closed Session

That the Special meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of January 21, 2026 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 5:04 p.m. for discussion pertaining to:  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;  a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; Topic: Update - Statement of Account from Loopstra Nixon for the period of November 3, 2025 to November 26, 2025 and review of all correspondence with Loopstra Nixon during the statement period.

That the Council of the Township of Springwater does now rise from Closed Session at 6:34 p.m.

That the confidential report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Update - Statement of Account from Loopstra Nixon, dated January 21, 2026, be received; and, That staff proceed as directed in closed session. A recorded vote was requested by: Councillor Garwood Yes: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher No: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson

That Council hereby direct that the Loopstra Nixon LLP invoices, to date, be made publicly available, along with any future invoicing and communication on the matter, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Thompson Amended C006B-2026 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That invoicing from all legal firms and consultants utilized during the City of Barrie boundary adjustment matter, including all decisions made regarding the City of Barrie boundary adjustment matter, be released, in accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. That the releases be provided once invoices in question are paid.

That Council hereby direct that the Loopstra Nixon LLP invoices, to date, be made publicly available, along with any future invoicing and communication on the matter, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. That invoicing from all legal firms and consultants utilized during the City of Barrie boundary adjustment matter, including all decisions made regarding the City of Barrie boundary adjustment matter, be released, in accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. That the releases be provided once invoices in question are paid. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Thompson Yes: Coughlin, Cabral, Garwood, Alexander, Thompson, Moore, and Fisher

That By-law 2026-001 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Special Meeting held on January 21, 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 7:42 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on January 21, 2026 at 7:43 p.m.