Council

That, the minutes of the April 24, 2023 regular Council meeting be accepted.

1. That, the minutes of the open session portion of the April 26, 2023 special Council meeting be accepted; and, 2. That, the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the April 26, 2023 special Council meeting be accepted; and that the minutes remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

1. That, the minutes of the open session portion of the May 1, 2023 special Council meeting be accepted; and, 2. That, the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the May 1, 2023 special Council meeting be accepted; and that the minutes remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

That, the minutes of the public meeting held on May 8, 2023 under Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to: a. Zoning By-law Amendment - 5623 Twenty Mile Road (9109072 Canada Inc.) b. Official Plan Amendment - Proposed Township Official Plan Amendment No. 65 be accepted.

WHEREAS the Month of June is Pride Month in the Region of Niagara and around the globe; and WHEREAS Municipalities across the Region will be holding a variety of Pride commemorations throughout the month of June, commencing with the raising of the Pride Flag on Monday, May 29, 2023; and Page Minutes - Council - May 23, 2023 WHEREAS we recognize that public representation is extremely valuable and is an important way to help all people, and especially marginalized communities, feel safe, welcomed, supported and valued; and WHEREAS we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, where hatred and discrimination are not welcome; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of West Lincoln Council acknowledge June as Pride Month and encourage the West Lincoln community to unite in support of Pride and all of its members. FURTHER that the Township of West Lincoln Council endorse the following Pride initiatives in West Lincoln: 1. The Township raising of the Progress Pride Flag on Monday, May 29; and 2. The sharing of information related to Pride Month in Niagara on all Township social media accounts; and 3. The various Pride events and community engagement opportunities organized by and held at the West Lincoln Public Library from May 29, and lasting until end of day June 30.

1. That, the minutes of the open session portion of the May 8, 2023 Planning/Building/ Environmental Committee meeting, be accepted, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved; and, 2. That, the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the May 8, 2023 Planning/Building/Environmental Committee meeting be accepted; and that the minutes remain confidential and Page Minutes - Council - May 23, 2023 restricted from public disclosure in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

That, Council hereby approves the following Consent Agenda Items: 1. Items 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 be and are hereby received for information, and; 2. Item 8 be and is hereby received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted with the exception of Item 7.

That, Information Report WLFD-07-2023; dated May 23, 2023 regarding Monthly Update April 2023 be received for information.

That, Information Report T-12-2023, regarding the “2023 Long Term Borrowing Update”, dated May 23, 2023, be received.

1. THAT, Recommendation Report REC-04-2023, re: “Leisureplex Ball Diamonds – Award of LED Lighting Upgrades”, dated May 23, 2023 be received; and, 2. THAT, Council accepts and awards the proposal submitted by Conrad Lighting Solutions in the amount $222,000.00 (excluding HST); and, 3. THAT, Council approve a 10% contingency amount of $22,000.00 for this project; and, 4. THAT, the total estimated project cost of $250,000.00 be approved; and, 5. THAT, a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Conrad Lighting Solutions.

1. That Recommendation Report, PW-15-2023, regarding “1989 Abingdon Road – Land Purchase for Road Allowance,” dated May 23, 2023, BE RECEIVED; and, 2. That, a By-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement for the purchase of Part 2 of Reference Plan No. 30R- 15980, on the southeast corner of Abingdon Road and Concession 5 Road; and, 3. That, once the lands have been transferred to the Township of West Lincoln, a by-law be passed to declare Part 2 on Reference Plan No. 30R-15980, on the southeast corner of Abingdon Road and Concession 5 Road, as Public Highway.

1. That, leave be granted to introduce By-law #s 2023-35, 2023-36, 2023-37, and 2023-38, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That, the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.