Council (includes All Committees)

1. That the minutes relating to the open session portion of the June 24, 2024 Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and 2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the June 24, 2024 regular Council Meeting be accepted; and that the minutes remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided in Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

WHEREAS, approximately 204,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C and over 250,000 people are living with hepatitis B; and, WHEREAS, people living with hepatitis B and C have an increased risk of developing cirrhosis, liver failure and related illnesses; and, WHEREAS, Ontario has over 110,000 people living with hepatitis B or C, both of which are slow and progressive diseases; and, WHEREAS, there are vaccines available for Hepatitis A and B; effective Hepatitis C treatment therapies can cure over 95% of cases; and WHEREAS, World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to reach out to millions of Canadians and encourage hepatitis testing, provide treatment and care for those affected while paving the way towards elimination of hepatitis as a public health concern in Canada by 2030. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of West Lincoln Council acknowledge July 28, 2024 as World Hepatitis Day.

1. That Technical Report PD-32-2024 titled, “Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2017-70, Housekeeping Amendment No. 8 (File No. 1601-005-24)”, dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That Staff present a Recommendation Report to a future Planning/Building/Environmental Committee meeting when all public and agency comments have been received and given full consideration and a full planning review is completed.

1. That Technical Report PD-31-2024 titled, “Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment (Temporary Use By-Law) – Frank and Janna Bulk, Garden Suite Application (File No. 1601-006-24)” dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That a Recommendation Report be submitted to a future Planning/Building/Environmental Committee meeting once a full staff and agency review has been completed.

1. That the minutes relating to the September 28, 2023 West Lincoln Heritage Committee Meeting be received for information; and 2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session January 18, 2024 West Lincoln Heritage Committee Meeting be received for information; and that the minutes remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided in Section 239 of the Municipal Act; and 3. That the minutes relating to the January 25, 2024 West Lincoln Heritage Committee Meeting be received for information.

1. That Recommendation Report C-02-2024 titled, “Options relating to filling the vacancy of the Office for one (1) Councillor position for Ward Three (3)”, dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That the Clerk be given direction that the vacancy of the Office for one (1) Councillor position for Ward Three (3) for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council be filled through option # 2, as detailed herein.

1. That Recommendation Report T-14-2024 titled, “Draft Financial Statements and Audit Findings for Year-End 2023”, dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That the 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements, attached as Appendix A to this report, be approved; and 3. That the 2023 Audit Findings Report, attached as Appendix B to this report, be received.

1. That Recommendation Report T-15-2024, regarding “2023 Accumulated Operating Surplus”, dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That Council authorizes that $150,000 of the 2023 Accumulated Operating Surplus be used as revenue in the 2025 Operating Budget; and 3. That Council authorizes that $343,980 of the remaining Accumulated Operating Surplus be transferred to the Contingency Reserve.

That Information Report WLFD-09-2024 titled, “Monthly Update – June 2024”, dated July 15, 2024, be received for information.

That the minutes relating to the May 21, 2024 Library Board Meeting be received for information.

1. That Recommendation Report REC-06-2024 titled, “Wide Area Mower Replacement Tender Authorization”, dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That Council accept the tender submission by Premier Equipment for the supply and delivery of a John Deere 1600 with an enclosed cab, in the amount of $110,439.20 (plus HST).

1. That Recommendation Report PW-19-2024 titled, “Lincoln St., Welland St., & Niagara St., Reconstruction Detail Design - Budget Amendment BA2024-07”, dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That Budget Amendment BA2024-07, in the amount of $80,000.00, funded through a Transfer from the Capital Reserve, be approved.

1. That staff are hereby authorized to send a letter to the Region of Niagara and the Province of Ontario; and 2. That all Regional Councillors, MPPs, and their appropriate staff be included in the correspondence; and 3. That the letter requests assistance with improving efficiencies with how the Region of Niagara approves it's Capital Cost Allocations for infrastructure to allow for developments happening within the Township of West Lincoln; and 4. That it further be requested that the Region of Niagara and the Province of Ontario look into all possible avenues to provide urgent and immediate financial means to support all costs associated with resolving the infrastructure constraints which is preventing the development of lands intended for housing within the urban boundary areas in the Township of West Lincoln.

That a new item of business be added to the agenda in regards to remuneration.

That Staff proceed as directed in closed session, in regards to Confidential item 18.1 and 18.3.

1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2024-49 and 2024-50, 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.