Council

1. That the minutes relating to the January 27, 2025 Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

1. That the minutes relating to January 28, 2025 and February 10, 2025 Special Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and, 2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the January 28, 2025 Special 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.

1. That the minutes relating to the February 10, 2025, Growth and Sustainability Committee meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted

1. That the minutes relating to the February 10, 2025 Operations Committee meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

1. That the minutes relating to the February 18, 2025 Corporate Services Committee meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and, 2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the February 18, 2025 Corporate Services Committee 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.

1. That, Recommendation Report T-04-2025, titled “2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget”, dated February 24, 2025, be received; 2. That, a 2025 tax levy of $10,255,120, which represents a 4.62% tax levy increase after factoring in assessment growth, be approved; and, 3. That, the 2025 hospital levy of $206,900 be approved; and, 4. That, the 2025 Urban Service Area Levy of $186,320 be approved; and, 5. That, the Detailed 2025 Capital Program, attached as Schedules C and D to this report, totalling $10,044,650 be approved; and, 6. That, the balance of Capital and Special Projects for the years 2026 to 2034 as outlined on Schedules E and F to this report be approved in principle; and, 7. That, the 2025 water and wastewater utility user fees and charges, as presented in Schedule H, with an effective date of July 1, 2025, be approved; 8. That, a By-law be passed which amends By-law 2024-82, Schedule A, to incorporate the water and wastewater user fees and charges effective July 1, 2025; and, 9. That, tangible capital asset amortization estimated at $3,730,723 and post-employment expenses estimated at $22,800 be and are hereby excluded from the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget as permitted through Ontario Regulation 248/09. For Against Conflict Councillor Shelley X Bradaric Mayor Cheryl Ganann X Councillor Mike X Rehner Councillor William X Reilly Councillor Jason X Trombetta Councillor Joann X Chechalk Councillor Greg X Maychak Results 5 2 0

That a new item of business be added to the agenda regarding the “Trees for All” project.

That Administration be directed to return to the next Corporate Services Meeting with further funding opportunities and information regarding the “Trees for all” project.

1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-07, 2025-08, 2025-09, 2025-10, and 2025-11 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.