Council

1. That the minutes relating to the November 24, 2025, Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and, 2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion on November 24 2025, 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 December 8, 2025, All Committees (including Public Meetings) meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and, 2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion on December 8, 2025, All Committees (including Public Meetings) 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 LLS-15-2025 titled “Administration of Policies and Procedures” dated December 15, 2025 be received; and, 2. That, the Administration of Policies and Procedures Policy attached as Scheudle ‘A’ to this report be approved; and, 3. That, administration be authorized to implement the policy across all departments and maintain the centralized registry to ensure ongoing consistency, compliance, and effective governance within the Township.

1. That, Information Report T-21-2025, dated December 15, 2025, regarding “Treasurer’s Annual Statement for 2024 Development Charges”, be received; and, 2. That, this report and the accompanying schedules be made available to the public on the Township of West Lincoln’s website.

1. That, Recommendation Report T-20-2025, titled “Consolidated User Fees and Charges By-Law and 2026 User Fees and Charges”, dated December 15, 2025, be received; and, 2. That, Schedule “A”, attached to this Report, outlining the Consolidated Schedule of Fees and Charges, be approved with an effective date of January 1, 2026 (unless otherwise indicated); and, 3. That, Schedule “B”, outlining the Consolidated User Fees and Charges By-Law 2025-72, be approved, with an effective date of January 1, 2026.

That administration report back to Council at the next Infrastructure Committee meeting, in regards to potential service delivery models and information to assist the West Lincoln community with recycling based on new provincial mandated recycling regulations.

That, the next portion of this meeting be closed to the public to consider the following pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act 2001: 17.1 Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk (Justin Paylove) Re: Citizen Appointments on Boards and Committees - MYAC APPLICATION PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER Applicable Closed Session Exemption(s):  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee(s). 17.2 Human Resources Advisor (Janine Buffo) Re: Information Report - HR-01-2025 Applicable Closed Session Exemption(s):  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee(s). 17.3 Councillor William Reilly Re: Verbal Update - Local Board Financial Update and Clarification Applicable Closed Session Exemption(s):  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee(s).

1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-71, 2025-72, 2025-73, 2025-74, 2025-75, and 2025-76 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.