Township of Southgate
Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Holstein Council Chambers

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

As we gather, we recognize and acknowledge the traditional keepers of this land with whom we share today. The Township of Southgate is a part of the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek, Six Nations of the Grand River, Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Haudenosaunee, and Saugeen Métis. The land that surrounds us is part of who we are as it reflects our histories; may we live in peace and friendship with all its diverse people.

3.

Open Forum - Register in Advance

If you wish to speak at Open Forum please register in advance of the meeting by email to [e-mail] 

4.

Confirmation of Agenda

• Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

5.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

6.

Delegations & Presentations

None. 

7.

Adoption of Minutes

• Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the April 17, 2024 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

8.

Reports of Municipal Officers

8.1

Clerk Lindsey Green

8.1.1

CL2024-013- Approval of Fireworks By-law 2024-040

• Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024-013 for information; and
  That Council consider approval of By-law 2024-040 being a by-law to regulate the sale and use of fireworks within the Township of Southgate

8.1.2

By-law 2024-040 - Fireworks By-law

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-040 being a by-law to regulate the sale and use of fireworks within the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book. 

8.1.3

CL2024-014 – Source Protection Committee Appointment Endorsement

• Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024-014 for information; and
  That the Council of the Township of Southgate endorses the nomination and appointment of John Fruin to the Source Protection Committee as the municipal representative on behalf of the Township of Southgate, Township of Wellington North, Town of Minto, Town of Hanover, Municipality of Brockton and the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, for a term of five years, ending in 2029.

8.2

Planning Department

8.2.1

PL2024-026 - Renewable Energy Projects

• Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024-026 for information; and
  That Council direct staff to initiate public consultation on a proposed official plan and zoning bylaw amendment to clarify policy and procedures for renewable energy applications, define renewable energy facilities in the zoning bylaw, and amend section 5.19 to clarify renewable energy facilities are not permitted in all zones.

8.2.2

PL2024-032 SP1-24 Minerva Sherk (applied under Paul Sherk)

• Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024-032 for information; and
  That Council consider approval of By-law 2024-046 authorizing the entering into a Site Plan Agreement with Minerva Sherk for lands at 125517 Southgate Road 12, Lot 14, Concession 9 geographic Township of Proton, Township of Southgate.

8.2.3

By-law 2024-046 - Site Plan Agreement SP1-24 Minerva Sherk (applied under Paul Sherk)

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-046 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

8.2.4

PL2024-033 - Glenelg Phase 3, Draft Plan Approval 42T-2022-08

• Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024-033 for information; and
  That Council advise Grey County that it supports the proposed draft plan conditions for the Glenelg Phase 3 subdivision attached to the Staff Report subject to any final wording required by the County as approval authority.

9.

By-laws and Motions

9.1

By-law 2024-038 - Agreement Approval - Canine Control and After Hour By-law Services - Municipal Support Services

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-038 being a by-law to authorize an agreement with Municipal Support Services for Canine Control and After Hours By-law Services be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book. 

9.2

By-law 2024-039 - Appoint By-law Enforcement Officers - Municipal Support Services

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-039 being a bylaw to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers for the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book. 

9.3

By-law 2024-041 - Appoint By-law Enforcement Officer - Bev Fisher

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-041 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer for the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book

9.4

By-law 2024-042 - Appoint By-law Enforcement Officer - Philip Schram

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-042 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer for the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book. 

9.5

By-law 2024-043 - Appoint By-law Enforcement Officer - Hannah Coombs

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-043 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer for the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book

9.6

By-law 2024-044 - Appoint By-law Enforcement Officer - Ken Nadalin

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-044 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer for the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book

10.

Notice of Motion

None.

11.

Consent Items

11.1

Regular Business (for information)

• Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated April 30, 2024 (save and except items _____) and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

11.1.1

PW2024-018 MECP 2023 - 2024 Dundalk Drinking Water Inspection Report

11.1.2

Librarian CEO Report - April 18, 2024

11.1.3

Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Library - 1st Quarter Stats Report 2024

11.2

Correspondence (for information)

• Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Correspondence consent agenda dated April 30, 2024 (save and except items _____) as information. 

11.2.1

Watson and Associates - Assessment of Bill 185 Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act 2024 - received April 11 2024

11.2.2

Nuclear Innovation Institute - NII Leadership Change - received April 15, 2024

11.2.3

Multi Municipal Energy Working Group - Membership to MMEWG - received April 21, 2024

11.3

Resolutions of Other Municipalities (for information)

• Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated April 30, 2024 (save and except items _____) as information. 

11.3.1

Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township - Suicide and Crisis Hotline - received April 11, 2024

11.3.2

City of Peterborough - Ontario Ombudsman - received April 11, 2024

11.3.3

City of Sault Ste. Marie - Intimate Partner Violence Motion - received April 12, 2024

11.3.4

Plympton Wyoming - Energy Transition - received April 12, 2024

11.3.5

Plympton Wyoming - Municipalities Retaining Surplus from Tax Sales - received April 12, 2024

11.3.6

Plympton Wyoming - Tile Drain Loan Limit - received April 12, 2024

11.3.7

Loyalist Township - Affordability of Water and Wastewater Rates - received April 15, 2024

11.3.8

Municipality of St Charles - Carbon Tax - received April 16, 2024

11.3.9

Municipality of St Charles - Catch and Release Justice - received April 16, 2024

11.3.10

Municipality of St Charles - Conservation Officer Reclassification - received April 16, 2024

11.3.11

Municipality of St Charles - Expanding the Life Span of Fire Apparatus - received April 16, 2024

11.3.12

Municipality of St Charles - Household Food Insecurity - received April 16, 2024

11.3.13

Municipality of St Charles - Provincial and National Fire Fighting Strategy - received April 16, 2024

11.3.14

Municipality of St Charles - Social and Economic Prosperity Review - received April 16, 2024

11.3.15

Hastings County - Sustainable Infrastructure Funding for Small Rural Municipalities - received April 17, 2024

11.3.16

Municipality of West Perth - Conservation Authorities Act - received April 17, 2024

11.3.17

Township of the Archipelago - Phasing Out Free Water Testing for Private Wells - received April 22, 2024

11.3.18

City of St Catherines - Provincial Regulations Needed to Restrict Keeping of Non-native (exotic) Wild Animals - received April 23, 2024

11.4

Closed Session (for information)

None.

12.

County Report

https://www.grey.ca/council 

13.

Members Privilege - Good News & Celebrations

14.

Closed Meeting

None.

15.

Confirming By-law

• Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-045 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on April 30, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

16.

Adjournment

• Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at [TIME].