Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

That Council waive Section 5.2 c of the Procedural By-law to permit a Closed Session to begin at 3 p.m. on the day of a regular Council Meeting.

That the agenda of the May 28, 2024 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.

That Council now move into closed session to consider  advice subject to solicitor-client privilege relating to ferry operations pursuant to Section 239 2(f) of the Municipal Act .

That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, Transportation Division, dated May 28, 2024 re: Ferry Operations Update, be received.

That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy and Innovation Department dated May 28, 2024 re: Marriage Licences and Civil Ceremonies, be received; That Council approve the services of issuing marriage licences and civil ceremonies within the Township; That following by-laws be enacted and passed: By-law 2024-60, a by-law to appoint the Clerk as an issuer of marriage licences; By-law 2024-61, a by-law to authorize marriage solemnization services in the Township; and By-law 2024-62, a by-law to amend By-law 2022-006 Miscellaneous Fees and Charges By-law, to reflect the updated items and fees associated with the issuance of marriage licences and civil ceremonies.

That the report from the Finance Department, dated May 28, 2024 re: Procurement Electronic Bid Portal Change, be received; and That the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement with Bids and Tenders to move to a new procurement platform including an Approval Workflow Model at an annual cost of $1,700.

That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, May 28, 2024 re: Community Tree Initiative be received; and That Council authorize staff to submit an application under the Community Grants Policy in the amount of $15,000 for a Community Tree Initiative.

That the report from the Community & Customer Service Department, Recreation & Facilities Division, dated May 28, 2024 re: Community Outdoor Rink Program - Seasonal Update and Suggested Program Changes be received; and That the status of the Community Outdoor Rink Program be updated from pilot to permanent and be continued each year pending budget approval.

That the report from the Community & Customer Services Department, Recreation and Facilities Division, dated May 28, 2024 re: Mower Donation, be received; and That Council recommend to the Odessa Agriculture Society to submit an application to the Community Benefit - Capital Stream in the amount of $4,500.00 and if successful the amount be transferred to the Township in exchange for the John Deere Mower ZPF08.

That all items in the Consent Agenda dated May 28, 2024 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.

That By-law 2024-63 to confirm the proceedings of Council of Loyalist Township be enacted and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal.

That the meeting now adjourn at 6:16 p.m.