Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

That the agenda of the September 24, 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 Chief Administrative Officer dated September 24, 2024 re: Fall Strategic Plan Update be received; and That Council advise staff of any change in priorities for the remainder of the term.

That the report from the Utilities Division, September 24, 2024, re: Low-volume Bulk Water Station, be received; and That Council approves the classification of this new station as a bulk water hauler and the applicable rate be charged to station users as per By-law 2023-082 the Water and Sewage User Rates and Service Charges By-law, as amended.

That the report from the Recreation and Facilities Division, dated September 24, 2024 re: Amherst Island Recreation Association Service Agreement, be received; That Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a service agreement with the Amherst Island Recreation Association to provide recreation programming on Amherst Island; That the 2024 $5,000 annual operating fee to the Amherst Island Recreation Association under the proposed service agreement be paid in full funded from the 2024 approved operating budget for the Amherst Island Recreation Committee; and That staff be directed to incorporate the $5,000 annual operating fee as outlined in the agreement into future Township operating budgets.

That Council reconsider Resolution 2024-51 passed on March 12, 2024.

That the report from the Public Works Division, dated September 24, 2024 re: Amherst Island Landfill: Options for Operating as Blue Box Collection Depot, be received; and That Council authorize The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to enter into an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario to opt-in and have Loyalist Township provide depot operations for blue box collection at the Amherst Island Landfill; and That Loyalist Township continues to opt-out of providing contracted collection services for blue box materials on the mainland.

That all items except 14.4 in the Consent Agenda dated September 24, 2024 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.

That the correspondence from the Cataraqui Conservation Authority related to the full-service tree planting program be received; and That staff be directed to communicate this program through various communication platforms where appropriate.

That By-law 2024-86 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 6:38 p.m.