Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

That the agenda of the November 12, 2024 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.

That Council now move into closed session to consider  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality - potential disposition of land; and  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees - Non-Union Compensation Review pursuant to Section 239 2 (c) and (b) of the Municipal Act .

That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated November 12, 2024 re: Proposed Land Disposal and Acquisition - McDonalds Lane, Amherst Island, be received; That Council direct staff to advertise its intention to declare the lands surplus in accordance with By-law 2004-33; Staff bring forward a report with a recommendation on declaring the lands surplus and the sale of the lands.

That Council receive the Non-Union Compensation Review as presented in closed session and the financial implications be included as part of the 2025 budget.

That the presentation from Lynn Chenier, Director of Prince Edward Lennox and Addington Social Services regarding Housing Services & Affordable Housing be received; and That Council direct staff to bring back a report on the proposal

That the delegation by Joy Silver, Resident regarding a variety of concerns be received.

That the report from the Finance Division, November 12, 2024 re: Delegation of Authority for S.357 (1)(d.1) for Tax Relief Applications, be received; and that That Council delegate authority to the Assessment Review Board to determine eligibility for property tax reductions or refunds under the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 357 (1) (d.1) –Sickness or Extreme Poverty. That By-law 2024-93, a by-law to delegate authority to the Assessment Review Board to exercise certain powers and functions of Council pursuant to Section 357(1)(d.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, be enacted and passed.

That the report from the Economic Growth and Community Development Services Department, November 12, 2024, re: 2025 Water and Sewer User Rate Study and Financial Plans, be received; and that The financial plan as presented for the Fairfield and Bath water systems be approved by Council, deeming the water systems financially viable; and That the financial plan as presented for the Loyalist East and Bath sewer systems be approved by Council; and That the water financial plan be filed with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the November 15, 2024, deadline and That By-law 2024-96, being a by-law respecting 2025 Water and Sewer user rates in Loyalist Township be enacted and passed.

That the report from the Emergency Services Department, dated November 12, 2024 re: Fire Apparatus Budgetary Adjustment, be received; and That Council approve the transfer of $56,349.42 from the General Capital Reserves to fund the additional Fire Apparatus capital budgeted costs.

That Council direct staff to provide details about the available accessible transportation options available in the Township to the Lennox and Addington County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee; and That staff be directed to participate in any future discussions about potential opportunities for partnerships.

WHEREAS excessive consumption of alcohol has a negative impact on many communities because of detrimental health effects, road safety, and other harms; and AND WHEREAS the number of cases of individuals driving under the influence are increasing in Ontario; and AND WHEREAS jurisdictions with broader access to alcohol have higher rates of driving under the influence and crashes associated with alcohol; and AND WHEREAS alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer and is a risk factor for, disease, disability and premature death, and is a direct cause of 4,300 deaths and 195,000 emergency department visits per year in Ontario; and AND WHEREAS alcohol related emergency department visits increased 18 percent after the introduction of alcohol sales in grocery stores in Ontario; and AND WHEREAS alcohol related harms cost the Ontario economy 7 billion dollars a year; and AND WHEREAS alcohol is a factor in many domestic, sexual and physical assaults in Ontario; and AND WHEREAS most tax revenue generated by the sale of alcohol goes to the province yet the costs and harms that are alcohol related are borne by the municipalities in the form of policing and social services and public health costs. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for Loyalist Township requests the Government of Ontario reverse their decision to allow alcohol to be sold in more locations and implement the following recommendations: Permit municipalities to opt out of retail alcohol expansion; Grant municipalities

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and AND WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and AND WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and AND WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Loyalist Township Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of

That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.

That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated November 12, 2024 re: Proposed Noise By-law Amendments be received, and That the item be

That Committee of the Whole now adjourn at 7:57 p.m.

That all items in the Consent Agenda dated November 12, 2024 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.

That By-law 2024-97 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 8:04 p.m.