Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the December 13, 2023 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of 6 items: 4 under New Business - letter from the Ontario Land Tribunal, Town Hall Christmas closure, Fitness Centre entrance and arena software and 2 Personnel items in Closed Session

THAT the minutes of the November 22, 2023 Regular meeting of Council be approved as presented.

THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 20-2023 in the amount of $401,125.56 be approved for payment.

THAT Council defer the policies to the next meeting of Council to allow all members of Council to review.

THAT Council receive the Town Manager's verbal report on the transition of Transit AND FURTHER THAT the proposed rates be approved with the yellow ticket be changed to $8.00 and the yellow monthly pass be changed to $100.00.

THAT Council receive the "Snow Removal Signage" report and request staff to design and have some signs made up.

THAT Council receive the "Fireproof Safe Approval" report and authorize staff to purchase a new safe.

THAT Council receive the By-Law Enforcement Services Board report for the month of November 2023.

THAT Council receive the Building Inspection Services Board and By-Law Enforcement Services Board September 28, 2023 meeting minutes.

THAT Council receive the letter from Bruce Cowle and leave the resolution as it was.

THAT Council receive the Hastings County media release and new Strategic Plan.

THAT the letter from the Ontario Land Tribunal be received.

THAT in addition to the statutory holidays, the Town Hall will be closed December 27th, 28th and 29th.

THAT Council authorize the revised entrance at the Fitness Centre with the additional funding coming from Arena-Wages line item.

THAT Council authorize staff to purchase the new Arena ice booking software.

THAT By-law 55-2023, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Hastings County to participate in Tiered Emergency Response, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 13th day of December 2023.

THAT By-law 56-2023, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Hastings County for transit funding, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 13th day of December 2023.

THAT Council rise at 7:55 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 2 matters under 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees,

THAT staff follow the direction of Council as discussed in Closed Session.

THAT By-law 57-2023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 13, 2023 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 13th day of December 2023.

THAT the December 13 2023 Regular Council meeting be adjourned.