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19 - September 23, 2025 County Council Agenda PackageEl m ou sty Elgin County Council Regular Council Meeting Orders of the Day Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Council Chambers 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON Note for Members of the Public: Please click the link below to watch the Meeting: https://www.facebook.com/ElginCounty Accessible formats available upon request. Pages 1. Meeting Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Introductions, Recognitions, Memorials 4. Adoption of Minutes 3 5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 6. Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations 6.1 Sonia Basu, Manager, St. Thomas -Elgin Local Immigration Partnership - 8 Welcoming Week Presentation 6.2 Mayor Joe Preston and Justin Lawrence, Director of Industrial 22 Development, City of St. Thomas - Update to Elgin County Council - Infrastructure at Industrial Site 7. Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole 7.1 Recommendations of Committee of the Whole - September 9, 2025 34 8. Committee Recommendations 8.1 Finance Committee - September 9, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes 42 9. Reports for Information and Immediate Consideration 9.1 Manager of Procurement & Risk - Procurement Activity Report Q2 (April 45 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025) 10. Council Correspondence 10.1 Resolution from the Township of Larder Lake requesting an extension of 49 certification deadlines under Ontario Regulation 343/22. 10.2 Resolution from the Township of Larder Lake requesting a moratorium 53 on aerial spraying of glyphosate in the Timiskaming Forest. 10.3 Resolution from the Municipality of Bayham regarding speeding 55 concerns on county roads. 10.4 Letter from Ben Puzanov, Manager, Planning for Thames Valley District 57 School Board (TVDSB) seeking a letter of support for business cases submitted to the Ministry of Education for projects in Elgin County. 11. Statements/Inquiries by Members 12. Closed Meeting Items 12.1 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk - Human Resources Matter #1 (verbal) Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 12.2 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk - Human Resources Matter #2 (verbal) Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 13. Motion to Rise and Report 14. Consideration of By -Laws 14.1 By -Law No. 25-33 Confirmation 58 15. Adjournment Page 2 of 58 Elgin County Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Council Chambers 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON Members Present: Warden Grant Jones Deputy Warden Ed Ketchabaw Councillor Dominique Giguere Councillor Mark Widner Councillor Jack Couckuyt Councillor Andrew Sloan Councillor Todd Noble Councillor Mike Hentz Councillor Richard Leatham Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Nicholas Loeb, Director of Legal Services Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Peter Dutchak, Director of Engineering Services Mat Vaughan, Director of Planning and Development Holly Hurley, Director of People & Culture Jeff Brooks, Manager of Emergency Management (virtual) Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk Diana Morris, Senior Planner Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator Meeting Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with Warden Jones in the chair. 2. Approval of Agenda The Warden stated that an addendum titled "Investments 2024 Annual Report" from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer has been distributed by paper copy to Council and requested that the agenda be amended to include this re po rt. Moved by: Councillor Leatham Seconded by: Councillor Hentz RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 9, 2025 County Council Meeting be approved as amended. Motion Carried. 3. Introductions, Recognitions, Memorials None. Page 3 of 58 4. Adoption of Minutes Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw RESOLVED THAT the open and closed session minutes of the meeting and the special meeting held on August 12, 2025 be adopted. Motion Carried. 5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 6. Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations 6.1 Dick Greenway - Delegation regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T- MA24001, Township of Malahide, 12044 Dorchester Road Dick Greenway stated to Council that the Township of Malahide has recommended to withdraw the conditions from the Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-MA24001 that the applicant contested. Mr. Greenway stated that the applicant would be pleased to proceed with the other conditions and sought Council's approval of the draft plan. Moved by: Councillor Giguere Seconded by: Councillor Widner RESOLVED THAT the delegation from Dick Greenway regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-MA24001, Township of Malahide, 12044 Dorchester Road be received and filed. Motion Carried. 7. Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole 7.1 Recommendations of Committee of the Whole -August 12, 2025 Council recessed at 9:11 a.m. due to technical difficulties that impacted the livestream and reconvened at 9:22 a.m. Moved by: Councillor Hentz Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT items CW25-47 - CW25-50, and CW25-52, and CW25- 54 - CW25-57 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated August 12, 2025 and the recommendations therein be adopted. Motion Carried. Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Councillor Giguere RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-MA24001, Township of Malahide, 12044 Dorchester Road, by Cyril J. Demeyere on behalf of Kevin & Rosemary Saarloos, dated January 15, 2024; and THAT Conditions of Approval 19 and 20 be removed; and THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions of final approval in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Motion Carried. Page 4 of 58 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Councillor Sloan RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Transportation Master Plan - Study Recommendations" from the Director of Engineering Services dated August 12, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT recommendations for plans for cycle lanes be removed from the Transportation Master Plan Study recommendations; and THAT the amended Draft Multimodal Transportation Networks and Strategies presentation outlining the TMP's draft recommendations be approved so that the study can proceed to the final TMP implementation report Phase 4. Motion Carried. 8. Committee Recommendations 8.1 Homes Committee of Management -August 12, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes 9. Reports for Information and Immediate Consideration 9.1 Warden Jones - Warden's Activity Report (August 2025) Warden Jones presented the report that provides a high-level summary of the meetings and official functions he attended during the month of August 2025. Moved by: Councillor Sloan Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Warden's Activity Report (August 2025)" from Warden Jones dated September 9, 2025 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 9.2 Director of Financial Services/Treasurer - Investments - 2024 Annual Report (walk-on) The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer presented the report summarizing annual investments for the year ending December 21, 2024 as is required under Section 8(1) of Ontario Regulation 438/97, issued under section 418(6) of the Municipal Act 2001. Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Investments - 2024 Annual Report" from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated September 9, 2025 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 9.3 Director of Financial Services/Treasurer - 2024 Year End Financial Summary and Statement Review The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer provided a presentation for the report titled "2024 Year End Financial Summary and Statement Review" for Council's information and approval. Rob Foster CPA, CA, Partner, and Blake Gough, CPA, CA, Senior Manager, from the auditor Graham Scott Enns LLP presented the Financial Statements. Page 5 of 58 Council recessed at 9:55 a.m. for the ChildCan flag raising in recognition of Childhood CancerAwareness Month. Council reconvened at 10:28 a.m Moved by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw Seconded by: Councillor Hentz RESOLVED THAT the report titled "2024 Year End Financial Summary and Statement Review" from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated September 9, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT the Financial Statements for the Corporation of the County of Elgin, dated December 31, 2024, be approved as amended and that the Warden, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk and Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be authorized to affix their signatures; and THAT the 2024 statements, once signed, be distributed to funding partners and included as part of the 2024 Annual Report, which will be posted on the County of Elgin website. Motion Carried. 9.4 Director of Planning and Development - County of Elgin Official Plan Approval The Director of Planning and Development presented the report informing Council that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the County of Elgin Council adopted Official Plan and highlighting the history of the approval and discussion of next steps. Moved by: Councillor Leatham Seconded by: Councillor Widner RESOLVED THAT the report titled "County of Elgin Official Plan Approval" from the Director of Planning and Development dated September 9, 2025 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 10. Council Correspondence Moved by: Councillor Giguere Seconded by: Councillor Hentz RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items 10.1 - 10.9 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 10.1 2025AccessAbility Open House Poster 10.2 Western Ontario Warden's Caucus Press Release and Photos - WOWC Advances Rural Priorities 10.3 2024/2025 Impact Report from the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) 10.4 Resolution from the Council of the City of Brantford re: Advocacy for Provincial Scrap Metal Legislation and Bail System Reform 10.5 Resolution from the Council of the County of Oxford RE: Correspondence from the Township of Zorra regarding Minister of Education review of governance of Thames Valley District School Board 10.6 Email from Megan Shannon, Enbridge Advisor, Municipal & Stakeholder Engagement RE: Ministry of Energy and Mines' consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion Page 6 of 58 10.7 Resolution from the Council of the Township of Terrace Bay RE: Exemption to O. Reg. 343/22 - Firefighter Certification Requirements 10.8 Letter from the Elgin Clean Water Program RE: Update on Maintenance Funding Category Request 10.9 Resolution from the Council of the Municipality of Central Elgin re: Petition and Correspondence - Proposed new Sidewalk on St. George St., Lynhurst 10.10 Flag Raising and Proclamation Request from the Elgin St. Thomas Coalition to End Poverty Moved by: Councillor Leatham Seconded by: Councillor Noble RESOLVED THAT County Council approve the Elgin -St. Thomas Coalition to End Poverty's request for a flag raising in October. Motion Carried. 11. Statements/Inquiries by Members None. 12. Closed Meeting Items None. 12.1 Closed Meeting Minutes -August 12, 2025 12.2 Closed Special Meeting Minutes -August 12, 2025 13. Motion to Rise and Report None. 14. Consideration of By -Laws 14.1 By -Law No. 25-32 Confirmation BEING a By -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the September 9, 2025 Meeting. Moved by: Councillor Giguere Seconded by: Councillor Sloan RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 25-32 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. Motion Carried. 15. Adjournment Moved by: Councillor Hentz Seconded by: Councillor Sloan RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:57 a.m. to meet again on September 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Motion Carried. Blaine Parkin, Grant Jones, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. 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L/) 0 ro _0 r- 0 4-J 4-J M N 4Jr- ) r LA J L4-/) r- 4-J m 0 u 4- E ro u t AI 0 mom= 4-J ro 3: Ln r- O0 Eo 3:0 M L- Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Moved by: Seconded by: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting 2. CW25-58 Approval of Agenda Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Councillor Leatham Deputy Warden Ketchabaw D, ElginCounty RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 9, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting be approved as presented. Motion Carried. Page 34 of 58 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Moved by: Seconded by: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting 3. CW25-59 Adoption of Minutes Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Councillor Giguere Councillor Noble RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on August 12, 2025 be adopted. Motion Carried. D, ElginCounty Page 35 of 58 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting D, ElginCounty 6.1. CW25-60 Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk - Elgin County Initiatives to Support Rip Current Project Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Moved by: Councillor Sloan Seconded by: Councillor Giguere RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to move forward with the initiatives proposed to assist the Rip Current Project in advancing its goals and amplifying its message, as contained in the September 9, 2025 report titled "Elgin County Initiatives to Support Rip Current Project" as amended to combine Initiative #1 (Roundtable Meeting) and Initiative #4 (Drowning Prevention Symposium). Motion Carried. Page 36 of 58 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting D, ElginCounty 6.2. C W25-61 Senior Planner - Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-MA23001, Township of Malahide, 9270 Rogers Road Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Councillor Giguere RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-MA23001, Township of Malahide 9270 Rogers Road, by Strik, Baldinelli, Moniz Ltd on behalf of Peter and Anita Wiebe, dated November 18, 2024; and THAT staff be directed to provide notice of decision subject to the conditions of final approval in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Motion Carried. Page 37 of 58 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Moved by: Seconded by: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting 6.3. CW25-62 D, ElginCounty Director of Engineering Services - Roundabout Landscaping Options Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Councillor Noble Councillor Widner RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Roundabout Landscaping Options" from the Director of Engineering Services dated September 9, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT staff proceed with Option 1 to cut the roundabout annually and maintain the status quo. Motion Carried. Page 38 of 58 Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting D, ElginCounty Agenda Number: 6.4. Resolution Number CW25-63 Title: Director of Engineering Services - Routine and Emergency Maintenance Services for Traffic Control Signals — Contract Award (RFP No. 2025-P09) Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Moved by: Councillor Sloan Seconded by: Councillor Noble RESOLVED THAT the contract for a Routine and Emergency Maintenance Services for Traffic Control Signals, Request for Proposal 2025-P09 be awarded to Guild Electric Limited for a three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $158,045.00 (excluding HST); and THAT staff be authorized to extend the contract for an additional three (3) years, subject to satisfactory contractor performance reviews and satisfactory pricing for the renewal term; and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk be directed and authorized to sign the contract. Motion Carried. Page 39 of 58 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting D, ElginCounty 6.5. CW25-64 Director of Engineering Services - Village of Fingal Reconstruction - Contract Award (Tender No. 2025-T32) Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Moved by: Councillor Leatham Seconded by: Councillor Noble RESOLVED THAT Bre-Ex Construction Inc. be selected to complete the Village of Fingal Reconstruction project, Tender No. 2025-T32 at a total price of $18,985,580.29 inclusive of a $1,500,000 contingency allowance and exclusive of HST; and THAT approval of the contract be subject to the Township of Southwold's approval of their portion of the project costs; and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk be directed and authorized to sign the contract. Motion Carried. Page 40 of 58 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Moved by: Seconded by: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting 7. CW25-65 Adjournment Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Councillor Widner Councillor Couckuyt D, ElginCounty RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:40 a.m. to meet again on September 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Motion Carried. Page 41 of 58 Finance Committee Minutes September 9, 2025, 12:30 p.m. Council Chambers 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON Members Present: Warden Grant Jones, Chair Deputy Warden Ed Ketchabaw Councillor Dominique Giguere Councillor Mark Widner Councillor Jack Couckuyt Councillor Andrew Sloan Councillor Mike Hentz Councillor Richard Leatham Members Absent: Councillor Todd Noble (with notice) Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Nicholas Loeb, Director of Legal Services Peter Dutchak, Director of Engineering Services Brian Masschaele, Director of Community and Cultural Services Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services Mat Vaughan, Director of Planning and Development Holly Hurley, Director of People & Culture Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 12.30 p.m. with Warden Jones in the chair. 2. Approval of Agenda Resolution Number: FC25-01 Page 42 of 58 Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Hentz RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 9, 2025 Finance Committee meeting be approved as presented. Motion Carried. 3. Adoption of Minutes Resolution Number: FC25-02 Moved by: Councillor Sloan Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on February 11, 2025 be adopted. Motion Carried. 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 5. Delegations None. 6. Reports/Briefings 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk -Approval of 2026 Business Plan & Budget Process, Schedule, and Engagement Process The Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk presented the report summarizing the proposed approach, schedule, and community engagement for the 2026 Business Planning & Budget Process for the Finance Committee's approval. Resolution Number: FC25-03 Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Hentz RESOLVED THAT the Finance Committee approve the Business Plan & Budget Process, Schedule, and Engagement Process as contained in the September 9, 2025 report titled "Approval of 2026 Business Plan & Budget Process, Schedule, and Engagement Process." Motion Carried. 7. Other Business 2 Page 43 of 58 91 9 11. 12 None. Correspondence None. Closed Meeting Items None. Motion to Rise and Report None. Date of Next Meeting The Finance Committee will meet again on November 18, 2025. Adjournment Resolution Number: FC25-04 Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 1.10 p.m. to meet again on November 18, 2025 at 9.00 a.m. Motion Carried. Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden Grant Jones, Chair. 3 Page 44 of 58 Report to County Council From: Mike Hoogstra, Manager of Procurement & Risk Date: September 23, 2025 Subject: Procurement Activity Report Q2 (April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025) Recommendation(s): THAT the report titled "Procurement Activity Report Q2 (April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025) from Manager of Procurement & Risk dated September 23, 2025 be received and filed. Introduction: The County's Procurement Policy requires that an information report containing the details relevant to the exercise of delegated authority for all contracts awarded that exceed $15,000, including amendments and renewals, be prepared and reported to Council on a quarterly basis. This report covers the period from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. Backaround and Discussion: The Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin delegated authority to the Directors to award contracts as follows: Value Report Status Greater than $15,000 but less than $250,000 No report to Council required if within approved budget Council also approved that an information report would be brought forward containing details of the award of contracts including amendments and renewals. The detailed report of the award of contracts is attached as Appendix A. Financial Implications: Prior to contract and purchase order approval, confirmation is made to ensure that the appropriate funds are available in the approved budget. Page 45 of 58 Advancement of the Strategic Plan: Local Municipal Partner Impact: None Communication Requirements: None Conclusion: This report is submitted to summarize the County's procurement activity for the second quarter of 2025 in accordance with the reporting requirements as set out in section 12.2 of the Procurement Policy. 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We recognize the public confidence across the province. When firefighter certification was first introduced in 2018, many rural municipalities voiced concern, N*rtMj;-*tP�z1* ma-rz *Mr� centres. The Province graciously responded by introducing legislation to allow municipalities to certify firefighters only to the services they actually provide. This flexibility is greatly appreciated and reflects a thoughtful understanding of the diverse realities across Ontario. However, despite this accommodation, training programs for many of these service -specific certifications are still not available or are only in "pilot" while there remains a large demand for these programs. The Province cannot reasonably expect volunteer firefighters —many of whom work full tim exams. This places an undue burden on small municipalities and risks compromising the intent of the regulation. We have enclosed a formal resolution passed by our Council, which outlines our concerns and respectfully requests that the province extend the certification deadline to a minimum of two years beyond the final release date of the Ontario Seal programs offered in the regulation to allow time for volunteer fire departments to access these training programs and achieve certification. communities have equitable access to the necessary training resources. Page 49 of 58 " 'IT AT 1; manner. Page 50 of 58 III VITA' Ik AL 113-M under Ontario Regulation 343/22 Moved by: Councillor Kelly WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 343/22 mandates that firefighters performing specific fire protection services be certified to a prescribed standard by July 1, 2026, with certain technical rescue disciplines requiring certification by July 1, 2028; AND WHEREAS the Township recognizes and supports the value of the certification requirements mandated by the Province of Ontario, acknowledging that standardized training enhances firefighter safety, service quality, and public trust; ;All, WHERLVS--tAhe *��* to provide training and certification programs, including offering over 600 courses annually, yet some certification programs and testing resources remain under development or are not yet widely accessible, particularly in the Ontario Seal Programs; AND WHEREAS many fire departments in Ontario are staffed predominantly by volunteer firefighters who balance full-time employment with their emergency service commitments; adequately reflect the operational realities of volunteer fire departments, especially in rural Q14 AND WHEREAS when firefighter certification was first introduced in 2018, smaller/rural Municipalities raised concerns that they do not provide the same level of fire protection services as larger municipalities or urban centres. The Province responded thoughtfully by introducing new legislation to allow municipalities to certify firefighters only to the services they actually provide. This flexibility is appreciated and reflects a fair and practical approach; however, training programs for many of these service -specific certifications are still not available. Page 51 of 58 AND WHEREAS it is unreasonable to expect volunteer firefighters —who already balance full-time employment and community service —to independently develop curriculums and training programs house that meet provincial standards and adequately prepare them for certification exams; AND WHEREAS smaller rural volunteer fire departments often lack the necessary resources, certified personnel, and specialized expertise to independently develop training curriculums or qualify for learning contracts with the Ontario Fire College; and AND WHEREAS these departments have long relied on the Ontario Fire College's course offerings and have been patiently awaiting the release of the Ontario Seal Programs, having noted preliminary pilot initiatives in Northern Ontario and anticipating a broader rollout of these programs in the near future; AND WHEREAS rural municipalities would welcome the opportunity to engage in dialogue with the Office of the Fire Marshal to address current barriers and explore collaborative solutions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Larder Lake respectfully requests that the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Fire Marshal, extend the compliance deadlines outlined in Ontario Regulation 343/22 to a minimum of two years beyond the final release date of the Ontario Seal programs offered in the regulation for all affected certification categories; -1 deadlines, taking into account the availability of training programs and the unique challenges faced by volunteer fire services in Rural Ontario; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of the Solicitor General, the Ontario Fire Marshal, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association 'ROMA), the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs! OAFC John Vanthof and all municiAalities in Ontario f support and endorsement. Crystal Labbe Page 52 of 58 M76MMEWIM I Spraying of Glyphosate in the Timiskarning Forest W r-Mm- = M M-0 V I WINTNT4107=7 mil beq,in aerial S. raMing, Of ?IMDhosate-based herbicides starting on or before August 10th, 2025, in the rtrljmEmmrqmr WHEREAS the Timiskaming Forest covers a significant portion of the Municipality of Larder Lake, and this activity may impact residents and ecosystems; and reproductive toxicity, and ecosystem harm; and WHEREAS the Province of Quebec banned the use of glyphosate for forestry purposes in 2001 and replaced aerial herbicide spraying with manual forest thinning as a safer alternative forest management method; and WHEREAS many residents have expressed concern regarding the potential environmental and public health risks associated with aerials rayin of glyphosate-based herbicides; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Larder Lake formally planned use of glyphosate-based herbicides in the Timiskaming Forest and suspend the aerial spraying Page 53 of 58 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded to: The Honourable Mike Harris Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry The HonourabVe Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health MPP John Vanthof, Timiskaming—Cochrane AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) FONOM (Federation of Northern Ontario Municipa[ities) All municipalities within Northeastern Ontario Page 54 of 58 Municipality of 0 WIN% j E M 1 A' � M FAAS RA A: P.O. Box 160, 56169 Heritage Line Straffordville, ON NOJ 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 F: 519-866-3884 E: ba�harnC&ba�ham.on.ca W: www.bayham.on.ca September 5, 2025 County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 Via email: pdutchak(a)-elgin.ca & kthompson(a)-elgin.ca Re: Speeding Enforcement on County Roads Council passed the following resolution at the September 4, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council: Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler WHEREAS the safety and well-being of residents and road users in the Municipality of Bayham is of utmost concern to Council; AND WHEREAS excessive vehicle speeds along County roads have raised concerns from local residents regarding pedestrian safety, noise, and increased risk of accidents; AND WHEREAS traffic counters were recently installed on Plank Road in Eden by the County of Elgin to monitor traffic volumes and vehicle speeds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham formally requests the County of Elgin to- 1 . Review and analyze the data collected from the traffic counters placed on Plank Road in Eden; 2. Forward the data to the Elgin OPP Detachment Board for enforcement action; 3. Initiate discussions with all Local Municipal Partners on traffic concerns on County roads; and 4. Explore mitigation strategies including automated enforcement options, possibly as a pilot program across the County of Elgin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any reports and resolutions on this topic be forwarded to the Municipality of Bayham for information. Page 55 of 58 Please contact the undersigned if you require any further information. Regards, ,j Meagan Elliott Clerk melliott(a)-bayham.on.ca Page 56 of 58 C �� Th m �� �a IIIII IIIIIey Warden Jones & Members of County Council Elgin County 450 Sunset Dr., St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 2025 September 15 William Tucker, Director of Education and Secretary Attention: Warden Jones & Members of County Council Re: Letter of Support Dear Warden Jones and Members of County Council, On behalf of the Thames Valley District School Board, I am writing to respectfully request a letter of support for our business cases to the Ministry of Education to expand Dunwich-Dutton Public School and to build a new elementary school in Talbotville in partnership with Conseil scolaire Viamonde. The Conseil scolaire Viamonde is seeking to open its first French -language public school in the St. Thomas area to serve the local Francophone population who currently must travel to London for a French education. Enrolment at Southwold PS has been growing in recent years and a new elementary school is needed in order to accommodate the student population in the area. Dunwich-Dutton Public School is also experiencing steady enrolment growth and serves a large attendance area. These major capital projects are necessary and strategic investments in the future of our students and the broader community. A letter of support from County Council would greatly strengthen our submissions and demonstrate a shared commitment to continuing to provide high -quality learning environments for students. Thank you for your continued dedication to the well-being of our communities. We appreciate your consideration and support of this request. Sincerely, Ben Puzanov Manager, Planning Thames Valley District School Board 1 I1. eaII II uou a ue 81111 eel[ Ioiiiidoii1 011ullauuo a 5Z311M 7 t �b ca Facility Services and Capital Planning 519 452 2000 a All 21024 Page 57 of 58 COUNTY OF ELGIN By -Law No. 25-33 "BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN AT THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 MEETING" WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c.25, as amended, the powers of a municipality shall be exercised by its Council; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 5.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, the powers of every Council shall be exercised by by-law; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin enacts as follows: THAT the actions of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, in respect of each recommendation contained in the reports and each motion and resolution passed and other action taken by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, at its meeting held on September 23, 2025 be hereby adopted and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law. 2. THAT the Warden and appropriate officials of the Corporation of the County of Elgin are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the actions of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin referred to in the preceding section hereof. 3. THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer, or alternate, are authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf and to affix thereto the seal of the Corporation of the County of Elgin. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025. Blaine Parkin, Grant Jones, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden. Page 58 of 58