Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held January 8, 2024 be approved as presented and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Jeffery McLean be received as information; AND THAT Council waives the full amount of rental fees of $435.56 for Fiddle Park for the Dufferin OPP Polar Plunge.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report DO2024-01 Shelburne Entrance Signage dated January 29, 2024, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Town of Shelburne receives report Economic Development 2024-01 regarding the 2023 Economic Development Year in Review for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives report 2024-01 from the Treasurer with respect to the Water Financial Plan, and; THAT the Town of Shelburne Water Financial Plan prepared by Watson and Associates Economist Ltd. Dated January 17, 2024 be approved, and; THAT Notice of availability of the Financial Plan be advertised on the Town’s website, and; THAT the Financial Plan dated January 17, 2024, and the Water and Wastewater Rate Study dated September 25, 2023 underpinning the Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. (O. Reg 453/07, Section 3 (1)(6), and; THAT the Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks satisfying the requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act. (S.D.W.A. Section 32 (5) 2 ii).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council donates the use of the Grace Tipling Hall to the Shelburne Public Library for their March break programs being held March 13 & 14, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the memo from the Deputy Clerk, Committee Coordinator regarding Resignation of Council Member from Parks and Recreation Task force be received as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #05-2024 being a By-law to rescind a section of By-law #30-2007.

WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Shelburne urge the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario

WHEREAS the Town of Shelburne supports the Province’s initiative to address the housing crisis by increasing the supply of available housing and is committed to assisting the Province reach its housing targets; AND WHEREAS there are a number of active development applications and plans in process, including plans for new seniors rental housing, a new retirement home project, several other subdivision and intensification projects, and development of the Shelburne West Secondary Plan, all of which could be completed rapidly within 5 to 7 years; AND WHEREAS the timing of these development projects is impacted by the current lack of servicing capacity and is dependent upon available funding for critical infrastructure including capacity upgrades to the Town’s Wastewater Pollution Control Plant (WPCP); AND WHEREAS the Town of Shelburne’s ability to fund these upgrades and other critical infrastructure projects is impacted by the legislative changes introduced by Bill 23; AND WHEREAS the Town of Shelburne continues to subscribe to the philosophy that “growth should pay for growth” and is not willing to fund growth-related infrastructure on the backs of its existing rate-payers; AND WHEREAS Premier Ford announced at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference on January 22, 2024 that ten percent (10%) of the Building Faster Fund (BFF) – or $120 million – would be reserved for small, rural and northern municipalities that have not been assigned housing targets while the

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the motion from the City of Sarnia regarding Carbon Tax.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items listed under Communications for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #06-2024 being a By-law to confirm certain proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne for its regular council meeting held January 29, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we now adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor.