Town of Shelburne
Regular Council Meeting - Agenda

Monday, February 26, 2024

6:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

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1.

Call to Order

Canadian National Anthem

Land Acknowledgement:

We would like to begin by respectfully acknowledging that the Town of Shelburne resides within the traditional territory and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, including the Ojibway, Potawatomi, Chippewa and the People of the Three Fires Confederacy.

These traditional territories upon which we live, work, play and learn are steeped in rich Indigenous history and traditions. It is with this statement that we declare to honour and respect the past and present connection of Indigenous peoples with this land, its waterways and resources. 

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Members of Council are required to state any pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

1.

Minutes from the February  12, 2024 Council meeting

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held February 12, 2024 be approved as presented and circulated.

4.

Public Participation

1.

Public Question Period

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2.

Presentations

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1.

International Women's Day - March 8, 2024

WHEREAS International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8th, with the aim of taking the time to reflect on the contributions women have made and continue to make, to make their communities and countries better places in which to live, work and grow; and
WHEREAS International Women’s Day is a time to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality, encourage and mobilize all people to do their part to bring about positive change; and
WHEREAS International Women’s Day is a time to envision a world where each woman and girl can exercise her choices, such as participating in politics, getting an education, having an income, and living in societies free from violence and discrimination;
THEREFORE, I, Wade Mills, Mayor of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2024 to be "International Women's Day" in the Town of Shelburne. 

3.

Deputations on Agenda Items

5.

Council Inquiries

6.

Motions and By-law for Decision

1.

Consideration of Items – all reports and By-laws in this section will be voted on separately

1.

Report DO2024-02 from the Director of Development and Operations regarding Ontario Clean Water Agency 2023 Schedule 22 Summary Report - Shelburne Drinking Water System

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives the report DO2024-02 2023 Schedule 22 Summary Report - Shelburne Drinking Water System dated February 26, 2024, for information purposes.

2.

Report FS 2024-03 from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding 2023 Development Charge Year End Report and Treasurer's Attestation

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report FS 2024-03;

  AND THAT Council receives the 2023 Development Charge Schedule as presented and circulated;

  AND THAT Council approves the additional 2023 transfers from DC reserves in the amount of $230,985.85 to assist with funding prior year projects as identified and that the funds be placed in the Water Reserve.

3.

Report LS2024-01 from the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk regarding DocuPet - Amendments required for Dog Licensing Fees

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS 2024-01 for information;

  AND THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of Bylaw #08-2024 being a bylaw to amend Animal Control Bylaw #15-2018;

  AND THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of Bylaw #09-2024 being a bylaw to amend User Fees and Charges Bylaw #70-2023.

4.

Report LS2024-02 from the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk regarding By-law Enforcement Update

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS 2024-02 for information. 

5.

By-law #08-2024 is ready for Council's consideration being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Shelburne Public Library for the purpose of providing library services

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #08-2024 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Shelburne Public Library for the purpose of providing library services.

6.

By-law #10-2024 is ready for Council's consideration being a by-law to amend by-law #18-2023 to appoint municipal committee and board members for the 2022-2026 term of Council.

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #10-2024 being a by-law to amend by-law #18-2023 to appoint municipal committee and board members for the 2022-2026 term of Council. 

7.

Councillor Motions (Notice of Motion)

8.

Communications

1.

Memo to Council from the Municipal Grant Funding Committee regarding Review of Grant Funding Application – Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation

2.

Minutes from the Shelburne BIA

• February 7, 2024

3.

Correspondence from Dufferin County regarding Council Resolution - Road Safety Emergency

4.

Correspondence from Dufferin County regarding Municipal Equipment Operator Course

5.

Correspondence from Dufferin County regarding Support Recyclable Material Resolution

6.

Correspondence from the Town of Mono regarding Highway 10 Safety in Caledon and Dufferin County

7.

Correspondence from the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus and the Township of Amaranth regarding Social and Economic Prosperity Review

8.

Correspondence from the County of Renfrew regarding Affordability of Water and Wastewater Rates

9.

Correspondence from the Town of Petrolia regarding ROMA|OGRA Return to Combined Conference

10.

Correspondence from the Upper Grand District School Board regarding Primrose ES Boundary Review

• Recommendation:

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

9.

Closed Session (if required)

10.

Confirming By-law

1.

Confirming By-law #11-2024 - February 26, 2024

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #11-2024 regular council meeting held February 26, 2024.

11.

Adjourn

• Recommendation:

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