THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN
COUNCIL AGENDA

MEETING NO. FIVE

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30 P.m. - 8:30 P.m.

Township Administration Building

318 Canborough Street, Smithville, Ontario

NOTE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: All Cell Phones, Pagers and/or PDAs to be turned off. Members of the public who are attending and participating virtually are reminded to keep their microphones muted until they are acknowledged to speak. Additionally, for your information, please be advised that this meeting will be livestreamed as well as recorded and will be available on the Township's website.

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1.

SINGING OF "O CANADA" - GAINSBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL

Prior to commencing with the Council meeting, Mayor Ganann will provide the following announcements:

1. The public may submit comments for matters that are on the agenda to [e-mail] before 4:30 pm. on the day of the meeting. Comments submitted will be considered as public information and read into public record.
2. This meeting is being livestreamed as well as recorded and will be available on the Township's website. 

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

The Township of West Lincoln, being part of Niagara Region is situated on treaty land. This land is steeped in the rich history of the First Nations such as the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. There are many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit from across Turtle Island that live and work in Niagara today. The Township of West Lincoln, as part of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.

3.

OPENING PETITION - Councillor Greg Maychak

4.

CHANGE IN ORDER OF ITEMS ON AGENDA

5.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND/OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

6.

REQUEST TO ADDRESS ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

NOTE: Requests to address items on the agenda are restricted to specific items as follows per Section 6.7 of the Procedural By-law:
6.7 Public Comment at Council
There shall be no comments from the public permitted at Council unless:
(a) a specific appointment has been scheduled; or,
(b) an item is included under the “Other Business” or “Communications” or “Appointments” section of the agenda and relates to a matter which would normally be dealt with at Committee.

Chair to inquire if there are any members of the public present who wish to address a specific item on the agenda as permitted by Section 6.7 of the Procedural By-law.

7.

APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

There are no Appointments or Presentations.

8.

REGIONAL COUNCILLOR’S REMARKS

9.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

9.1

Council Minutes

Re: Council Minutes - January 27, 2025

• Moved By Councillor William Reilly
  1. That the minutes relating to the January 27, 2025 Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
     
     

9.2

Special Council

Re:  Special Council - January 28, 2025 and February 10, 2025
CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES UNDER SEPARATE COVER

• Moved By Councillor Shelley Bradaric
  1. That the minutes relating to January 28, 2025 and February 10, 2025 Special Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and,
  2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the January 28, 2025 Special Council Meeting be accepted; and that the minutes remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided in Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

10.

COMMUNICATIONS

There are no communications

11.

MAYOR’S REMARKS

12.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

12.1

Growth and Sustainability Committee

Re:  Growth and Sustainability Committee - February 10, 2025

• Moved By Councillor Joann Chechalk
  1. That the minutes relating to the February 10, 2025, Growth and Sustainability Committee meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted

12.2

Operations Committee

Re:  Operations Committee - February 10, 2025

• Moved By Councillor William Reilly
  1. That the minutes relating to the February 10, 2025 Operations Committee meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

12.3

Corporate Services Committee

Re:  Corporate Services Committee - February 18, 2025
CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES UNDER SEPARATE COVER

• Moved By Councillor Shelley Bradaric
  1. That the minutes relating to the February 18, 2025 Corporate Services Committee meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and,
  2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the February 18, 2025 Corporate Services Committee Meeting be accepted; and that the minutes remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided in Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

13.

STAFF REPORTS

13.1

Director of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (Katelyn Repovs)

Re: Recommendation Report T-04-2025- 2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget

• Moved By Councillor William Reilly
  1. That, Recommendation Report T-04-2025, titled “2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget”, dated February 24, 2025, be received;
  2. That, a 2025 tax levy of $10,255,120, which represents a 4.62% tax levy increase after factoring in assessment growth, be approved; and,
  3. That, the 2025 hospital levy of $206,900 be approved; and,
  4. That, the 2025 Urban Service Area Levy of $186,320 be approved; and,
  5. That, the Detailed 2025 Capital Program, attached as Schedules C and D to this report, totalling $10,044,650 be approved; and,
  6. That, the balance of Capital and Special Projects for the years 2026 to 2034 as outlined on Schedules E and F to this report be approved in principle; and,
  7. That, the 2025 water and wastewater utility user fees and charges, as presented in Schedule H, with an effective date of July 1, 2025, be approved;
  8. That, a By-law be passed which amends By-law 2024-82, Schedule A, to incorporate the water and wastewater user fees and charges effective July 1, 2025; and,
  9. That, tangible capital asset amortization estimated at $3,730,723 and post-employment expenses estimated at $22,800 be and are hereby excluded from the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget as permitted through Ontario Regulation 248/09.

14.

RECONSIDERATION

(“Definition”) This section is for a Member of Council to introduce a motion to reconsider action taken at this Council Meeting or the previous regular Council meeting. A motion to reconsider must be made by a Council Member who voted in the majority on the matter to be reconsidered. The Chair may rule that a motion to reconsider will be dealt with at the next following Council Meeting if for some reason it cannot be dealt with at this meeting.

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RESCIND

(“Definition”) This section is for Council Members to serve notice of intent to introduce a motion to rescind action taken previously by Council. Notice served at this meeting will be for a motion to rescind at the next regular meeting.

16.

OTHER BUSINESS

16.1

Members of Council

Re: Council Remarks

17.

NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

NOTE: Only for items that require immediate attention/direction from Council and must first approve a motion to introduce a new item of business.

18.

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

There are no confidential matters

19.

BY-LAWS

• Moved By Councillor Jason Trombetta
  1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-07, 2025-08, 2025-09, 2025-10, and 2025-11 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and,
  2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.

19.1

BY-LAW 2025-07

A By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2017-70, as amended of the Township of West Lincoln
Backyard Chickens

19.2

BY-LAW 2025-08

A By-law to amend By-law No. 2023-54, being a By-law to regulate Animal Care and Control within the Township of West Lincoln.

19.3

BY-LAW 2025-09

A By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2017-70, as amended of the Township of West Lincoln.
Agriplastics 

19.4

BY-LAW 2025-10

A By-law to appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln.
Steven Emslie 

19.5

BY-LAW 2025-11

A By-Law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by Council resolution. 

20.

ADJOURNMENT

The Mayor to declare this meeting adjourned at the hour of __________.