THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN
COUNCIL AGENDA

MEETING NO. SIXTEEN

Monday, September 23, 2024 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" CAIRN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1. Comments from the public for a matter that is on the agenda may be provided in person by attending the meeting and advising the Chair during the "Request to Address an Item on the Agenda" section of the agenda.
2. For those individuals that are unable to attend the meeting in person, you may submit comments for matters that are on the agenda by either:
   1. emailing [e-mail] before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments submitted will be considered as public information and be part of the public record; OR,
   2. by contacting the Clerk's Department to request a Zoom Link to attend the meeting virtually.
3. Tonight's Council Meeting will be livestreamed as well as recorded and 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 William Reilly

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.

The 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.

8.

REGIONAL COUNCILLOR’S REMARKS

9.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

9.1

Council Minutes

Re:  August 12, 2024

• Moved By Councillor Shelley Bradaric

  That the minutes relating to the August 12, 2024 Council (includes All Committees) Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
  
  

9.2

Special Council Minutes

Re:  August 12, 2024
Confidential Minutes Under Separate Cover

• Moved By Councillor Joann Chechalk
  1. That the minutes relating to the August 12, 2024 Special Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and,
  2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the August 12, 2024 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

Ontario Ombudsman 
Re: Ombudsman Final Report - September 18, 2024

• Moved By Councillor Shelley Bradaric

  That the Ontario Ombudsman Final Report dated September 18, 2024 and the recommendations therein, be accepted.

11.

MAYOR’S REMARKS

12.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

12.1

Planning/Building/Environmental Committee 

Re:  Minutes - September 9, 2024
Confidential Minutes Under Separate Cover

• Moved By Councillor William Reilly
  1. That the minutes relating to the September 9, 2024 Planning, Building & Environmental Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and,
  2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the September 9, 2024 Planning, Building & Environmental 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.

12.2

Administration/Finance/Fire Committee 

Re:  Minutes - September 16, 2024
Confidential Minutes Under Separate Cover

• Moved By Councillor Jason Trombetta
  1. That the minutes relating to the September 16, 2024, Administration, Finance & Fire Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and,
  2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the September 16, 2024 Administration, Finance & Fire 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.

12.3

Public Works & Recreation Committee 

Re:  Minutes - September 16, 2024

• Moved By Councillor Mike Rehner

  That the minutes relating to the September 16, 2024 Public Works & Recreation Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

13.

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.

14.

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.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS

15.1

Members of Council

Re: Council Remarks

16.

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.

17.

BY-LAWS

• 1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2024-55, 2024-56, 2024-57, 2024-58, 2024-59, 2024-60, 2024-61, 2024-62, 2024-63, 2024-64, 2024-65, and 2024-66, 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.

17.1

BY-LAW 2024-55

A By-Law to amend By-Law 2023-03 which confirmed various appointments and/or recommendations for appointments to Boards, Committees & Municipal Positions. 

17.2

BY-LAW 2024-56

A By-Law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln and Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. for the Murgatroyd Trail reconstruction project.

17.3

BY-LAW 2024-57

A By-Law to Adopt Amendment No. 57 (Re-Designation of Spring Creek Heights Secondary Plan) to the Official Plan for the Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln.

17.4

BY-LAW 2024-58

A By-Law to permanently Close and Declare Surplus Part of the Road Allowance lying below Lots 1 and 2, Concession 1 (Former Corporation of the Township of Caistor), Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln, and the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

17.5

BY-LAW 2024-59

A By-Law to authorize the conveyance of a portion of the Municipal Road Allowance lying South of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 1 (former Corporation of the Township of Caistor), being Part 1, Reference Plan 30R-16111; Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln, Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

17.6

BY-LAW 2024-60

A By-Law to authorize the conveyance of a portion of the Municipal Road Allowance lying south of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 1 (former Corporation of the Township of Caistor), being Part 2, Reference Plan 30R-16111; Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln, Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

17.7

BY-LAW 2024-61

A By-Law to authorize the conveyance of a portion of the Municipal Road Allowance lying south of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 1 (former Corporation of the Township of Caistor), being Part 3, Reference Plan 30R-16111; Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln, Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

17.8

BY-LAW 2024-62

A By-Law to authorize the conveyance of a portion of the Municipal Road Allowance lying south of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 1 (former Corporation of the Township of Caistor), being Part 5, Reference Plan 30R-16111; Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln, Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

17.9

BY-LAW 2024-63

A By-Law to authorize the conveyance of a portion of the Municipal Road Allowance lying south of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 1 (former Corporation of the Township of Caistor), being Part 6, Reference Plan 30R-16111; Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln, Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

17.10

BY-LAW 2024-64

A By-Law to authorize the conveyance of a portion of the Municipal Road Allowance lying south of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 1 (former Corporation of the Township of Caistor), being Part 7, Reference Plan 30R-16111; Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln, Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

17.11

BY-LAW 2024-65

A By-Law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and Property Standards Officer for the Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln (Tim Carr).

17.12

BY-LAW 2024-66

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

18.

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

There are no confidential matters.

19.

ADJOURNMENT