Council Meeting

THAT the Regular Council Meeting held on March 25, 2024 be called to order at 5:00 p.m.

THAT a Closed Meeting of Council be held on March 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Wilmot Administrative Complex, in accordance with Section 239 (2)(a)(f) and (h) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to consider the following: Planning Matter - Section 239 (2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Confidential Information Supplied in Confidence from the Province of Ontario- Section 239(2)(f) - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Section 239 (2)(h) - Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any item. Prime Minister Path Statues Storage Options - Section 239 (a) The security of the property of the municipality.

THAT Council reconvenes in Open Session at 7:00 p.m.

THAT the Agenda as presented for March 25, 2024 be adopted, as amended.

THAT the Minutes of the March 4, 2024 Council meeting be adopted as presented.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 be approved.

THAT Report IS-2024-09 be received for information.

THAT Report CAO-2024-04 regarding Additional Information Relating to Option 2 Outlined in CAO Report 2024-03, be received as information, and further, THAT Council directs staff to proceed with Option #1 as outlined in CAO Report 2024-03.

THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner’s Report 2023 – 01 dated March 20, 2024.

THAT Report CS-2024-05 be received for information. THAT Council designate the South Indian DJ party held at the St. Agatha Community Centre on April 20, 2024 a Municipally Significant Event.

THAT By-Laws as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.

WHEREAS the safety and well-being of our community's residents, pedestrians, and motorists are of utmost priority; and, WHEREAS there has been an increasing concern regarding pedestrian safety and vehicle speeds within the residential areas in the community of Baden, specifically in areas with young families, schools and daycares; and, WHEREAS the Ward 3 Councillor, through discussion with residents has heard many concerns about the safety of the intersection of Hunsberger Drive and Stuckey Avenue/Michael Meyers Road; and WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8., as amended, give The Township of Wilmot the power to pass bylaws respecting its highways, including parking and traffic on highways; and WHEREAS the Township of Wilmot adopted By-law 2016-52 being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on Township Highways, cited as the Traffic and Parking By law. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Staff be directed to install a 4-Way Stop at the intersection of Hunsberger Drive and Stuckey Avenue/Michael Meyers Road; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Staff be directed to prepare the appropriate by-law to amend By-law 2016-52 to permit for the installation of a 4-Way Stop at the intersection of Hunsberger Drive and Stuckey Avenue/Michael Meyers Road.

THAT Council receives advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose in accordance with Section 239 (2) (f) relating to a planning matter; and further, THAT the Solicitor be directed to proceed as directed.

THAT Council receives advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose in accordance with Section 239 (2) (f) relating to Confidential Information Supplied in Confidence from the Province of Ontario.

THAT staff be directed to proceed as directed relating to a matter relating to the security of Township property.

THAT the Confirmatory By-Law as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.

THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Mayor.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 be approved. 5

THAT staff be directed to proceed as directed relating to a matter relating to the security of Township property. 13