Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated April 1, 2025 be adopted as amended.

That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: Collective Bargaining - Labour Relations Legal Matters – Expropriation Settlement Proposed Land Acquisition - Line 11

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated April 1, 2025 be adopted as amended.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2025-14 to COW-2025-16 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 18, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Council receive the resolution from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) for information and oppose an amalgamation with The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) based on the current information and appoint Councillor Ferragine and Councillor Scott to vote should an amalgamation meeting be called under the Conservation Authorities Act.

That Report WD-2025-1 titled "Additional Base Station for Water Meter Communication” be received for information; and That Council approve the purchase and installation of a M420B base station at the Bond Head Water Tower at a cost of $140,086 including HST recoveries, to be funded 50% each through the Water and Wastewater Reserve Funds.

That Report LEG-2025-4 titled "Tariff Price Escalation for Procured Commodities" be received for information; and That Council approve additional funding of $15,000 CAD to cover the “not to exceed” tariff impact fee cap imposed by the supplier; and That upon delivery, the supplier be requested to produce whatever documentation sets out the specific tariffs imposed on the Town’s purchase.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report FIN-2025-04 titled "2025 Final Tax Levy By-law" be received for information; and That Council select Option A as described within this report to finalize the 2025 property tax rate calculations; and That the 2025 Final Tax Levy By-law and the 2025 Holland Marsh Drainage System Levy By-law be brought forward to the next meeting of Council to be considered for approval.

That Report ENG2025-1 titled "2025 Development Engineering Fees Update" be received for information; and That Schedule A of Bylaw 2024-94, the Fees and Charges Bylaw be amended as described in this report; and That the necessary bylaw be brought forward for enactment.

That Report REC-2025-4 titled "Public Square Event Permit Request" be received for information; and That Council approve in principle the proposed event known an “BWG’s Original Retro Block Party Event”; and That Council declare the event of municipal significance so that the event organizer can begin the special occasion permit process.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 9:04 p.m.

That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, items 17.1 to 17.2 inclusive, be received and approved.

That By-laws 2025-34, 2025-35, and 2025-36 be passed.

That By-law 2025-37, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated April 1, 2025 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:17 p.m.

That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: 1. Collective Bargaining - Labour Relations 2. Legal Matters – Expropriation Settlement 3. Proposed Land Acquisition - Line 11