Regular Meeting

Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.

Be it resolved that Council approves and accepts the Audit Plan as presented.

Be it resolved that Council approves and accepts the recommendation from Jean-Francois Santerre to appoint Luc Chaumont as Seasonal Plough Driver/Laborer.

Be it resolved that Council of the Township of East Hawkesbury approves and accepts the Budget estimates as presented in Regular Council meeting on December 9th,2024

Whereas the project to rebuild the sidewalks on Fatima and a small section at Chute a Blondeau had an estimated cost of $48 000 but the cost incured by this project is of $78 000. Therefore be it resolved that the cost will be fully funded by the Canada Community Building Fund (Gas tax).

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2024-57 being a by-law to Appoint COMMITTEE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF THE CHUTE-A-BLONDEAU COMMUNITY CENTRE be read first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2024-59 being a by-law that Council approves the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement attached hereto and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act . This Council requests that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the attached draft by-law and franchise agreement pertaining to the Corporation of the Township of East Hawkesbury is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act . I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing to be a true copy of a Resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Hawkesbury on the 9 day of December, 2024.

Sauvé Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2024-61 being a by-law to Appoint Committee of Adjustments pursuant to the Planning Act, be read first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2024-62 being a by-law to appoint an integrity commissioner for the corporation of the Township of East Hawkesbury be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

WHEREAS the Council for the Environment Chaudière-Appalaches (CRECA) has developed and implemented the Guette ta glace project, which aims to : Accompany municipalities in collecting data on the condition of outdoor rinks and the consequences on access to rink-related leisure activities; Support and disseminate best practices in ice maintenance; Facilitate communication and understanding of climate change for citizens; Provide expertise to municipalities wishing to go further in adapting to climate change. WHEREAS the Conseil régional de l'environnement Chaudière-Appalaches (CRECA) provides the municipality with the following tools, free of charge : Access to a project manager Subscription to the communication application for the winters of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 A launch event An end-of-event gala A project participation banner A report (portrait) on the state of the skating rink and that of the other participating municipalities WHEREAS the Township of East Hawkesbury agrees to participate in the Guette ta glace project by : The use of the communication tool between the municipality and citizens reporting on the ice rink(s) on a daily basis (minimum 1 time per day to indicate the state of the ice rink) for the winters of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (including connection to their current communication media if desired) Make a staff member available for training on the communication tool Participation in promoting the project with their

Be it resolved that the present meeting be adjourned for a closed session for the following purpose(s): (d) labour relations or employee negotiations;

That the present Regular Meeting be reopened at 7:22

Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2024-63 being a By-law to confirm Council proceedings at its regular meeting of December 9th, 2024 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.