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 Chute a Blondeau Comunity Centre price list.

Whereas a new automatic generator was purchased by the community for the Chute a Blondeau Community centre. Be it resolved that Council approves and accepts to declare the old generator Stamford GM 100 PTOM as surplus.

LAND DIVISION Be it resolved that Council approves the request for land division #B-071-2024, B-72-2024, B-73-2024, Jean-Yves Fournier affecting 1730, chemin Concession 2 Chute-a-Blondeau subject to the following conditions: That administrative fees in the amount of $250.00 be paid for each application to the Township of East Hawkesbury; That application review fees in the amount of $500.00 be paid for each application to the Township of East Hawkesbury. That payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Municipality. That the applicant instructs his surveyor to determine the width and location of Concession 2 Road allowance and, if determined not to have the minimum width from the centre line, the applicant shall deed to the Township, without cost and free of encumbrances, the road widening from the centre line along the parcel being severed. That the applicant signs the update of the schedule of assessment of the engineer's report that would reflect the requested changes on Albert Crevier Municipal Drain

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2024-54 being a by-law for the supply and management of non-core Asset Management be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2024-56 being a by-law to confirm the aquisition of certain lands to decicate as publique highway on con 3 be read second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that the accounts paid for the accounts payable be approved as follows: For the October 1, 2024 to October 31. 2024 $338, 829.45.

Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Council of the Township of East Hawkesbury formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion o

Be it resolved that Council approves and accepts the reappointment of Jean-Jacques Lacombe as Integrity Commissioner for the Township of East Hawkesbury for the year 2025 to 2026.

Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2024-55 being a By-law to confirm Council proceedings at its regular meeting of November 12 2024 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that the present meeting be adjourned at 7h36 p.m.