Regular Meeting

Be it resolved that council approves and accepts to donate a 300$ bursary for the Graduating class of Le Sommet 2025 under the following conditions; A student from East Hawkesbury who was able to stand out, show improvement during their last year of high school.

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

Be it resolved that Council approves and accepts contract additions and fee changes for 2025

Sauvé Be it resolved that Council approves and accepts to extend contract for another 2 years with A.L. Blair construction ltd as presented in report R2025-01.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2025-10 being a by-law to Adopt working conditions and benefits for the Municipal employees of the Township, be read first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2025-12 being a by-law to amend section d) designated structures of by-law 2024-01 be read a first 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 January 1, 2025 to January 31, 2025 $394,379.11.

WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of East Hawkesbury did declare the aforementioned land to be surplus to the needs of the Municipality by Resolution No. 2022-19; AND WHEREAS the aforementioned land is zoned Rural Industrial (M1), intended for the establishment and carrying on of industries and industrial operations and incidental uses, thus exempted from the public notice and other requirements of By-Law 2019-21; BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council hereby authorizes the Treasurer to receive offers for the property in the manner which, in his opinion, will best meet the needs of the Municipality. Then present to Council for final approval.

Sauvé WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be sent t

Be it resolved that the present meeting be adjourned at 7:31 p.m.