Township of Douro-Dummer
Revised Agenda for a Regular Meeting of Council

Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Douro-Dummer YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPpzm-uRBZRDjB89o2X6R_A

Please note, that Council may, by general consensus,

change the order of the agenda, without prior notification,

in order to expedite the efficiency of conducting business

 

Meetings During COVID-19
Council met on April 2, 2020 and amended the Township Procedure By-Law to permit meetings to be held electronically, under the authority of the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020, in order to function during the pandemic.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, regular meetings of Council are being held electronically. Meetings will be recorded and live-streamed on the Township YouTube channel. 

Please contact the Clerk if you require an alternative method to virtually attend the 
meeting. [e-mail] or 705-652-8392 x205 

 

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1.

Moment of Silent Reflection

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:

3.

Adoption of Agenda: May 5, 2020

4.

Adoption of Minutes:

4.1

Special - March 6, 2020

4.2

Regular - April 21, 2020

5.

Business arising out of previous minutes:

6.

Delegations, Petitions or Presentations:

6.1

Petition - Request to ban fishing at Crowes and McCracken Landing Wharves

6.2

6:00 p.m. Public Meeting - 2020 Budget

Darlene Heffernan, Treasurer - Presentation of the 2020 Budget, including the proposed tax rate. 

6.2.1

2020 Capital Items – Managers Comments, Treasurer-2020-09

6.2.2

Written Comments Received 

Comments submitted regarding the proposed 2020 Budget

6.2.3

Memo regarding Comments from Public on 2020 Budget, C.A.O.-2020-17

7.

Other Business and Staff Reports:

7.1

Transfer Station and Landfill Water Monitoring - 2019, C.A.O.-2020-14

7.2

Report to Council – Surface Treatment 2020, Public Works-2020-02

7.3

2019 Development Charges Financial Statement, Treasurer-2020-08

7.4

2019 Council Remuneration Statement, Treasurer-2020-10

7.5

Policy – Years of Service Recognition, Clerk/Planning-2020-20

8.

Committee Minutes and Other Reports:

8.1

Deputy Mayor Moher – Update on County Council Matters

8.2

Departmental Reports – C.A.O., Clerk’s/Planning, Building Services, Finance, Fire, Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments

8.2.1

Administration Monthly Report - March and April 2020, C.A.O.-2020-15

8.2.2

Clerk-Planning - March-April 2020, Clerk/Planning-2020-13

8.2.3

Finance Department Report January-April 2020, Treasurer-2020-11

8.2.4

March and April Fire Report, Fire 2020-

8.2.5

Parks and Recreation Monthly Report, Recreation Facilities-2020-04

8.2.6

Public Works Update, Public Works-2020-03

9.

By-laws:

9.1

By-law 2020-26 - 2020 Tax Rate By-law

To provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment for 2020

10.

Correspondence – Action Items:

10.1

Township of Mapleton

A Resolution to Request the Province of Ontario Review the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Programme in Light of Economic Competitiveness Concerns between Rural and Urban Municipalities

10.2

Township of Armour

A Resolution regarding the need to make substantial investments in high-speed internet connectivity in the rural areas of Ontario

11.

Correspondence/Information Items: None

12.

Accounts: None

13.

Notices of Motion:

14.

New Business:

15.

Closed Session: None

16.

Rise from Closed Session with or without a Report: N/A

17.

Confirming By-law - By-law 2020-27

To confirm the proceedings of the special and regular electronic meetings of Council held on the 5th day of May, 2020

18.

Adjournment