Council

That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 11, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

That Council receives the report titled "South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team Activity Report", report number SBNET-02-06-2024, for information.

That Council receives the report titled "Public Works Activity Report", report numbe r PW-04-06-2024 fo r information.

THAT Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW-03-06-2024 and attachments, for information.

That Council receives the report titled "Municipal Drain Activity Report", report number Drain-02-06-24, for information.

That Council instructs staff to proceed with a pump purchase and full drain cleanout of the Thompson-Collison Municipal Drain, following the receipt of a section 74 request for maintenance from an affected landowner.

That Council approves the request from Formosa Country Christmas for the construction of a moveable approx. 30ft. x 40ft. / 1200 sq. ft. storage shed with a gravel floor, located between the gravel parking area and the Palace Garden property on the south side of the Formosa Community Hall provided all applicable approvals are obtained; And Further directs RFM Crouse to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Steering Committee for the use of the lands which shall stipulate that Formosa Country Christmas will have full responsibility for all expenses related to the construction, insurance, and maintenance of the storage shed.

That the Municipality of South Bruce Council receives the report titled "Finance Activity Report", report number FIN-2024-6-1, for information.

That Council receives the report titled "By-Election - Simply Voting Agreement", report number Clerk-01-06-24, for information.

That Council receives the report titled "Clerk's Activity Report", report number Clerk-02-06-24, for information.

That Council directs the Clerk to cancel the October 22, 2024 regular meeting in light of the 2024 Municipal By-Election.

That Council appoints Ron Schnurr to sit as a member of the Court of Revision for the August 13, 2024, 7:30 p.m. hearing being held by The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, to hear any appeals related to the Thompson Lamont Deyell Municipal Drain Culvert Replacement 2024.

That Council receives the Accounts listing dated June 25, 2024 in the amount of $2,020,653.57.

That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council:  Belmore Arena Board Meeting Minutes and Financial Report - May 27, 2024  Community Liaison Committee - May 2, 2024

That Council approves the replacement of the two (2) "Welcome to Formosa" signs located at the north and south ends of Formosa, with the signs procured by the Formosa Sign Committee, provided that all necessary permits are obtained; And Further That Council directs the Operations Manager to arrange for the installation of the two (2) signs by the Public Works Department, at no cost.

That Council receives the letter from Grey Bruce Public Health relating to Municipal By-laws to support the Smoke Free Ontario Act and protect communities from Hookah Lounges, for information.

That the following By-Laws be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2024-70 Being a By-law to authorize the signing of a Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund between the Municipality of South Bruce and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario 2024-71 Being a By-law to authorize the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Municipality of South Bruce and the Simply Voting Inc.

That the Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 6:46 p.m. to discuss: 12.1 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (Adam Street) 12.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and Labour relations or employee negotiations; (Staffing) 12.3 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and Labour relations or employee negotiations; (Staffing) 12.4 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (Filsinger Drain)

That the Council return to “Open Session” at 8:22 p.m.

That we do now adjourn at 8:23 p.m., to meet again July 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.