Regular Council

THAT the Council minutes from the October 7, 2019 regular meeting be approved. -

THAT a Special Township of Warwick Council meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for presentation of the Annual Technical Review Team's report on Twin Creeks Landfill operations. -

THAT the Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,667,639.38 be accepted for payment as presented. -

THAT the GL report presented on October 28, 2019 be received and filed. -

THAT Warwick Township Council supports and endorses the resolution received from the Municipality of Grey Highlands dated October 2, 2019 regarding programs at Conservation Authorities. -

THAT Warwick Township Council supports and endorses the correspondence received from the Township of Springwater dated September 26, 2019 regarding Joint and Several Liability. -

THAT correspondence 10-20 to 10-27, 10-29 to 10-34 and 10-36 to 10-49 be received and filed. -

THAT the request for the Annual Bucket Drive to take place on November 2, 2019 as a street drive collection on Nauvoo Road, be approved; AND THAT the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 172 work with the Township of Warwick and County of Lambton Public Works Departments to ensure all road and pedestrian safety considerations are adequately addressed during the Bucket Drive. -

THAT Warwick Township Council hereby approves a donation of $1,000.00 to the Watford Santa Claus Parade for 2019; AND THAT the amount on the Warwick Township approved annual donation list for the Watford Santa Claus Parade be amended to the amount of $1,000.00; -

THAT the Overtime Report for September 2019 be received and filed for information. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves a public survey to determine public opinion on the exterior design of the Community Hall; AND THAT the results of the survey be used to assist Council in providing the final approval for the exterior design of the Community Hall. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and receives an annual report on progress made on the plan; AND THAT Warwick Township Council approves the Accessibility Policy; AND THAT the Accessibility Policy be added to the Warwick Township Corporate Policy Manual and previous accessibility policies be removed. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves scheduling a public meeting to present an amendment to the Warwick Township Official Plan regarding surplus farm dwelling severances; AND THAT the amendment to the Official Plan be completed for review at the scheduled public meeting; AND THAT public notice of the meeting be provided. -

WHEREAS Warwick Township Council has been notified of Watford Quality Care’s plans to expand operations by 33 beds through a $10 million dollar facility expansion project; AND WHEREAS Warwick Township is a small rural community with an aging population; AND WHEREAS Warwick Township Council’s approved strategic plan focuses on economic development, residential development and resident retention in our community; AND WHEREAS there is currently a two year waiting list for services at Watford Quality Care and our residents are leaving our community to obtain services; NOW THEREFORE, Warwick Township Council hereby endorses as follows: THAT Warwick Township Council supports and endorses Watford Quality Care’s Facility Expansion Project and welcomes the offering of increased levels of service for our rural residents; THAT Warwick Township Council sends a letter of support for Watford Quality Care’s Facility Expansion Project to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care, Honourable Christine Elliott. -

THAT the tender for the Hickory Creek Line Ditching – Phase 6 project be awarded to Bruce Poland and Sons for $67,183.00 plus HST. -

THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting of October 9, 2019 be approved. -

THAT Warwick Township Council Motion moves into an In Camera meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: ii) A matter regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b); iii) A matter regarding proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(c); iv) A matter regarding labour relations or employee negotiations - Section 239(2)(d); -

THAT Warwick Township Council reconvenes in Open Session. -

THAT the minutes from the in camera regular Council meeting of October 7, 2019 and the Special Council meeting of October 9, 2019 be approved. -

THAT By-laws 104 and 105 of 2019 be read a first and second time. -

THAT By-laws 104 and 105 of 2019 be read a third time and finally passed. -

THAT Warwick Township Council hereby adjourns. -