Regular Council

THAT the Council minutes from the February 8, 2021 regular meeting be approved. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves April 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. for an Electronic Public Open House and April 27 at 6:30 p.m. for an Electronic Special Council meeting to hold a Public Meeting on the Proposed Official Plan. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves funding of up to $8,000 to support the purchase and delivery of supplies to all residential properties in the Township of Warwick so that they may enjoy the local annual tradition of the Maple Syrup Festival in the safety of their homes; AND THAT the Treasurer/Deputy CAO is directed to allow expenses of over $8,000 if expected donations are not received in time. -

THAT the GL report presented on March 1, 2021 be received and filed. -

THAT Warwick Township Council support and endorse the correspondence from the Township of Guelph-Eramosa regarding MFIPPA Reform. -

THAT correspondence 03-01 and 03-03 to 03-42 be received and filed. -

THAT correspondence 03-43 and 03-44 be received and filed. -

THAT Warwick Township Council receives and files report CAO-05-21 - Project Update – Township Office Build as information. -

THAT report CAO-06-21 - Current Municipal Service Levels and COVID-19 Impacts be received and filed as information. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves a special user fee of $60 plus HST per hour for ice rentals to allow a reduction in cost for ice rentals while Lambton County is in the Red Zone under the Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework in the spring of 2021; AND THAT this special rate for ice rentals be in effect as of February 22, 2021 and end when Lambton County is moved into any other colour zone in the Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework. -

THAT Report CL-09-22 – Election 2022 Voting Method and Joint Procurement be received and filed; AND THAT Council authorize the use of internet voting as an alternative voting method in the 2022 municipal election; AND THAT Council authorize staff to participate in a joint Request for Proposals for an internet voting service provider with other municipalities in Lambton County for the 2022 Municipal Election. -

THAT Township of Warwick Council receives and files Report Number F-03-21 Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 1. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves the expenditure of 50% of the cost to complete the study and application process for the FCM Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Feasibility Study for Warwick Township New Community Centre and Watford Community Arena Renovations at an estimated cost of $23,300.00 + taxes. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves the Campaign Feasibility Study Progress Report as presented. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves the Watford Arena Expansion to Community Centre and Arena Renovations - Construction Progress Report as presented. -

THAT the Council of the Township of Warwick approves report PW-04-21- Township of Warwick Brush and Yard Waste – WM Contract Agreement; AND THAT the Public Works Manager/Drainage Superintendent be directed to implement the communications plan to inform residents of this service level change for yard and brush waste. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves the recommendation of Spriet Associates to award Cassidy Construction, the contract for the Hickory Creek Line Improvement for $424,633.00 (Excluding HST). -

THAT the minutes of the Development Committee meeting of February 8, 2021 be approved. -

THAT the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting of February 17, 2021 be approved. -

THAT the application for exemption from the Woodlands Conservation By-law be received and filed as information. -

THAT Warwick Township Council 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); vi) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Section 239(2)(f); -

THAT Warwick Township Council reconvenes in open session. -

THAT the minutes from the in camera regular Council meeting of February 8, 2021 and the Development Committee meeting of February 8, 2021 be approved. -

THAT By-laws 15 to 22 of 2021 be read a first and second time. -

THAT By-laws 15 to 22 of 2021 be read a third time and finally passed. -

THAT Warwick Township Council hereby adjourns. -