Regular Council

THAT the Council minutes from the February 12, 2024 regular meeting be approved. -

WHEREAS Access to natural gas is important to residents and businesses in our community for affordability and reliability; AND WHEREAS The Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) decision on Phase 1 of the Enbridge Gas 2024 rebasing application, issued on 21 December 2023, has concerning implications including putting into question the future access to natural gas that support of economic development, affordable housing growth, and energy reliability in communities such as the Township of Warwick; AND WHEREAS Ontario is growing and access to affordable energy to support this growth for homes and businesses is crucial, and is a measured approach to energy transition as not having access to natural gas will stifle economic growth and put housing and energy affordability at risk. NOWTHEREBE IT RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Corporation of the Township of Warwick supports a measured approach to Ontario’s energy transition; AND THAT the Corporation of the Township of Warwick recognizes that there may not be enough electricity available to replace the energy provided by natural gas and meet the increased demand from electrification. 2. THAT Natural gas must continue to play an integral role in meeting the energy needs of rural Ontario. 3. THAT the Corporation of the Township of Warwick supports the work the Government of Ontario has done to date, including the Natural Gas Expansion Program and Electrification and Energy Transition Panel’s call for a clear policy on the role of natural gas to secure ac

THAT the 2023 water summary report and annual report for the Warwick Distribution System, as required and in accordance with Schedule 22 of O. Reg. 170/03 under the Safe Drinking Water Act, be received and filed; AND THAT the report(s) be publicly posted. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves the GL Report and Accounts Payable as presented. -

THAT the following items be received and filed:  Correspondence Items 03-01 to 03-51  Minutes of the Special Council meeting of February 8, 2024  Minutes of the Warwick Township Cemetery Board meeting of February 21, 2024  2023 Council Remuneration -

THAT Warwick Township Council support and endorse correspondence item 03-52 from Township of Dawn-Euphemia regarding the future of natural gas in Ontario. -

THAT Report CL-05-24 – Lambton Shores Fire Agreement Amendment be received; AND THAT By-law 10 of 2024 be approved. -

THAT the Council direct staff to proceed applying for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund for the Sunset/Confederation Project. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approve the 2024/2025 Ice rate fee for service update as recommended, to be implemented as of August 2024. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves the recommendation of MTE Consultants and award the contract for the Fire Station Masonry Repairs and Reinforcement in the amount of $195,000.00 (Excluding HST) to Image Masonry Ltd. -

THAT Warwick Township Council directs staff to put any excess funds from the Fire Hall Restoration Project into the Fire Reserves. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves five Sump Pump Disconnect and Backflow Prevention Grants totalling $11,137.77. -

THAT Warwick Township Council approves an increase in size to 1800mm diameter pipe for the Sunset Ave construction project. -

THAT Warwick Township Council move 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 reconvene in Open Session. -

THAT the In Camera minutes from the regular Council meeting of February 12, 2024 and the Special Council meeting of February 8, 2024 be approved. -

THAT By-law 13 of 2024 be read a first and second time. -

THAT By-laws 10 and 14 of 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. -

THAT Warwick Township Council hereby adjourns. -