Regular Council

THAT the Council minutes from the May 27, 2024 regular meeting be approved. -

WHEREAS the Township of Warwick Technical Review Team (TRT) has now completed its 2024 review of the Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WM) Twin Creeks Landfill Report for the 2023 reporting year; and WHEREAS Township Council have now reviewed and considered the draft 2024 TRT Review and recommendations with respect to this matter; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township hereby directs that Garrod Pickfield LLP, its environmental solicitors, forward a copy of the draft Township of Warwick 2024 TRT Review on to WM, for review, discussion with TRT members, and WM response; AND THAT Township Council directs that the following be requested of WM by letter from Garrod Pickfield LLP to WM on behalf of the Township: 1.That WM implement all of the recommendations of the landscape inspection report included as Attachment 1 to the draft 2024 TRT Review; 2.That WM review and address all of the specific comments and recommendations set out in the draft 2024 TRT Review pertaining to ground and surface water quality, landfill engineering, noise, and air quality and dust management provided as Attachments 2 - 5 of the draft 2024 TRT Review; 3.That WM review and address all of the specific comments and recommendations set out in the William Day Financial Audit for the 2023 reporting year provided as Attachment 6 of the draft 2024 TRT Review; AND THAT the Township request a follow-up meeting with WM in the winter of 2025 to discuss further improvements and enhancements to WM’s complaints respon

THAT Warwick Township Council approves the updated Asset Management Plan, dated June 2024, and presented by Infralevel, be approved and posted to the Township's website. -

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

THAT the following items be received and filed:  Correspondence Items 06-01 to 06-39  Minutes from the Warwick Township Cemetery Board meeting on May 28, 2024  CL-09-24 - Update on Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review -

THAT correspondence item 06-40 - Watford Youth Activity Club be approved and a donation in the amount of $500 be provided to the organization. -

THAT correspondence item 06-41 - Central Lambton Recruitment Committee be approved and a donation in the amount of $300 be provided to the organization. -

THAT the Township's annual donation list be updated to include a $500 donation to the Watford Youth Activity Club and a $300 donation to the Central Lambton Recruitment Committee. -

THAT report CAO-12-24 - Building Permit Fee Review be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed providing notice of a Public Meeting on Building Permit Fee Amendments for July 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. -

THAT Warwick Township Council receive and file report CAO-13-24 – Potential Lease of Former Office and provide direction on next steps. -

WHEREAS since the approval of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Green Stream Fund in 2021, the Township of Warwick has identified waterworks and replacements to be completed that are urgent, have a greater impact on health and safety and are required to support housing developments; AND WHEREAS Warwick Township Council have approved the works for the Sunset/Confederation Line Project as part of the 2024 capital budget; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Warwick hereby declares: THAT Warwick Township has submitted a request for the reallocation of ICIP Green funds to alternate infrastructure in the municipality which better addresses the health and safety of drinking water needs in the municipality, as well as the effort of Warwick Township to support the provincial goals for housing and development; AND THAT the Ministry of Infrastructure to consider the increase in construction costs since 2021 as part of the review of the reallocation request; AND THAT consideration of the reallocation of ICIP-Green Funds be expeditiously addressed to allow the Sunset and Confederation Line project to proceed in 2024; AND THAT the Ministry of Infrastructure be requested to approve the Township of Warwick’s reallocation request for the ICIP-Green Funding (Case Number 2021- 08-1-1623907874) to support the Sunset Ave./Confederation Line Project; -

THAT the Council direct hereby approves Report F-07-24; AND THAT the Council approves the Asset Retirement Obligations Policy; AND THAT the Council authorizes the appropriate By-Law. -

THAT the Council of the Township of Warwick receive and file this report, waive the rental fee for the ELCC Lambton Mutual Community Hall to host this event; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Warwick approve a $2,500 budget to accommodate refreshments for the event. -

THAT Township Council supports the consideration of a Connection Cube Installation at the ELCC should the funding application submitted by Lambton Elderly Outreach (LEO) be successful; AND THAT Report P&R-13-24 be received and filed. -

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); xi) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Warwick Township Council reconvene in Open Session. -

THAT the In Camera minutes from the regular Council meeting of May 27, 2024 be approved. -

THAT By-laws 51 to 59 of 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. -

THAT Warwick Township Council hereby adjourns. -

Motion to 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); xi) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations