Regular Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda for the February 3rd, 2025 Meeting of Council be approved.

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on January 13th, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Drainage Consideration Meeting to review the Engineer's Report for the Locher-Heaman Drain be opened at 7:02 pm.

THAT the Engineer's Report dated January 13, 2025, for drainage works on the Locher-Heaman Drain, under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, be deferred

THAT Items 7.a, 7.c, 7.d, and 7.e. listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 3, 2025 be adopted as recommended.

THAT Council receive and file correspondence items 8.a and 8.b

THAT Council APPROVE the attached Roads Use By-Law

THAT a By-Law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement related to the Fire Protection Grant awarded to the Township. FURTHER THAT Council delegate authority to the Treasurer to sign any forms and reports required under the Fire Protection Grant agreement.

THAT Council nominate Morgan Calvert, Chief Administrative Officer to participate in the Municipal Staff Committee being created by LAS to develop a business case for potentially creating a joint municipal services corporation for water and wastewater. 7

THAT Council APPROVE the contract with Spriet Associates London Limited as presented. AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the contract with Spriet Associates London Limited.

THAT Council receive the 4th Quarter Activity Report 2024 and Fire Services Review Update report for information.

THAT By-Law 4 of 2025 (Road Use), By-Law 5 of 2025 (Agreement - Fire Protection Grant), By-Law 6 of 2025 (Agreement - Engineering Services) and By-Law 7 of 2025 (Confirming February 3rd, 2025) receive first, second, and third and final readings. 9

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 PM.