Regular Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on February 20th, 2024 be adopted as printed.

2 THAT Drainage Consideration Meeting to review the Engineer's Report for the Topping Drain 2023 be opened at 7:01 pm.

THAT the Engineer's Report dated November 30, 2023, for drainage works on the Topping Drain, under Sections 4 and 78 of the Drainage Act, be considered and provisionally adopted as presented by the Drainage Engineer.

3 THAT The Drainage Consideration meeting to review the Engineer's Report for the Topping Drain be closed at 7:12 pm and Council reconvene into the regular session of Council.

THAT Council support the resolution for the Municipality of Tweed regarding the Enbridge Gas Resolution. 4

THAT Council receive and file Council Correspondence items CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, CC-4, CC-5, CC-6, CC-8, CC-9, CC-10 and CC-11.

THAT Council approve the tender received from Bruce Poland & Sons Trucking Inc. in the amount of $77,436.78 (plus HST) for the re- construction of the Kelly Drain.

6 THAT Council approve the tender received from A.G Hayter Contracting in the amount of $56,425.00 (plus HST) for the re- construction of the Dortmans – Mullifarry Drive Drain.

THAT Council approve the tender received from Robinson Farm Drainage in the amount of $279,264.50 (plus HST) for the re- construction of the Beattie Drain

THAT the 2023 Council Remuneration Report be received for information.

7 THAT Council approve the tender received from Clarence Carter & Sons Ltd. in the amount of $17.45 (plus HST) per Tonne for the Supply and Application of Maintenance Gravel.

THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 7:24 pm pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss the following matter(s); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Servicing Agreement between Adelaide Metcalfe and Strathroy-Caradoc - Item 1); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Servicing Agreement between Adelaide Metcalfe and Strathroy-Caradoc - Item 2);

THAT Council direct staff to make payment to the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc in the amount of $10,000 for public utilities.

THAT Council direct staff to proceed as discussed in Closed Session.

THAT By-Law 17 of 2024 (Topping Drain 2023) receive first and second readings

THAT By-Law 18 of 2024 (Agreement - Maintenance Gravel - Clarence Carter & Sons Ltd.) and By-Law 19 of 2024 (Confirming March 4, 2024) receive first, second, and third and final readings. 9

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:04 PM.