Regular Council Meeting - Conference Call

the Minutes of the Council Meeting held October 27, 2020; October 29, 2020; and November 10, 2020 be adopted as circulated.

the Total Revenues in General Operations for the month of October, 2020 in the amount of $112,378.01 be approved and THAT the Total Expenditures in General Operations for the month of October, 2020 in the amount of $422,128.77 be approved.

the Total Revenues in Water/Wastewater for the month of October, 2020 in the amount of -$156,439.26 be approved and THAT the Total Expenditures in Water/Wastewater for the month of October, 2020 in the amount of $101,630.51 be approved.

the minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held November 10, 2020 be approved as circulated.

the minutes of the Fire Committee Meeting held November 10, 2020 be approved as circulated.

the minutes of the Water/Wastewater Committee Meeting held November 10, 2020 be approved as circulated.

the repair to the drain at 501 Louisa Street be completed using funds from the Capital Budget.

the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held November 10, 2020 be approved as circulated.

the Building Permit Report be received and filed.

the Village's Mask By-law be extended until the March 23, 2021 Council Meeting and be reassessed at that time.

the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act - Schedule 6 - Conservation Authorities Act; and WHEREAS the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the Conservation Authority's role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications; and WHEREAS we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local Conservation Authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act; and WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without Conservation Authority watershed data and expertise; and WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the Conservation Authorities and Municipalities to meet local watershed needs; and WHERAS Municipalities require a longer transition time to put in place agreements with Conservation Authorities for non-mandatory programs; and WHERAS Conservation Authorities have already been working with the Province, development sector and Municipalities to streamline and speed up permitting and planning approvals through Conservation Ontario's Client Service and Streamlining Initiative; and WHEREAS changes to the legislation will create more red ta

By-Law Number 41 of 2020, being a By-Law to Enter into an Agreement for Water Meter Reading Services be READ a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED on this day, November 24, 2020.

By-Law Number 42 of 2020, being a By-Law to Execute the Transfer Payment Agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Public Transit System be READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TIME, and FINALLY PASSED on this day November 24, 2020.

By-Law Number 43 of 2020, being a By-Law to Appoint an Auditor be READ a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD TIME, and FINALLY PASSED on this day, November 24, 2020.

By-Law 44 of 2020, Being a By-Law to Confirm the Resolutions of Point Edward Council which were adopted up to and including November 24, 2020 be READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED on this day, November 24, 2020

the Council Meeting be adjourned until the next regularly scheduled meeting or at the call of the Chair at such time as a Special Council Meeting is held.