REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council agenda for April 13, 2026, be adopted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the March 23, 2026 Council meeting as distributed to all members.

THAT Council receive Staff Report 34-2026 for information; and ​THAT Staff continue to contact and/or meet with the property owner(s) to negotiate acceptable payment arrangements for outstanding tax arrears.​

THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner’s 2025 Annual Report, dated March 19, 2026, as outlined in Staff Report 35-2026.

​​THAT Council approve the recommended 2026 donation submissions as outlined in Staff Report 37-2026 Schedule "A”, totaling $64,366.00.​

THAT Council receive the Building Department’s Monthly Activity Report as outlined in Staff Report 37-2026 for information.​

THAT Council approve the Use of Corporate Resources Policy, as outlined in Staff Report 38-2026.​

​​THAT Council recommends that consent application B-17-26 (New Lot) be approved, subject to the following five (5) conditions of approval as detailed in Staff Report 39-2026​: That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 025 00100) shall be paid to Augusta Township. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. That the severed lands be rezoned to a site-specific Agricultural (A) zone to permit a minimum lot area of 0.63 ha (1.56 ac.) +/-; and that the retained lands be rezoned to a site-specific Agricultural (A) zone to prohibit any dwelling use or any type of residential occupancy. That the Township of Augusta’s Chief Building Official confirm that the existing barn/shed that straddles the new property line has been removed from the property (the applicant should consult with the Township regarding any required Demolition Permit). That all costs associated with fulfillment of conditions are at the applicant’s sole expense.

​​THAT Council receives Staff Report 40-2026 Statement of Revenues and Expenses as of March 31, 2026, for information purposes.​

​​THAT By-Law Number 3841-2026 being a By-Law to authorize the Manager of Protective Services/Fire Chief and Chief Administration Officer to execute the agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.​

​​THAT By-Law Numbered 3842-2026 being a By-Law to delegate certain authorities during the restricted acts (Lame Duck) Council period be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.​

​​THAT By-Law numbered 3843-2026 being a By-Law to adopt and levy the 2026 tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest on overdue amounts be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.​

THAT By-Law Numbered 3844-2026, being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Raymond Joseph Foster and Rebecca Joyce Foster, be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

THAT By-Law Numbered 3845-2026, being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with David Reaney and Lindsay Reaney, be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move into a Closed Session at 6:10 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 17.1 Approval of the Previous Closed Session Minutes (February 23, 2026 and March 9, 2026) 17.2 Matters under Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 17.3 Matters under Section 239(2)(e) litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality 17.4 Matters under Section 239(2)(c) a pending disposition of land by the municipality. Specifically: Collective Agreement, Staffing, OLT appeal, and sale of municipal property .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Closed Session of Council be adjourned at 7:40 p.m. and that Council resume the Open Meeting and report out.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 3846-2026 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Township of Augusta at its meeting held on April 13, 2026, be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council meeting be adjourned at 7:42 p.m. until April 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor subject to need.