REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council agenda for November 10, 2025, be adopted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025 Council meeting as distributed to all members.

WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance o

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta supports the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Resolution regarding Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF); and THAT this supporting resolution and original correspondence be circulated to the Premier, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Finance, MPP Clark, AMP, OSUM, FCM, and all municipalities in Leeds and Grenville.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta supports the City of Brockville Resolution regarding the creation of a St. Lawrence Region Energy Task Force; and THAT this supporting resolution and original correspondense be circulated to the Minister of Energy and Mines, the Associate Minister of Energy - Intensive Industries, MPP Clark, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, the Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and all municipalities in Leeds and Grenville.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Building Department's Monthly Activity Report for information as outlined in Staff Report 2025-112.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Statement of Revenues and Expenses as of October 31, 2025, as attached to Staff Report 2025-113 for information purposes. ​

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the results from the 2025 Seniors’ Survey as attached to Staff Report 2025-114 for information. ​

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to proceed with option #3 for the Summer Day Camp Program for the 2026 season and budget as outlined in Staff Report 2025-115.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move to a Closed Session at 6:20 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: • Approval of the Previous Closed Session Minutes (October 14, 2025) • Matters under Section 239 (2)(b), personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees Specifically: - Municipal Board Composition - Municipal Employees

BE IT RESOLVED that the Closed Session be adjourned at 7:24 p.m. and that Council resume the open meeting and report out.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council met in closed session to approve the closed session minutes dated October 14, 2025 and review personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and Took no action beyond receiving the information from staff

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 3807-2025 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Township of Augusta at its meeting held on November 10, 2025, 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 7:25 p.m. until November 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor subject to need.