Township of Cramahe Committee of the Whole
Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Location:

Hybrid Meeting - Keeler Centre

80 Division Street

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1.

MEETING DETAILS

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2.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Please stand if you are able, and remove your hats for the playing of our National Anthem. 

3.

CALL TO ORDER

As we gather, we would like to formally recognize the traditional keepers of this land and, specifically, our neighbors of the Alderville First Nation, with a formal territorial acknowledgement. 

We respectfully acknowledge that Cramahe Township is located on the Mississauga Anishinabek territory and is the traditional territory of the Mississauga.  

Cramahe Township respectfully acknowledges that the Mississauga Nations are the collective stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity, and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.  

4.

RECORDING EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Section 5.1 of By-Law 2025-24, members of the public are permitted to record open session meetings using audio-only devices. Hot-mics are not permitted. All recording devices shall be placed on the designated table for the duration of the meeting, and individuals wishing to record must sign the provided register. In the event of a recess, individuals are required to retrieve their devices and cease recording. 

As per The Township of Cramahe Records Retention By-law 2020-17, the Digital Privacy Act and The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, individuals must swear that they will not attempt to alter the audio/video recordings of today's meeting. Subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Digital Privacy Act and The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Mayor and/or the Clerk may at any time request a copy of the recording and individuals will be required to produce the recording within 5 business days.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 9, 2025., Committee of the Whole meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Members can declare now or at any time during the meeting.

7.

DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

7.a

Request for a Fiscal Offset By-law

David Forsyth

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole receive the Request for a Fiscal Offset By-law delegation from David Forsyth, for information. 

8.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole approve the minutes of the following meeting(s):

8.a

Committee of the Whole - July 8, 2025

8.b

Economic Development Advisory Committee - May 12, 2025

8.c

Agricultural Committee - June 17, 2025

8.d

Healthcare Needs Committee - May 5, 2025

9.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

10.

REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

10.a

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT

10.a.a

Noise By-Law Exemption Request for Outdoor Wedding and Reception, ENF BYLAW-03-25

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole receive Report ENF BYLAW-03-25 for information; and

  THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that the Council waive Section 3 of the Noise By-law 06-71 (Time Restrictions) for 14045 Telephone Rd, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 to hold an outdoor wedding and reception on September 27, 2025.

10.b

CLERKS

10.b.a

Alternative Voting Method for 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections, CLERKS-12-25

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report CLERKS-12-25 for information; and

  THAT Council authorize the Alternative Voting Method of Internet and/or Telephone Voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board election; and

  THAT Council authorize staff to bring forth a by-law to authorize the Alternative Voting Method of Internet and/or Telephone Voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board election under Section 42 of the Municipal Elections Act 1996.

10.c

TRANSPORTATION

10.c.a

Road Design Class Change Railways – Hunt Road, PW TRANSPORTATION-14-25

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole receive Report PW-14-25 for information; and

  THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the reduction in the speed limit on Hunt Rd., to 50km/h; and

  THAT a bylaw to drop the rate of speed be brought forward at the meeting of Council to enact such.

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.a

Healthcare Needs Advisory Committee

11.a.a

Northumberland County Physician Recruitment Selected Representative

The Cramahe Healthcare Committee nominates Spencer Coburn as a committee representative, and Ben Walker as the alternate. 

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole receive for information.  

11.a.b

Rural Outreach Clinic Mail Out, ADMIN-07-25

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole receive Report ADMIN-07-25 for information; and

  THAT direction on how to proceed be provided.

11.b

Free Facility Request – Economic Development Advisory Committee, CLERKS-15-25

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole receive Report CLERKS-15-25 for information; and

  THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Economic Development Committee request which would waive the Keeler Centre Rotary Hall rental fees for March 25^th, 2025, to host the Community Economic Development 101 Workshop provided by the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs.

11.c

Free Facility Request – Intermunicipal Task Force on Housing & Homelessness, ADMIN-06-25

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole receive Report ADMIN-06-25 for information; and

  THAT the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council support the Free Facility Request for the Intermunicipal Task Force on Housing & Homelessness.

12.

OPEN FORUM

Members of the public have three (3) minutes to ask general questions and are not to enter into debate. Please state your name and address for the records. Each member may only speak once.

13.

CLOSED MEETING (IF REQUIRED)

14.

ADJOURNMENT

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee adjourn the meeting at [TIME].