COUNCIL AGENDA

That the Council minutes dated October 21, 2024, be accepted as presented.

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented.

That Council approve the closure of the Town Hall Office on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, with a return to regular hours and services on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

That Council approve the 2025 summer Council meeting dates as follows, with summer meeting dates of July 14 and August 11; and, That the January 2025 Council meetings be held on January 13 and January 27 to accommodate busy holiday and conference schedules.

That Council approve the regular usage of the Community Rooms at Town Hall by local organizations at a reduced rental rate as outlined in Staff Report 87-2024 in an effort to strengthen Community Health, Safety and Wellbeing as outlined in the Strategic Plan.

That Council approve the 2025 Operational and Project Budget Process as outlined in Staff Report 88-2024.

That By-Law 46-2024, being a by-law to appoint Members of Council to boards and commissions, to appoint Members of Council to Committees of Council, and appointments of Deputy Mayor for the remainder of 2024 and the year 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has announced the creation of highly secure facilities to provide involuntary care for individuals with severe mental health and addictions issues under the Mental Health Act, including dedicated mental health units in correctional centres and regional secure care facilities; and WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario, are facing growing challenges in addressing the complex needs of individuals with severe mental health and addictions issues, which place a significant strain on local emergency services, healthcare systems, community resources, and public safety; and WHEREAS the Township of Augusta recently passed a resolution of support regarding an investment from the province to increase access to mental health and addiction services to ensure that individuals in Ontario have access to secure care when needed; and WHEREAS the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with the John Howard Society of Kingston and District, and the City of Brockville recently released a Supportive Cabins Initiative that will address chronic homelessness in the community by providing short-term stabilization with 24/7 support services; including offering structure, supervision, support (for additions and mental health), and life skills to become more independent; and WHEREAS individuals experiencing severe mental health and addictions issues often cannot voluntarily seek the care they need, and involuntary care, provided with compassion and a

That By-Law 47-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on November 4, 2024, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That the meeting be adjourned to Monday, November 18, 2024. (Time: 7:50 p.m.)

That the agenda for the Council meeting of November 4, 2024, be approved as presented.