Regular Meeting of Council

Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, February 10, 2025, as amended.

Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Council of Tuesday, December 10, 2024 and Monday, January 27, 2025, as presented.

Motion that Council receive the 2025 annual update from the Raisin Region Conservation Authority.

Motion that Council receives this report for information purposes.

Motion that Council receive report 2025-32-CAO

Motion that Council receive report 2025-36-CAO

Motion that Council approve: a. Part Lot Control be removed from Lot 17 of Registered Plan 52M- 61 – Belfort Estates Subdivision. b. Part Lot Control be reinstated on the semi-detached lots in the Belfort Estates Subdivision, once the subject lot has been created by the appropriate procedure.

Motion to receive the Statement of Expenses for Elected Officials for the period of October 1 to December 31, 2024.

Motion that Council receive report 2025-02-CAO.

Motion to reduce the days permitted to work from home from three (3) days to two (2) days per week.

Motion that Council approve the Hybrid Work Policy, as presented.

Motion to move this Notice of Motion to Resolution to allow for discussion. (This motion requires a 2/3 majority vote).

Whereas the City of Cornwall is a border community with a port of entry to New York State; and Whereas the City of Cornwall is an active member of the Border Mayors Alliance; and Whereas the City of Cornwall is committed to supporting the local economy and mitigating the impact of potential US tariffs; and Whereas revising procurement policies to prioritize local and Canadian goods and services can significantly benefit the local economy; and Whereas current provincial and federal regulations may impede municipalities from favouring Canadian companies for capital projects and supplies; Now, therefore, be it resolved that City Council direct the General Manager, Financial Services to review the regulations that prevent municipalities from favouring Canadian companies for capital projects and supplies; and Therefore, be it further resolved that Administration prepare a letter on behalf on Council to call on the federal and provincial governments to remove impediments that prevent municipalities from favoring Canadian companies for capital projects and supplies

Motion to adopt By-laws 2025-018 to 2025-020 inclusive, listed on the Agenda.

Motion to adopt By-law 2025-021, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Motion the adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of February 10, 2025, at 8:50 p.m.