Regular Meeting

That Council of the Municipality of Casselman acknowledges the reception of administrative report DG-1-2024; and Adopt the Strategic Plan as presented in the Schedule A of this report.

That Council of the Municipality of Casselman grants the following community donations: C.C.S. Food Bank : $1230 CEPEO - Gazou d’or : $500 École secondaire catholique : $500 Interlude House : $1000 Club Optimiste : $1000 Groupe Action : $1000 Chevaliers de Colomb : $500 Club Richelieu : $1000

That Council of the Municipality of Casselman acknowledges the reception of administrative report GR-4-2024.

That Council of the Municipality of Casselman acknowledges the reception of administrative report TP-1-2024; and Accepts maintaining the status quo at the intersection of Doré and Conservation streets.

That Council of the Municipality of Casselman acknowledges the reception of administrative report TP-2-2024; and Authorizes the purchase of a tractor with loader in the amount of $102,200.00 plus HST as well as a pickup with plow in the amount of $70.219.00 plus HST; and Authorizes the use of the “patcheuse’’ budget item for the purchase of a flail mower in the amount of $12,000.00 plus HST.

That Council of the Municipality of Casselman acknowledges the reception of administrative report TP-3-2024; and Approves the policy for the establishing posted speed limits and managing stops.

That Council of the Municipality of Casselman acknowledges the reception of administrative report EN-1-2024.

Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal weaken Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; And whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility, and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; And whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; And whereas unprecedented population and housing growth require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; And whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges; And whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; And whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; And whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration. Be it be resolved that the Municipality of Casselman formally expresses its desire for the province of Ontario to conduct, with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario. Be it further resolved that a copy of this Resolution be circulated to the Province of Ontario, MP Francis Drouin and MPP Stéphane Sarrazin.