Council Meeting

It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated February 9, 2026, as presented.

It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the January 26, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.

It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby directs staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in Closed Session regarding the Facility Lease Agreement - 220 Huron Street.

McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with direction provided in Closed Session regarding the Human Resources Matter.

It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-002-2026 (New Comprehensive Zoning By-law - Consultation and Working Session Summary Report) dated February 9, 2026; and, That Council receive the report for information and consideration in the ongoing development of the Township of Clearview Comprehensive Zoning By-law; and, That Council direct Staff to make the comments table available online for public review.

It Resolved that the motion before Council be amended to replace part 2 of the motion with the following: That Council approves updating the sports field rates as presented in Appendix B to this report, with the following amendments: 2026 Increase diamond fees for youth rentals to $6.25 2027 Increase diamond fees for youth rentals to $8.75 2028 Increase diamond fees for youth rentals to $10.56.

It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-003-2026 (Establishment of Township Cemetery Budget) dated February 9, 2026; and, That Council approves the establishment of a corporate Cemetery Budget to be included in future budget years, to cover the maintenance and operation costs of Township owned cemeteries that are active; and, That Council approves a 2026 Cemetery Budget in the amount of $55,000.00, to be funded from the tax stabilization reserve.

Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-11, being a by-law to enter into a Lease Agreement for 7308 Highway 26, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 9th day of February, 2026.

It Resolved that By-Law 26-13, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 9, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 9th day of February, 2026.

It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 6:58 p.m.

Be It Resolved that the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Topic(s) for Discussion: Human Resources Matter February 09, 2026 Council Minutes 2 of 9 (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Topic(s) for Discussion: Facility Lease Agreement - 220 Huron Street

Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated February 9, 2026, as presented.

Whereas Township of Clearview’s Strategic Plan established in 2023, identified agriculture as a core business of the municipality; and, Whereas in the new Official Plan for Clearview, one of the main objectives is to protect agriculture and agribusiness; and, Whereas the proposed Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project initiated by the Department of National Defence (DND), has already taken 700 acres of farmland out of production by purchasing land that will no longer be used for an agricultural purpose, with the potential to take an additional 3200 acres; and, Whereas with the DND A-OTHR project and updates to Township planning policies have garnered interest from the local agricultural community in finding ways to be proactive in supporting Council in preserving Clearview’s agricultural land and agribusiness; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to bring forward a report to Council outlining the establishment of an Agricultural Advisory Committee as a committee of Council beginning with the 2026- 2030 term, including a mandate that incorporates assisting Council in navigating and understanding new provincial and federal legislation/policies that have a direct impact on agricultural lands.

Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the January 26, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.

Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby directs staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in Closed Session regarding the Facility Lease Agreement - 220 Huron Street.

Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with direction provided in Closed Session regarding the Human Resources Matter.

Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-002-2026 (New Comprehensive Zoning By-law - Consultation and Working Session Summary Report) dated February 9, 2026; and, 1. That Council receive the report for information and consideration in the ongoing development of the Township of Clearview Comprehensive Zoning By-law; and, 2. That Council direct Staff to make the comments table available online for public review.

Be It Resolved that the motion before Council be amended to replace part 2 of the motion with the following: That Council approves updating the sports field rates as presented in Appendix B to this report, with the following amendments: i. 2026 Increase diamond fees for youth rentals to $6.25 ii. 2027 Increase diamond fees for youth rentals to $8.75 iii. 2028 Increase diamond fees for youth rentals to $10.56.

Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-003-2026 (Establishment of Township Cemetery Budget) dated February 9, 2026; and, 1. That Council approves the establishment of a corporate Cemetery Budget to be included in future budget years, to cover the maintenance and operation costs of Township owned cemeteries that are active; and, February 09, 2026 Council Minutes 8 of 9 2. That Council approves a 2026 Cemetery Budget in the amount of $55,000.00, to be funded from the tax stabilization reserve.

Be It Resolved that By-law 26-12, being a by-law to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures on the lands municipally known as 1952 Concession 6 North, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 9th day of February, 2026.

Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-13, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 9, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 9th day of February, 2026.

Be It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 6:58 p.m.