That Council receive the delegation from Elizabeth Purcell, Director of Planning, County of Haliburton regarding proposed changes to the consent process and; That Council endorses the outlined new approach to the consent application process.
That Council receive and accept the report, Community Centre Road and Parking Lot- Additional Funds Requested, as submitted by the Public Works Manager and further; That Council authorize the reallocation of $140,000 from the 2026 Roads Capital Budget, previously approved for the purchase of a new one-tonne truck, to cover the additional project costs associated with paving the Community Centre ro
That Council receive and accept the Economic Development August 2026 Report,as submitted by the Economic Development Coordinator as information only. Check this
That Council receive and accept the Information Technology - August, 2026 operations report, as submitted by the Deputy Treasurer, for information purposes only.
That Council support the Town of Lathford regarding the funding for Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Reviews and; That Highlands East ratifies the following, that The Municipality of Highlands East requests that there be funding provided for the Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review and; Furthermore That Council direct staff to provide the resolution to Premier, Doug Ford
That Council receive and accept this report " Private Road Naming-Storii" and; That Council approve in principle the request to name the private road “Storii,” and; That staff be directed to advise the County of Haliburton of the approval to move forward with the requirements for signage and mapping updates.
That Council receive and accept the Parks, Recreation and Facilities July 2026 Report as submitted by the Property Supervisor, as information only.
That Council receives the Gooderham Community Action Group - Request for Funding report as prepared by the CAO/Treasurer and further; That Council approves a donation in the amount of $500 to the Gooderham Community Action Group, as amended.
That Council receive and file the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government, as submitted for the Regular Meeting of Council, August 11, 2026.
That Council receive and accept the reports as provided by the Municipal Planner pertaining to the rezoning amendments for McCraken, Irwin and Bolton and; That Council approve the rezoning amendment for McCraken and Bolton at this meeting and; That Council defer the rezoning amendment for Irwin until such time a site plan agreement is submitted to the municipality by the owner, Irwin.
That Council receive and accept this report and the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the bylaw to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Schmidlechner Description of Land: Con. 8, Pt. Lot 31, 1104 Bellair Lane, Paudash Lake, Roll # 4601-102-000-18100-0000
That Council receive and accept the Fire Department June 2026 Monthly Operations Report, as submitted by the Fire Chief, as information only.
That Council receive and accept the Public Works Monthly Update as submitted by the Public Works Manager, for information purposes only.
That Council receive and accept this report, Comprehensive Roads Needs Study RFP 03-2026 as presented by the Public Works Manager and; That Council approves Jp2G Consultants Inc. to complete the Roads Need Study, the provisional Traffic Study and the Count at a total cost of $60,934, and; That the additional unbudgeted amount be offset by the lease revenue being received from Tri-Star Electric and
That Council receive and accept the report Highlands East 25th Anniversary as prepared by the Economic Development Coordinator, and further; That Council directs staff to proceed with all options as provided by the Economic Development Coordinator, as amended.
That Council receive and accept the Finance Department April and May 2026 Consolidated General Accounts Report in the amount of $ 1,580,317.42 as information only.
That Council receive and accept the CAO Monthly Report- June, 2026 as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer, as information only.
That Council receive and accept the report Delegation of Authority - MFIPPA and; That Council delegate the powers and duties of the “Head” under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) to the Municipal Clerk and; That Council authorize the Municipal Clerk to further designate, in writing, staff to carry out duties under MFIPPA as required; and That Council appro
That Council receive the presentation as delivered by Gary Dyke, CAO/Clerk for the County of Haliburton, regarding the Haliburton Affordability and Governance Study; and That Council direct the Highlands East Council, CAO, and staff to participate in the consultation process and review the findings related to the Affordability and Governance Study; and That Council request that the County of Halib
That Council receive and accept this report and the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the bylaw to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Thatcher Description of Land: Con. 5, Pt. Lot 5, 1028 Contau Lake Road, Devil's Gap Lake, Roll # 4601-901-000-56200-0000.
That Council receive and accept this report and the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the bylaw to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Nailor et al Description of Land: Con. 15, Pt. Lot 31, 1136 Hubbard & Montgomery Lane, Minnicock Lake, Roll # 4601-903-000-30800-0000.
The Council receive and accept the Clean and Clear Bylaw Update Report, as submitted by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, for information purposes, and further; That Council direct the amended bylaw be forwarded to the municipal solicitor for review prior to passage at a future meeting.
That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive and support the correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding OPP Sustainable Services Funding and ratifies as follows: Whereas Ontario municipalities are required to maintain a police service or detachment board; and Whereas policing is a provincially legislated responsibility, yet municipalities are bearing the brunt of
That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive and support the correspondence from the Township of Terrance Bay regarding reduced rate distribution of library resources and ratifies as follows: Whereas public libraries play a vital role in ensuring equitable access to information, literacy, education, and culture for all residents; And Whereas inter-library loan services are an es
That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive and support the correspondence from Town of Halton Hills regarding a request for review of provincial- municipal framework and ratifies as follows: Whereas municipalities, including the Municipality of Highlands East, play a critical role in delivering essential services and infrastructure that support growing and evolving communities
That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive and support the correspondence from Municipality of Wawa regarding a request amend land transfer tax act and ratifies as follows: Whereas housing affordability remains a critical issue in Ontario and across Canada, with the national average home sale price at approximately $675,000, making homeownership increasingly difficult for firs
That the agenda for the Special Meeting of Council of April 7, 2026 be approved as circulated with the addition of the planning meeting report for applicant Mahut as amended.
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive the delegation as presented by Joan Barton and Linda Cameron of the Wilberforce Heritage Guild at the April 7, 2026 Special Meeting, as amended.
That Council receive and accept the Rockandland Off-Road Rally Event Request as provided by the Property Supervisor and further; That Council approve in principle the request to rent the Robert McCausland Community Centre and green space for the off-road rally with the understanding that conditions be met as provided by the Recreation, Parks, and Facilities Department.
That Council receive and accept the Environmental Department- April 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor, as information only.
That Council receive and accept this report and the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the bylaw to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Gallagher & Ruhl Description of Land: Con. 5 N, Pt. Lot 17, being Survey Parcel 15, 1027 Edith Crescent, Contau Lake, Roll # 4601-901-000-63200-0000.
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 10, 2026.
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of February 10 and 17, 2026.
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive the delegation from Jennifer Kauffeldt on behalf of Care North Hastings regarding a donation request at this March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
That Council receive and accept the Building Department February 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, as information only.
That Council receive and accept the Public Works Monthly Update as submitted by the Public Works Manager, for information purposes only.
That Council receive and accept the Information Technology - February, 2026 operations report, as submitted by the Deputy Treasurer, for information purposes only.
That Council receive and accept the 2026 Budget Report as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer and further; That Council approves the Budget Estimates and Tax Rate Bylaws at this meeting.
That Council receive and accept the report, "Request for Shoreline Lot Line Projection Alteration - 1129 Kinnear Road (Lands of Shantz-Jones)" from the Planning Technician as information; And further that Council choose Option 1, being: Council authorizes a minor adjustment and enlargement to the shore road disposition as part of the shoreline road allowance purchase to include the existing shorel
That Council receive the correspondence as submitted at the March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.