Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of September 22, 2020 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 25, 2020.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receives the delegation as presented by Korey McKay, Climate Change Coordinator, for the County of Haliburton and; That Council provide comments on the Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan to the Haliburton County Climate Change Coordinator; and That Council accept and approve the Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan for the Municipality of Highlands East; and That Council endorse the County of Haliburton Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan to County Council for approval.

That Council receives the delegation presented by Mike Thomas regarding property at 1131 Abrams Road/Wildberger.

That Council receives the delegation as presented by Jeff Peters and Joe Lipsett regarding property at 1131 Abrams Road/Wildberger.

That Council moves into Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to: 239 (2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative, tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and; 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Planning - Centre Lake Building - Noise Complaint/Wildberger

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 10:58 AM and direct staff and officials to act as directed during Closed Meeting.

That Council come out of the Regular Meeting of Council for the scheduled Public Planning Meeting and it be declared open to discuss the following bylaw amendments made under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, cp 13 as amended pertaining to Applicants:

That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 11:12 AM and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.

That the rezoning application for Donovan be declared complete and; To allow for the scheduling of a public meeting and; That it is the Municipal Planner's recommendation to have the guest cabin moved further back from the shoreline and the acknowledgement of an addition to the original structure has taken place.

That Council accepts and approves the planning opinion provided within the Municipal Planner's Report for Fiddler and; That Council requires the transfer of the shore road to lands located in Part Lot 31, Concession 1 2 (Roll # 4601-601-000-70400-0000) to be contingent on the approval of a zoning by-law amendment and site plan agreement that permits the original structure with an area of 303 ft2 to be recognized as a guest cabin.

That Council declare the rezoning application for St. Marie complete and; That Council not schedule a public meeting until the applicant addresses the inconsistency in terms of proposed floor areas between the building plan and the site plan.

That Council receives this report, Shore Road Allowance Application - Cosburn as submitted by the Clerk and; That the following application for the Closure and Conveyance of Shoreline Road Allowance be declared surplus land by Council and; Furthermore that Council choose and approve Option # 2, being that; Council approves the application in principle and to have the application sent and processed by Bishop and Rogers only if the building and planning items within the Bylaw Enforcement Officer's report are initiated on by the applicant and agreed and approved by the Chief Building Official and the Municipal Planner, if required.

That Council receives this report, Shore Road Allowance – Bylaw to stop up, close and convey, as submitted by the Clerk for information and; Furthermore That Council accepts the recommendation in this report to stop up, close and convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicants: Paul and Karen Decker, Con. 7, Pt. Lot 24, Gooderham Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 902 000 42000.

That Council receives this report, Shore Road Allowance – Bylaw to stop up, close and convey, as submitted by the Clerk for information and; Furthermore That Council accepts the recommendation in this report to stop up, close and convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicants: Laroche, Louise, Con. 11, Lot 22, Plan 396, Paudash Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 401 000 11800.

That Council direct municipal staff regarding the request from Wayne Quibell to purchase property located at Linkert Road in Highlands East, the said property merges with Quibell property located at #1076 Linkert Road and; That Council approves the sale of property located on Linkert Road that merges with property located at #1076 Linkert Road with the amendment of an appraisal of the property providing the valuation of the land prior to the sale being completed, as amended.

That Council receives the report for the Building Department as submitted by the Chief Building Official as information only.

That Council receives the report Construction Agreement as submitted by the Chief Building Official for information and; Furthermore That Council approve entering into a Construction Agreement and requiring a $5,000.00 security deposit from the property owner Bryan Riel at 1014 Watson Road, Highland Grove and; Furthermore That all costs associated with the Construction Agreement to be borne by the applicant and; That a Bylaw authorizing the Construction Agreement be approved at this meeting and the Agreement to be registered on title.

That Council defers the extension of the the construction agreement for Martin and Hanneke Wildberger.

That Council receives the report “Encroachment Agreement between Michael Cosburn and the Municipality of Highlands East” as submitted by the Chief Building Official and; Furthermore That Council defer the decision to enter into the encroachment agreement as set forth until such time as a zoning by-law amendment application is submitted and our planner Chris Jones be engaged to visit the property and submit a report.

That Council receives the Progress Report on Properties Inspected in 2017, 2018 and 2019 as information only, as submitted by the Septic Inspector.

That Council receives the Supplemental Septic Report on Properties Inspected in 2017, 2018 and 2019 as information only, as submitted by Arlene Quinn, Septic Inspector.

That Council receives the Monthly Report for the By-law Department as information only, as submitted by the By-law Enforcement Officer.

Be It Resolved That Council Receives this report to review granting permission to include the use of Extreme Terrain Vehicles (XTVs) and Off-Road Motorcycles (ORMs) on municipal roads, and at this meeting direct staff to amend By-law No. 2015-39, and; Furthermore that council review the options and provide direction on which option council would like to proceed with. That Council chooses option # 1 being, To direct staff to update the ORV by-law to permit the use of XTR and ORM vehicles.

That Council receives the Monthly Report for the Fire Department as information only, as submitted by the Fire Chief.

That Council receives the Monthly Report for the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department as information only, as submitted by the Property Supervisor.

That Council receives the Lease Agreement Report as submitted by the Property Supervisor for information and; Furthermore That Council enters into a new lease agreement between Highlands East and the Fisheries and Oceans Canada to be signed on behalf of the Municipality by the Mayor and Clerk at this meeting and; Furthermore That Council approve a By-law at this meeting.

That Council receives the report Shoreline Protection, Glamor Lake submitted by the CAO/Treasurer for information and furthermore; Council supports the Glamor Lake Restoration and further request staff to provide estimated costs based on the Glamor Lake Park Restoration Plan.

That Council receives the Monthly Report as submitted by the Roads Superintendent as information only.

Recommendation: That Council receives the Entrance Permit Application IB & O Rail Trail Report-Mike and Linda Neutel as submitted by the Roads Superintendent as information only and; Furthermore That a legal agreement be put in place prior to the entrance permit being allowed, as amended.

That Council receives the Entrance Permit Application from an Unopened Road Allowance Report – Brian and Wanda Derikz as submitted by the Roads Superintendent as information only and; Furthermore That this be approved in principle as long as conditions are followed as outlined in the Road Superintendent's report and; Furthermore That a legal agreement be prepared and; Furthermore That the structure be engineered approved, as amended.

That Council receives this report, Cardiff Ditching, Tony Silva Correspondence, as submitted by the Clerk for information and; That Council receives Tony Silva’s correspondence and; Furthermore That Council denies the request by Tony Silva, as amended.

That Council receives the Monthly Report as information only, as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor.

That essential maintenance be

That Council receives the August 2020 Report as submitted by the Economic Development Coordinator as information only.

That Council receives the Committee of Adjustment Meetings Report as submitted by the Secretary of the Committee of Adjustment as information only.

That the General Accounts for the month of August,2020 in the amount of $ 950,627.95 be approved.

That Council receives the Quarterly Financial Report as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

That Council receives the report, Draft Procurement Policy as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer and; Further That Council review and provide comment on the draft policy to be brought back for passage at a future Council meeting.

That Council receives the Monthly Report- August & September, 2020 as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer for information only.

That Council receives and files the resolution from the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

That Council receives and files the Correspondence of the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-52, being a By-law for a Rezoning Amendment for Greg Flagler, Con. 6, Pt. Lot 32, RP19R3357, Part 1, 27231 Highway 28 South, Highlands East, County of Haliburton to be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-53, being a Rezoning Amendment for Patrick Burke, Con.22, Pt. Lot 8, RP19R3356, Part 3 and RP19R5485, Parts 2,3 &11, 1128 Cardiff Lake Road, Highlands East, County of Haliburton to be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-54, being a Rezoning Amendment for Linda Hicks, Con.6, Pt. Lot 6, Plan 420, Lot 13, 1014 Gossamer Lane, Highlands East, County of Haliburton to be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-55, being a by-law to close, stop-up and convey Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance to Paul and Karen Decker, Con. 7, Lot 24, Gooderham Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 902 000 42000 be Enacted, Approved and signed with the Corporate Seal attached.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-56, being a by-law to close, stop-up and convey Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance to Louise Laroche, Con. 11, Lot 22, Plan 396, Paudash Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 401 000 11800 be Enacted, Approved and signed with the Corporate Seal attached.

That By-law #2020-57, being a by-law for the Construction Extension Agreement for Luskey-Nelson be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached.

That By-law 2020-58, being a by-law for the Construction Agreement Extension for Travato be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached this 22nd day of September, 2020.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-59, being a by-law for a Construction Agreement between the Municipality of Highlands East and Bryan and Donna Reil be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-60, being a by-law for the Municipality of Highlands East to enter into a Lease Agreement with Oceans and Fisheries, Small Craft Harbour Branch regarding the Government Dock be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-61, being a by-law authorizing the tendering for application of hot asphalt by Coco Paving for McColl's be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached.

That Council approves By-law # 2020-62, being a Rezoning Amendment for Ross Campbell, Con.3, Pt. Lot 5, Plan 176, Lot 1 & RP19R2601, Part 14, 1022 Sweet Pea Lane, Highlands East, County of Haliburton to be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal.

That By-law #2020-63, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of September 22, 2020 be Enacted, Approved, and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached.

That the Regular Meeting of Council for September 22, 2020 be adjourned at 1:14 PM.