The Highlands East Record

Regular Meeting of Council

December 8, 2020

Who was there

Present (3): Dave Burton, Cam McKenzie, Cecil Ryall

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (57 motions)

57 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of December 8, 2020 be approved with the deletion of 7.12 h), the rezoning application for Mike Cosburn, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 10 and 24, 2020 and Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the Video Surveillance Report as information only, as submitted by Mike March, Director of IT for the County of Haliburton and it's lower tiers and; That Council approves the Video Surveillance By-law and Policy with Schedule and Appendix's at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the IT Security Policy Report as information only, as submitted by Mike March, Director of IT for the County of Haliburton and it's lower tiers and; That Council approves the IT Security By-law and Policy at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the IT Acceptable Usage Policy Report as information only, as submitted by Mike March, Director of IT for the County of Haliburton and it's lower tiers and; That Council approves the IT Acceptable Usage By-law and Policy at this meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives the Mobile Device Usage Policy Report as information only, as submitted by Mike March, Director of IT for the County of Haliburton and it's lower tiers and; That Council approves the Mobile Device Usage By-law and Policy at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the Third Party Access Policy Report as information only, as submitted by Mike March, Director of IT for the County of Haliburton and it's lower tiers and; That Council approves the Third Party Access By-law and Policy at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives this report, Building Department monthly operations - as submitted by the Chief Building Official as information only. .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives the Progress Report on Properties Inspected in 2017, 2018 and 2019 as information only, as submitted by the Septic Inspector.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives the monthly operations report for the By-law Department as submitted by the By-law Officer.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives this Monthly Operations report as information only, as submitted by the Fire Chief.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this Emergency Management Covid-19 Update report as information only, as submitted by the CEMC.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives this report, Emergency Management 2020 Compliance Report- as submitted by the Clerk and; Furthermore That the Emergency Management Plan, Terms of Reference and Schedules be approved by By-law at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the monthly report as submitted by the Property Supervisor for information purposes on
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives the monthly report as submitted by the Roads Superintendent as information only.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives this report, Pre-Approval for Tendering of a new Tandem truck, as submitted by the Roads Superintendent and; Furthermore that Council authorizes the Roads Superintendent to start the tender process for a new tandem truck with snow plow equipment to form part of the 2021 budget.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives this report, Draft Agreement - Minden Hills Access to Glamorgan Transfer Station as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council approves the Draft Agreement - Minden Hills Access to Glamorgan Transfer Station and; Furthermore That a By-law be brought forward to Council for approval.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the Committee of Adjustment Update report as submitted by the Committee Secretary as information only.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives this report, November 2020 Economic Development Coordinator Report- as submitted by the Economic Development Coordinator as information only.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That the General Accounts for the month of November, 2020 in the amount of $1,339,377.12 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this report, Application for Write Off of Noncollectable Taxes - as submitted and; Further That Council approve the reduction of taxes for the properties listed on the attached schedule for the years 2019 and 2020 pertaining to section 357.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the Monthly Report- November 2020 as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer for information only.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives this report 2021 Council Meeting Schedule and Municipal Christmas Closure as submitted by the Clerk and; That Council approve the 2021 Meeting Schedule with the change of meeting time to start at 9:30 AM and; Furthermore that the Christmas Closure be in effect from 4:30 PM December 23rd, 2021 until January 1st, 2022 with regular hours of operation resuming on January 4th, 2022 at 9 AM as amended.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this report, Request for Support for the National Disaster Mitigation Program received from Charlsey White, Director of Planning, County of Haliburton - as submitted by the Clerk and; That Council of the Municipality of Highlands East supports the County of Haliburton application under the National Disaster Mitigation Program funding intake 2020 to be used for hydraulic and hydrologic models, determination of the regulatory flood line of the Gull River and Burnt River systems, risk assessments, flood mapping, mitigation planning and prevention.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this report, Cemecare Agreement Report as submitted by the Clerk and; That Council approve the By-law with Agreement at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives this report, Unopened Road Allowance Application - Michael McCarrey Report as submitted by the Clerk and; Furthermore that Council requires that an Entrance Permit be applied for and the Road Superintendent do an inspection of the land and; That the By-law Enforcement Officer do an inspection with respect to the criteria as set out in the Unopened Road Allowance By-law and Policy, and; That the Municipality of Highlands East enters into a legal agreement with the applicant McCarrey if the application criteria has been completed to satisfaction of the municipality and; That the applicant and the municipality enter into a legal agreement and all cost associated with the legal agreement be paid by the applicant.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That the following application for the Closure and Conveyance of Shoreline Road Allowance be declared surplus land by Council and that the application be approved in principle and be forwarded to Bishop and Rogers for processing for applicants; Monem, Alexander and Luken, Paula Con. 11, Pt. Lots 31 and 32, RP19R988, Part 3, 1476 Alsop Road, Glamor Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 902 000 67600 and; Furthermore That the applicants follow up with the Chief Building Official and the By-law Enforcement Officer regarding comments outlined within the By-law Officer's report regarding the outhouse and travel trailer on the property.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That the following application for the Closure and Conveyance of Shoreline Road Allowance be declared surplus land by Council and that the application be approved in principle and be forwarded to Bishop and Rogers for processing for applicant; Conway, Shaunna Con. 10, Lot 33, Plan 19R2461, 1057 Emma Lane, Glamor Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 902 000 63400 and; Furthermore That a site specific survey of the property is required for the process of the purchase of shoreline to continue.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That the following application for the Closure and Conveyance of Shoreline Road Allowance be declared surplus land by Council and that the application be approved in principle and be forwarded to Bishop and Rogers for processing for applicant; Lichtfuss, Matt and Kori Con.17, Lot 21, 1328 Hardwood Lane, Esson Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 602 000 47200 and; Furthermore That the demolished structure be reported to MPAC and; That the applicant speak with the Building Department regarding the proposed new dwelling and the location of that dwelling as it may require a zoning by-law amendment prior to any building permits being issued and the purchase of the shoreline road allowance.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives this report, Shoreline Road Allowance Application - Ryan and Shannon Willis 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, subject land being; Con. 12, Lot 34, Plan RP19R130, Part 10, Little Glamor Lake, 1053 Lamont Lane,Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll# 4601 902 000 75100 and; Furthermore 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.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this report, Shore Road Allowance Purchase - By-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey for Derbecker- as submitted by the Clerk and; That Council accepts the recommendation in this report to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Richard and Bonnie Derbecker, Con. 15, Pt. Lot 14, Plan 461, Koshlong Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 903 000 26200.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives this report, Shore Road Allowance Purchase - by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey for Logan Grabb- as submitted by the Clerk and; That Council accepts the recommendation in this report to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Cathy Logan-Grabb, Con. 5, Lot 11, Contau Lake, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 901 000 58200.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council declare the application for Gibson and Mathieson complete and be scheduled for a public meeting within the Planning Act.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council deem the application to be complete for Tapp so a public meeting may be scheduled in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
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:
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 11:06 AM That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Highlands East Council supports the Municipality of Trent Lakes regarding the following resolution: To establish a Community Safety Zone on County Road 507; And Further That Council support the Police Services Board recommendation regarding establishing a Community Safety Zone on County Road 507 and; That this resolution of support be sent to the Municipality of Trent Lakes and to the appropriate levels of government.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives and files the correspondence from other municipalities and levels of governments from the Regular Meeting of Council, December 8, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives and files the Correspondence of the December 8, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council moves out of the Regular Meeting into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to: 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and; 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:  request to dispose of municipal owned mineral rights
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting and direct staff and officials to act as directed and reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council. (for information purposes this direction was given at the end of the Closed Meeting)
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2020-78 being a by-law for Video Surveillance at the December 8, 2020 be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That By-law # 2020-79, being a by-law for IT Security at the December 8, 2020 be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That By-law # 2020-80, being a by-law for IT Acceptable Usage at the December 8, 2020 be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2020-81, being a by-law for Mobile Device Usage at the December 8, 2020 be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That By-law # 2020-82, being a by-law for Third Party Access at the December 8, 2020 be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate Seal attached.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2020-83, being a by-law to stop up, close and convey the shoreline road allowance to Derbecker at the December 8, 2020 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That By-law # 2020-84 for the purchase of shoreline by Cathy Logan-Grabb at the December 8, 2020 be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That By-law # 2020-85, being a by-law for the Funk rezoning amendment to be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2020-86, being a by-law for Spekker rezoning amendment to be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That By-law # 2020-87, being a by-law for Weiss and Barlow rezoning amendment to be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That By-law # 2020-89, being a by-law for the Emergency Management Plan for the Municipality of Highlands East be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2020-88, being a by-law for the construction agreement between the Municipality of Highlands East and Granger and Helmer to be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2020-90 being, a by-law to enter into an agreement with Cemecare for burial services be enacted, approved, signed and sealed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law #2020-91 being, by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of December 8, 2020 be enacted, aproved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That the Regular Meeting of Council for December 8, 2020 be adjourned at 11:35 AM.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried

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