Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of May 11, 2021 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council for April 13th and the Meeting of Council for the purpose of an Open House of April 27, 2021.

That Council receives the deputation from Ron Parkinson, Cedar Lake on behalf of Highlands East Property Owners and; Whereas Council plans to conclude the current Septic Maintenance Program as is however supports property owners who choose to have a more complex septic system inspection completed by a Licensed Septic Inspector and; Further encourages property owners to provide Highlands East Building Department with completed septic reports and; Further that all additional information received will enhance the current Highlands East Septic Maintenance Program.

That Council receives this report, Building Department - Monthly Operations Report- as submitted by the Chief Building Official as information only.

T hat 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 monthly operations report for the By-Law Department as submitted by the By-Law Officer.

That council receive the Fire Department monthly operations report as information only, as submitted by the Fire Chief.

That Council receives this report, Property and Facilities - Monthly Operations Report, as submitted by the Property Supervisor as information only.

THAT Council receive the report titled Monthly Public Works Activity Report as prepared by David Armstrong, Public Works Manager, as information.

THAT Council receive the report titled Joint RFP - Contract 2021-2-a - County of Haliburton, Township of Minden Hills, Township of Algonquin Highlands and the Municipality of Highlands East for The Supply and Installation of Fuel Card Lock Systems, prepared by David Armstrong, Public Works Manager, as information.

THAT Council receive the report titled Municipal Waste Management App, as prepared by David Armstrong, Public Works Manager, as information; and THAT Council direct staff to proceed with signing the agreement alongside Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills and Dysart et al to participate in the launch of the Waste Wizard mobile app.

That Council receives this report, Unopened Road Allowance/Use of Municipal Land - Judson as submitted by the Clerk and; That Council approves in principle to enter into a legal agreement with Applicant: Judson for the use of municipal land for access entrance to the applicant's property and; That the criteria as outlined in the Unopen Road Allowance, providing access off of the IB&O multi-use trail be initiated and completed to the satisfaction of the municipality and; That the applicant is responsible for all cost associated with the criteria set out in the application as well as the legal agreement between the municipality and applicant.

That council receive the Environmental Department Monthly Report as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor as information only.

That council receive the Municipal Water Usage By-law as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor as information only. That council accept for passing the Municipal Water Usage By-law and Municipal Water Usage By-law Schedule A.

That council receive the report to surplus the Environmental Department's 2009 Ford F-150 truck. That council approve the vehicle be sent to scrap due it its condition.

That Council receives the minutes from the March 31, 2021 Joint Committee meeting.

That the April 2021 Economic Development Report be received for information. A nd furthermore that at the request of the Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee Highlands East staff reinspect Dillman Trail to determine the work required to make it a multi use trail.

That the General Accounts for the month of April 2021 in the amount of $546,536.34 be approved.

That Council receives the report, 1st Quarter Financial Statements report as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

Council receives the May 11, 2021 Administration Monthly Report as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

That Council receives the report Repeal the Civil Marriage By-law, Policy and Agreement and approve the New Marriage License By-law and Policy as submitted by the Clerk and; That Council approve the repealing of the Civil Marriage By-law, Policy and Agreement, the agreement being between Nancy Wright -Laking as the Wedding Officiant for the municipality and the municipality be voided and; Furthermore That the purchasing of marriage licences remain available from the municipality with the approval of the New Marriage License By-law at this meeting.

That Council receive the report " Resignation of Land Division Member - Craig Pettit as submitted by the Municipal Clerk as information and; That Council accepts the resignation of Mr. Craig Pettit and; Furthermore That Council directs staff to advertise in the local newspaper and social media etc. for the position of Land Division Committee Member at the County of Haliburton on behalf of the Municipality of Highlands East.

That the Report " 2022 Municipal Election Voting Method for Highlands East as prepared by the Municipal Clerk be received as information and; That the voting method of internet/telephone for the 2022 municipal election be approved and; Furthermore That a by-law be brought forward to Council authorizing the alternative voting method as required by the Municipal Elections Act as amended Section 42(1b).

That Council receives this report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase Application May 2021, Applicant: Steinhoff, Ronald- as submitted by the Municipal Clerk and; That Council approves 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: Steinhoff, Ronald Con. 14, Pt. Lot 21, Plam 205, Lot 21, Stormy Lake, 1268 Journey's End Trail, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 903 000 08400, File # SRA-02-2021 and; Furthermore That the applicants comply with the By-law Enforcement Officer's comments within the report and all other requirements as set out by the Chief Building Official and the Municipal Planner if required.

That Council receives this report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase Application May 2021, Applicant: Knight, Claire- as submitted by the Municipal Clerk and; That Council approves 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: Knight, Claire Con. 6, Pt. Lot 24, Plan # H255228, Paudash Lake, 1053 Lagoon Road, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 101 000 53500, File # SRA-03-2021 and; Furthermore That the applicants comply with the By-law Enforcement Officer's comments within the report and all other requirements as set out by the Chief Building Official and the Municipal Planner if required.

That Council receives this report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase Application May 2021, Applicant: Coulson, Kenneth- as submitted by the Municipal Clerk and; That Council approves 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: Coulson, Kenneth Con. 6, Pt. Lot 25, Gooderham Lake, 1034 Coulson Lane, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 902 000 23400, File # SRA-05-2021 and; Furthermore That the applicants comply with the By-law Enforcement Officer's comments within the report and all other requirements as set out by the Chief Building Official and the Municipal Planner if required.

That Council approve the rezoning application for Lowry be declared complete and that a public meeting under the Planning Act be scheduled and; Furthermore That Council on recommendation from the Municipal Planner requests that the addition should not result in extensive tree removals or alterations and that the proposed addition will generally maintain the existing shoreline setback.

That Council approve the rezoning application for Stoughton be declared complete and that a public planning meeting under the Planning Act be scheduled.

That Council declare the rezoning application for Davis complete and schedule a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act.

That Council receives this report, Consent Application H-015/21, Applicant: Ellis for lands located Pt. Lots 22 and 23, Con. 22, Cardiff, Highlands East, County of Haliburton; and, That Council support the Consent Applicaton H015/21 subject to the following conditions as provided by the Municipal Planner;  That the sketch of survey illustrate the location of existing buildings and structures on the severed and retained lots and;  That a zoning by-law amendment for the retained lands to authorize detached accessory structures in the absence of a dwelling unit and; That Council support the municipal conditions as follows:  Administration Fees: The registered owner shall pay the Municipality of Highlands East the administration fee of $350.00 per lot and;  Taxes : That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) shall be paid to the Municipality and;  Reference plan approval: A copy of all reference plans associated with this application shall be provided to the Municipal CAO/Treasurer for the Municipality of Highlands East for approval prior to registration and that the sketch of survey illustrate the location of existing buildings and structures to allow for a review of zone compliance;  Parkland dedication : Settlement of 5% parkland dedication or cash-in-lieu i the amount of $500.00 for the severed parcel shall be paid to the Municipality of Highlands East, pursuant to Section 51.1 of the Pl

That Council supports the resolution # 2020-257 previously approved by Council at their meeting of September 22, 2020 in the spirit of finding a solution to this issue.

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: Oswald and Celotti.

That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 11:37 AM and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council receives and files the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government from the Regular Meeting of Council, May 11, 2021.

That Council receives and files the correspondence of the May 11, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council.

That By-law # 2021-42, being a by-law for a Rezoning Amendment for Applicant Oswald, File # RZ-05-2021 at the May 11, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2021-43, being a by-law for a Rezoning Amendment for Applicant Celotti, File # RZ-06-2021 at the May 11, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2021-44, being a by-law for to Authorize the Issuing of Marriage Licenses in the Municipality of Highlands East at the May 11, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2021-45, being a by-law to enter into an agreement between the Municipality of Highlands East and Cloudpermit Software Inc. for the service of e-permits software for the Building Department at the May 11, 2021 be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2021-46, being a by-law to regulate the Municipal Water Usage at the May 11, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2021-47, being a by-law to approve an amendment to the Waste Wizard Agreement with the inclusion of a Mobile App. between the Municipality of Highlands East and the Township of Algonquin Highlands at the May 11, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2021-48, being a by-law to appoint Kimberley Roberts as Junior Planner for the Municipality of Highlands East at the May 11, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That Council moves into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to: 239 (2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. • Cardiff (Ward 2)

That Council rise and report from the Closed Meeting at 12:34 PM and direct staff and officials to act as directed during the Closed Meeting.

That By-law #2021-49, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of May 11, 2021 be enacted, approved, and aigned with the corporate seal attached.

That the Regular Meeting of Council for May 11, 2021 be adjourned at 12:36 pm.