The Highlands East Record

Regular Meeting of Council

September 14, 2021

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 (39 motions)

36 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of September 14, 2021 be approved as circulated with the addition of a Closed Meeting of Council (section 13 of this agenda) as requested by Council, as amended on Monday September 13, 2021.
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 August 24, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives this report, Building Department - Monthly Operations Report- 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 monthly operations report for the By-law Department as submitted by the By-law Officer.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives the Monthly Operations Report as information only, as submitted by the Fire Chief.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives this report, Property and Facilities - Monthly Operations Report, as submitted by the Property Supervisor as information only.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That council receive the Environmental Department Monthly Report as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor as information only.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receive the report titled Monthly Public Works Activity Report as prepared by the Public Works Manager, as information.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council approve a new Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) services agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. to be executed in proposed By-law 2021-89, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives the minutes of the July 21, 2021 Joint Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That council receives the August 2021 Economic Development Report as information only.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That council directs staff to investigate improved lighting for the Gooderham tennis courts, And furthermore, that whereas the Gooderham Action Group has committed $1,000 to the project, council approves $1,500 from the Recreation & Culture Committee's reserve funds be used for the project.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council approves the placement of a Little Free Library in Cardiff beside the Community Centre.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives the Planning Department Update - August 2021 as prepared by the Junior Planner as information.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the report 'Shore Road Allowance Purchase, September 2021 - a By-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey; Applicant: Murphy, Janice' and accepts the recommendation in this report to approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Murphy, Janice Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 29, Concession 13, Geographic Township of Glamorgan, Stormy Lake, 1329 Stormy Lake Road, Roll # 46 01 902 000 84800
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives the report 'Shore Road Allowance Purchase, September 2021 - a By-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey; Applicant: Logan-Graab, Catherine' and accepts the recommendation in this report to approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Logan-Graab, Catherine Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 11, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Glamorgan, Contau Lake, 1187 Enterprise Drive, Roll # 4601-901-000-58200.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council declare the rezoning application for Steinburg complete and that a public planning meeting be scheduled in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council declare the Rezoning Application for Cosburn to be complete and to schedule a public planning meeting in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council defer the rezoning amendment by-law and site plan agreement for Futers
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That this report be received as information; And that the proposed zoning bylaw amendment be
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Referred
That Council approve in principle, applications to create two lots on the lands of Lewis (46-01-103-000-40700) subject to the following conditions: 1. The registered owner shall pay the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) to the Municipality; 2. The registered owner shall pay a consent administration fee in the amount of $350 for each of the severed parcels to the Municipality of Highlands East; 3. The registered owner shall provide a settlement of 5% parkland dedication or cash-in-lieu on the amount of $500 for each of the severed parcels to the Municipality of Highlands East, pursuant to Section 51.1 of the Planning Act. 4. The registered owner will ensure, to the satisfaction of the Municipality of Highlands East that the Municipality is fully reimbursed for any professional services related specifically to these applications. 5. A copy of all reference plans associated with these applications shall be provided to the Junior Planner for the Municipality of Highlands East for approval prior to registration. 6. The registered owner shall apply for and receive entrance approval from the Municipality of Highlands East Public Works Department for the severed lots. 7. The registered owner shall apply for and receive septic site approval from the Municipality of Highlands East Building Department for a Class 4 Septic System for the severed lots. 8. The registered owner shall obtain an amendment to
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That the General Accounts for the month of August, 2021 in the amount of $508,998.85 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives the report Flag Etiquette and Protocol Policy provided by the CAO, as information only and; That Council pass the By-law for Flag Etiquette and Protocol at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; And Whereas the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; And Whereas all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation; And Whereas Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; And Whereas the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Highlands East does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives and files the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government from the Regular Meeting of Council, September 14, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives and files the correspondence of the September 14, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That By-law # 2021-75, being a by-law for the Rezoning of Look at the September 14, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That By-law # 2021-83, being a by-law for the purchase of the shoreline road allowance to Logan at the September 14, 2021 meeting 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 # 2021-84, being a by-law for the purchase of the shoreline road allowance to Murphy at the September 14, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That By-law # 2021-85, being a by-law for the Rezoning Amendment for Andrews at the September 14, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That By-law # 2021-86, being a by-law for the rezoning amendment for Futers be
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Deferred
That By-law # 2021-87, being a Site Plan Agreement with Futers be
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Deferred
That By-law # 2021-88, being a by-law for the Rezoning Amendment for Coulson at the September 14, 2021 meeting 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 # 2021-89, being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. (“AMS”) at the September 14, 2021 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 # 2021- 90, being a by-law for a Flag Etiquette Policy at the September 14, 2021 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council leave the Regular Meeting of Council to go into the Closed Meeting to discuss under section 239 (b); personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Roads Department
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting and direct staff and officials to act as directed from the Closed Meeting and reconvene to the Regular Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law #2021- 91, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of September 14, 2021 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That the Regular Meeting of Council for September 14, 2021 be adjourned at 11:00 AM.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried

The town’s own record

Read the minutes this page was read from →

Where this page and that document disagree, the document is right and this record is wrong. Say so and it will be corrected.