Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of October 11, 2022 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 11, 2022.

That Council receive the presentation from Scott Ovell, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, County of Haliburton regarding an Economic Development Update and a County Wide Community Wayfinding Strategy and; That Council confirms it's support and participation in the County Wide Community Wayfinding Strategy.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by John Davidson regarding the Dillman Trail.

That Council supports the municipality take the lead on the Dillman Trail Project with the additional resources from Mr. Davidson and the group of volunteers who support the project.

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: Mensink and MacArthur

That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 10:45 AM and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.

That a bylaw be brought forward for file RZ-26-2022 (MacArthur) for passage at today's meeting. And further that a bylaw be brought forward at a future meeting for file RZ-23-2022 (Mensink) once staff have received confirmation from Building Department staff that sufficient septic capacity exists on site for the dwelling and guest cabin.

That Council receives the Municipal Planner's updated report as information; And further that Council directs that a zoning bylaw for Mansz be brought forward for passage at today's meeting.

That Council receives this report as information; That this application for MacIsaac be declared complete and a public meeting be scheduled in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.

That Council receives this report as information; That this application for Baijnauth be declared complete and a public meeting be scheduled in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.

That Council receives the Planning Department Update - September 2022 as prepared by the Junior Planner as information.

That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Maxwell, 1083 Hutton Drive Cottage Association and directs staff to forward the application to Bishop and Rogers for processing; That the shoreline road allowance in front of 1083 Hutton Drive be rendered surplus; Furthermore, that the final closure and conveyance of this portion of shoreline road allowance shall not be completed until the landowners: 1. Have made an application to amend the zoning bylaw to recognize existing structures on the shoreline road allowance; 2. Have undertaken a septic system review by the Building Department to confirm that the existing system can support the dwelling and guest cabin on the lot; and, 3. Have resolved any outstanding building or planning issues to the satisfaction of Building and Planning Departmental staff.

That Council receives the report "Request for the Municipality to Take Title - Paynes Road" from the Junior Planner as information; And further that Council agrees in principle to take ownership of Paynes Road as it passes through Mr. and Mrs. Sookoo's ownership at 1596 Paynes Road, provided: 1. The property owners agree to provide, at their cost, a reference plan of survey of the roadway for legal description purposes; 2. That the reference plan of survey included a 20.1 m (66 foot) road allowance for the road, measured 10.05 m (33 feet) from either side of the centerline of the travelled road; 3. That the draft reference plan be provided to the Municipality for review and approval prior to being deposited; 4. That the Municipality shall not be responsible for any legal costs incurred by the applicants.

That Council receives this report, "Request to Purchase Unopened Road Allowance Between Highlands East and Minden Hills - Brenda Reid" as submitted by the Junior Planner as information and; That Council chooses Option 2 being: And further that, Council directs staff to advise Ms. Reid that Council is not interested in disposing of this portion of the road allowance at this time as amended.

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

That Council receives the monthly operations report for the By-Law Department as submitted by the By-Law Officer.

That Council receives this report as information only as submitted by the Fire Chief.

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

That Council receive the Environmental Monthly Report- September, 2022 as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer.

That Council receive the Monthly Public Works Report for information as prepared by the Public Works Manager.

That Council receive the Public Works Department Surplus Vehicle - 2011 Ford F-250 report by the Public Works Manager as information and further; That Council declare the 2011 Ford F-250 vehicle as surplus for disposal.

That Council receive the Minutes of the Joint Advisory Committee Meeting of May18, 2022.

That Council receives the September 2022 Economic Development Report as information only.

That council receives the Trails and Outdoor Tourism Committee Report as information only.

That Council receives the report Off Leash Dog Park and further; That Council approves the creation of an off leash dog park in Gooderham as recommended by the Recreation & Culture Committee to be paid for from the Committee's reserve funds and further; That Council directs staff to determine an appropriate location.

That the General Accounts for the month of September, 2022 in the amount of $1,759,527.69 be approved.

That Council receives the report, 3rd Quarter Financial Statements report as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

That Council receives the Administration Monthly Report- September 2022 as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer.

That Council receive this report YWCA- Wrapped in Courage Campaign- Flag Raising Request submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer and further and; That Council chooses Option 1 being; That Council supports the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's request to participate in and support the 2022 Wrapped in Courage Campaign focused on ending gender-based violence in our community and beyond, and further; That the Municipality of Highlands East will raise a Wrapped in Courage flag on November 21st through December 6th to raise awareness and promote gender equality as amended.

That Council receive the October 11, 2022 Staff Report - IB&O Trail Bridge Assessment report for information.

That Council receive the report Integrity Commissioner Services as provided by the Municipal Clerk and; That Council approve the Municipal Clerk to sign the retainer letter for Integrity Commissioner services from Aird & Berlis on behalf of the municipality.

That Council receive the report Proposed Cancellation of November 8, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council as provided by the Municipal Clerk and; That Council direct staff to cancel the November 8, 2022 meeting and; That the optional meeting date of November 22, 2022 be utilized for the Regular Meeting of Council for the month of November 2022.

That Council receives and files the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government from the Regular Meeting of Council, October 11, 2022.

That Council receives and files the correspondence of the October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council.

That By-law # 2022-96, being a by-law for the Rezoning of lands for MacArthur at the October 11, 2022 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2022-97, being a by-law for the Rezoning of lands for Manze at the October 11, 2022 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2022-98, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of October 11, 2022 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That the Regular Meeting of Council for October 11, 2022 be adjourned at 12:20 PM.