Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of July 11, 2023 be approved as circulated with the deletion of 8.5 c, Poly Water Tank System.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 13, 2023.

That Highlands East Council receive the delegation as presented by Korey McKay, Climate Change Coordinator for the County of Haliburton; and That Highlands East Council approve the Community Climate Action Plan as presented; and Further that Highlands East Council will appoint a representative to the Community Climate Action Plan Advisory Group; and Finally that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the County of Haliburton, as amended.

That Highlands East Council receive the delegation as presented by Luba Cargill at the July 11, 2023 Council Meeting and; Furthermore That Council provide a Letter of Support for the project of Apple Tree Identification/Intensification/Increase Industry Project (ATIP).

That Highlands East Council receive the presentation by Library Board Chair, David O'Brien and Library CEO, Chris Stephenson, at the July 11, 2023 Council Meeting.

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 accepts 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 receives the Public Works Monthly Update report as prepared by the Public Works Manager for information purposes only.

That Council receives the report Public Works- Surplus Equipment Approval as prepared by the Public Works Manager and further; That Council declare the following items as surplus: 1. Champion Grader with Brush Cutter 2. 740 Champion Grader

That Council receives the Environmental Monthly Report- July, 2023 as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer.

That Council receives the June 2023 Economic Development Report as information only.

That the General Accounts for the month of June, 2023 in the amount of $ 3,017,052.04 be approved.

That Council receive the Administration Monthly Report- June, 2023 as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer, as amended.

That Council approves in principle an application to close and allow the purchase of shoreline to Martin and directs staff to forward the application to Bishop and Rogers, Devry, Smith and Frank for processing; That Council renders the dryland portion of the shoreline road allowance in front of 1188 Malcom Road Lane surplus; That a Deeming By-law is required as the property was created through a plan of subdivison and; Furthermore, that the final closure and conveyance of this portion of shoreline road allowance shall not be completed until the landowners have completed any items to the satisfaction of the Building and Planning Departments.

That Council receives this report and accepts the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Steinhoff, Ron and Rebecca Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Stormy Lake, Lot 21, Concession 14, Pt. Lot 27, Plan 205, 1268 Journey's End Trail, Stormy Lake, Geographic Township of Glamorgan. Roll # 4601 903 000 08400. And further directs that the approved bylaw and acknowledgement and direction be provided to Bishop and Rogers.

That Council receives this report and accepts the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Kraemer, Rolf Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Big Glamor Lake, Lot 33, Concession 12, 1026 Nelson Lane, Geographic Township of Glamorgan. Roll # 's 4601 902 000 69500 And further directs that the approved bylaw and acknowledgement and direction be provided to Bishop and Rogers.

That Council approve the finding and analysis of the planner's report with the following recommendations regarding the Graham Cell Tower Location; 1. That this report be received; 2. That the proposal to install a cellular tower on part of Lot 35, Concession 6 (Glamorgan) be received and declared complete; 3. That the proponent be requested to undertake enhanced public consultation for the proposal; and; 4. That the owner submit a proposal to address existing open storage located on the subject lands prior to the completion of the public consultation. If necessary, By-law staff and/or the planning consultant may conduct a site visit/meeting with the owner.

That Council approve the finding and analysis of the planner's report, with the following recommendations provided for the Clement Lake Road Cell Tower Location; 1. That this report be received; 2. That the proposal to install a cellular tower at 1309 Clement Lake Road on part of Lot 32, Concession 17 (Monmouth) not be supported as the proposed location is within a Settlement Area and in an area characterized by a higher level of residential density that is likely to support infill or redevelopment in the future.

That Council approve the finding and analysis of the planner's report, with the following recommendations for the Loop Road Cell Tower Location: 1. That this report be received; 2. That the proposal to install a cellular tower on part of Lot 28, Concession 11 (Monmouth) be received and declared complete upon receipt of a revised submission package addressing the omissions noted in the April 25, 2023 comments to the proponent; and, 3. That the proponent be requested to undertake enhanced public consultation for the proposal.

That Council approves the findings and analysis of this report by the municipal planner with the following recommendation: 1. That Council receive this report; and, 2. That Council gives direction to prepare a draft official plan and zoning by-law amendment to permit one accessory residential in a dwelling unit or one accessory dwelling unit in a detached ancillary dwelling and such draft amendments be brought back to Council for review and consideration.

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: Flagler, Boothby, Eppich, Parrott and Skyes, Pahlanuk and Collins

That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 11:19 AM and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council approve the planner's recommendation regarding the rezoning amendment for Flagler; That the report be received and; That the zoning by-law amendment be approved by Council at this July 11, 2023 Council Meeting.

That Council approves the analysis and findings of the planner's report with the following recommendations regarding the rezoning amendment for Boothby: 1. That this report be received; 2. That Council direct staff and the planner to prepare a zoning by-law amendment for Council’s consideration subsequent to the applicant entering into a site plan agreement and encroachment agreement with the municipality.

That Council approve the findings and analysis of the planner's report with the following recommendations regarding Parrott and Sykes rezoning amendment; 1. That this report be received; and, 2. That Council defer a decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment pending the submission of building plans and elevations of the proposed replacement deck and screened-in room.

That Council approve a zoning by-law amendment for the purpose to rezone the subject lands to a Limited Service Residential Exception (LSR) Zone for the property of Eppich located at Concession 6, Part Lot 1, Glamorgan at this July 11, 2023 Council Meeting.

That Council approves findings and analysis of this report with the following recommendations regarding the rezoning amendment for Pahlanuk: 1. That this report be received; and, 2. That Council defer making a decision pending receipt and consideration of CVCA comments.

That Council approves with the finding and analysis of this report with the following recommendations regarding the rezoning amendment for Collins: 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Council approve the zoning by-law amendment at today's meeting.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East support the Township of Selwyn resolution regarding Short Term Rentals and ratifies as follows: The Council for Highlands East request that the Province move forward as soon as possible to legislate that all third party short term rental brokerage companies as Airbnb and VRBO, appropriately manage and be responsible for their listings and to compel compliance that the Province establish the requirement for STR companies to require each rental listing to be registered and to pay an appropriate annual fee and that STR company provide this registry along with the collected fees to the municipality in which the STR properties are located which allows the municipality to be aware of all registered STR properties and to have access to funds for municipal expenses to enforce/respond to issues at a STR property and; That the Province require the STR company to de-list/remove the property from the company's listings so that the property cannot be rented where a municipality has identified and verified life, health and or nuisance infractions including noise, fire safety, septic etc. and; That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing , MPP and MP and the Township of Selwyn.

That Council receives and files the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government from the Regular Meeting of Council, July 11, 2023.

That Council receives and files the correspondence of the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.

That By-law # 2023-64, being a by-law for the purchase of the shoreline road allowance by Steinhoff at the July 11, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-65, being a by-law for the purchase of the shoreline road allowance by Kraemer at the July 11, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-66, being a by-law for the rezoning amendment for Flagler at the July 11, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-67, being a by-law for the rezoning amendment for Eppich at the July 11, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-68, being a by-law for the rezoning amendment for Collins at the July 11, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2023-69, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of July 11, 2023 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That Council adjourn the July 11, 2023 meeting at 1:54 PM and; to meet again on August 8, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. for the Regular Meeting of Council.