Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of November 14, 2023 be approved as circulated with the deletion of 11.2, under resolutions from other levels of government, as amended.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 10, 2023.

That Council receive the delegation regarding the proposed Clement Lake Cell Tower as presented by Spectra Point Inc. at the November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by resident Beata Serwin regarding Jordan Lake access point being made accessible at the November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by Wayne and Karen Tattrie pertaining to an entrance off of Highway 118 at the November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.

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: Quibell, Dunford

That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 10:41 AM and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council approve the following recommendations as provided by the Municipal Planner: That the reports pertaining to the Rezonings for Dunford and Quibell be received and; That Council approved the zoning by-laws for both Dunford and Quibell at this meeting of November 14, 2023.

That Council approve the recommendation as provided by the Municipal Planner, as follows: That this report be received; and, Furthermore That the proposal to install a cellular tower on part of Lot 35, Concession 6 (Glamorgan) and referenced as Site C8595 as illustrated on the site plan dated March 25, 2023 (Project 2023-051) be endorsed by Council.

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: Rull, Catherine Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Con. 9, Pt. Lot 26, 1797 McGillivray Rd., C ardiff, Municipality of Highlands East, Haliburton County, Roll # 4601 102 000 25700. Furthermore, if there are outstanding compliance items regarding the property pertaining to the building or planning departments, that these items be completed prior to the registration of the property.

That Council receives this report "Request for Direction - Shore Road Allowance Closure for Parrott and Sykes, Waive of Neighbour's Consent as information; And further that Council agrees to waive the requirement for neighbour consent (Barry) for the closure and conveyance of the shore road allowance for Parrott and Sykes, 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 accepts this Fire Department Monthly Operations Report as information as submitted by the Fire Chief.

That Council receives this report, Emergency Management 2023 Compliance Report- as submitted by the Municipal Clerk and further; That the Emergency Management Plan, Terms of Reference and Schedules be approved by By-law at this meeting.

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

That Council receives the Environmental Monthly Report- November, 2023 as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor.

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

That Council receives this report, Haliburton County - 2023/2024 Winter Maintenance Agreement and further; That Council authorizes an agreement between Highlands East and the County of Haliburton to be signed on behalf of the Municipality by the Mayor and Clerk at this meeting.

That Council receives the Municipality of Highlands East and Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) Service Agreement for 2024 report as prepared by the Public Works Manager and further; That Council enters into a service based agreement with Circular Materials of Ontario for the period of January 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 pertaining to the Blue Box program and further; That Council authorizes the Deputy CAO/Treasurer to sign the agreements on behalf of the Municipality once received from Circular Materials of Ontario.

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

That Council receives the Gooderham Community Action Group Request for Funding report as prepared by the Economic Development Coordinator and further; That Council approves a donation in the amount of $500 to the Gooderham Community Action Group towards the Christmas tree project in Gooderham.

That the General Accounts for the month of October, 2023 in the amount of $667,021.84 be approved.

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

That the Municipality of Highlands East received correspondence from the City of Cambridge and the Township of East Hawkesbury and supported the resolutions, amended and ratified as follows: That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East supports any future Bill to fix the Long-Term Care Amendment Act and; That any Bill amendment would have the inclusion of providing the residents the right not to be separated from their spouse but so they may continue to live together on entry to long term care and; Furthermore That a copy of this motion be provided to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Long Term Care, MP, MPP and the City of Cambridge and the Township of East Hawkesbury.

That Council receives and files the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government from the Regular Meeting of Council, November 14, 2023.

That Council receives and files the correspondence of the November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council moves out of the Regular Meeting 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;  Mumford Road

That Council rise from the closed meeting and reports the following: Council discussed the items as stated within the Regular Meeting of Council agenda and directed the staff and officials to carry out all actions as approved in the November 14, 2023 Closed Meeting of Council.

That By-law #2023-110, being a by-law for the close, stop-up and convey the shoreline road allowance to Rull at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-85, being a by-law for the rezoning of property for Wagg at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-111, being a by-law for to rescind By-law # 2023-32 - Gubbels Site Plan Agreement at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-112, being a by-law for the rezoning of property for Kraemer at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-113, being a by-law for the rezoning of property for Palahnuk at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-114, being a by-law for the rezoning of property for Dunford at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2023-115, being a by-law for the rezoning of property for Quibell at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2023-116, being a by-law for to appoint Patrick Thompson as the Environmental Supervisor for the Municipality of Highlands East at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-117, being a by-law for to appoint Adam Rull as Septic Inspector for the Municipality of Highlands East at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-118, being a by-law for to appoint Aidan Kirkham as the By-law Enforcement Officer for the Municipality of Highlands East at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-119, being a by-law for the Municipality of Highlands East to enter into an agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation for services at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-120, being a by-law for to approve the Emergency Management Program, the Emergency Response Plan and to meet all other criteria for the 2023 compliance requirements at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2023-121, being a by-law for the Municipality of Highlands East to enter into an agreement with Capital Park Consulting Inc. for the development of a Strategic Plan at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2023-122, being a by-law for the Municipality of Highlands East to enter into an agreement with the County of Haliburton for winter maintenance services at the November 14, 2023 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2023-123, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of November 14, 2023 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That Council adjourn the November 14, 2023 meeting at 12:01 PM and; to meet again on December 6 for a Special Meeting and December 12, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. for the Regular Meeting of Council, as amended.