Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of December 12, 2023 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 14, and Special Meeting of December 6, 2023.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by Elizabeth Oakley pertaining to Short Term Rentals and the Municipal Accommodation Tax at the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.

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 accepts the Bell Mobility Colocation Agreement Renewal Report as prepared by the Fire Chief and further; That Council enter into an agreement with Bell Mobility and that a bylaw be brought forward at this meeting for approval.

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- December, 2023 as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor.

That Council receives the report 2024 Ward 1 Water and Sewer Rates as prepared by the Environmental Supervisor and further; That council approve the 2024 Ward 1 Water and Sewer Rates bylaw at this meeting.

That Council receive this report, Reallocation of Funds- Capital Expenditure as prepared by the Environmental Supervisor and further; That Council authorize the reallocation of funds from the Ward 4 Capital expenditure account to pay for an emergency expenditure of heaters in the Cardiff water plant.

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

That the General Accounts for the month of November, 2023 in the amount of $788,856.99 be approved.

That Council receives the report 2024 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget Council Meeting Dates as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer and further; That the proposed meeting dates of January 9th, 2024 and February 6th, 2024 be scheduled as presented.

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

That Council receives this report 2024 Council Meeting Schedule and Municipal Christmas Closure as submitted by the Municipal Clerk and; That Council approve the 2024 Meeting Schedule and; Furthermore that the Christmas Closure be in effect from 4:30 PM Monday, December 23rd, 2024 until Wednesday January 1st, 2025 with regular hours of operation resuming on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 9 AM.

That Council receive the Proposed Municipal Office Construction Project report as prepared by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer for information.

That Council approves in principle an application to close and allow the purchase of shoreline to Wagg and directs staff to forward the application to Bishop and Rogers, Devry, Smith, Frank for processing; That Council renders the dryland portion of the shoreline road allowance in front of 1144 Trinity Road surplus 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 approves in principle an application to close and allow the purchase of shoreline to Stephenson and directs staff to forward the application to Bishop and Rogers, Devry, Smith, Frank for processing; That Council renders the dryland portion of the shoreline road allowance in front of 1036 Union Trail surplus 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 and Deeming By-law as the property is a plan of subdivision at this meeting for; Applicant: Dias, Arnaldo and Menis-Dias Joanne Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 8 ,Plan 465, 1436 Spooks Bay Lane Cardiff, Municipality of Highlands East, Haliburton County, Roll # 4601 101 000 14600 and; 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 adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 11:30 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 Camp Can Aqua - Andrew Martin, Hrncie, Chandler and Walsh be received and; That Council approve the zoning by-laws for Camp Can Aqua, Chandler and Walsh at this meeting of December 12, 2023.

That Council receives and files the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government from the Regular Meeting of Council December 12, 2023.

That the Municipality of Highlands East received correspondence from the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and the Region of Niagara letters and the Municipality of Dysart resolution pertaining to Bill 103, Smoke Free Ontario Amendments Act, as amended and ratified as follows: That the Municipality of Highlands East agrees with the amendments as outlined in the letters from both Health Units, as well as the letter from the Region of Niagara and resolution of Municipality of Dysart et al regarding Bill 103, Smoke Free Ontario Amendment Act and; That this resolution be sent to the Minister of Health.

That Council moves out of the Regular Meeting into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to 239: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations;  Administration Department  Pay Equity

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 directed in the December 12, 2023 Closed Meeting of Council.

That By-law #'s 2023-125,126,127,128,129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136 at this Meeting of December 12, 2023 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached, with the exception of By-law # 2023-137 being a deletion from the agenda for this meeting, as amended.

That By-law #2023-138, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of December 12, 2023 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That Council adjourn the December 12, 2023 meeting at 12:25 PM and; to meet again on January 6, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for the Special Meeting of Council for the purpose of Capital Budget.