Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of April 9, 2024 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 26, 2024.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by Ian Hendry and Fred McConnell regarding the North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery at this April 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council, as amended.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by Scott Ovell, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the County of Haliburton pertaining to the Municipal Accommodation Tax at the April 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council and; Furthermore That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East endorse the following items as presented within the presentation, those being;  Approve The Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law (MAT) as presented at the recommended 4%,  That the implementation date of the MAT by-law coincides with the effective date of the Short -Term Rental By-law  Direct the non municipal retained funds, being 50% to a Municipal Services Corporation (MSC) that will be created by the County of Haliburton;  That a Service Agreement between MSC and the lower tier municipalities be drafted by the County of Haliburton to ensure consistency amongst all municipalities;  That Granicus is the collection and remittance agent and;  That it is understood that 12-18 months from the effective date of the by-law to when there will be an understanding of revenue generated through the program.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by Mike Vilneff of the Loomex Group pertaining to the Fire Master Plan for the Municipality of Highlands East at the April 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council, as amended.

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: Tanner (Gooderham Church), Soloduskiewicz and Saliba

That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 11:01 AM and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council approve the following recommendations as put forth by the Municipal Planner, those being: That the reports pertaining to Tanner, Soloduskiewicz and Saliba be received; and, That Council approve the zoning amendment by-laws for Soloduskiewicz and Saliba at this meeting of April, 9 2024 and; That the rezoning bylaw for Tanner be

That Council receives the Planning Department Update - March 2024 as prepared by the Junior Planner as information.

That Council receive the report "Draft Short Term Rental Accommodation By-Law" from the Junior Planner as information and further; That Council accepts the proposed changes to the draft bylaw within the report and that the bylaw be brought forward for passage at today's meeting.

That Council receives the report "Extension of Draft Plan Approval (14-T-10001) - Bark Lake (Century Lane Developments Corp)" from the Junior Planner and further; That Council acknowledges the request from the County of Haliburton to provide comments with regard to the extension of draft plan approval for File 14-T-10001, which is set to lapse on April 29, 2024 and further; That Council supports a two year extension to draft plan approval for File 14-T-10001 for Century Lane Developments Corporation, and supports the proposed updated conditions attached.

That Council receives this report "Revisions - Use of Municipal Land Policy" from the Junior Planner as information; And further that Council supports the revised policy in current form and advises staff to bring forward a bylaw for consideration at a future meeting.

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; Applicants: Stoughton, Melanie and Muir, Bradley Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Pt. Lot 32 and 33, Concession 7, Plan 19R-773, Pt. 2, Billings Lake, Glamorgan, Municipality of Highlands East, Haliburton County, Roll # 4601 902 000 49700 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 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; Applicants: Robitaille, Brian and Dana-Lynn Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 14,Concession 13, Plan 410, Lot 1 1067 Explorer Trail, Cardiff, Municipality of Highlands East, Haliburton County, Roll # 4601 102 000 45900 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 approves in principle an application to close and allow the purchase of shoreline to Lewis 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 1015 Gossamer Lane 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 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 the Fire Department Monthly Operations Report as information, as submitted by the Fire Chief.

That Council receives the Firefighter Appointment Report as submitted by the Fire Chief and further; That Council appoints Evan Horst to the roster for a 12 month probationary period.

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

That Council receives the proposed Draft Cemetery By-law by the Municipal Clerk and; Furthermore That Council provides direction through resolution for any further amendments to the Draft Cemetery By-law and; That Council acknowledges that the Draft Cemetery By-law be sent to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario for review.

That Council receives the Environmental Monthly Report- April, 2024 as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor.

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

That Council receives the 2024 Request for Proposal and Tender Update Report as prepared by the Public Works Manager for information purposes only.

That the General Accounts for the month of March, 2024 in the amount of $2,064,685.00 be approved.

That Council receive the Administration Monthly Report- April, 2024 as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

That Council receive the Post-Secondary Institutions - Municipal Office Design report as prepared by the CAO/Treasurer and further; That Council choose option 1 that staff prepare an RFP for the development and design of a new municipal office facility.

That Council receives and files the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government from the Regular Meeting of Council, April 9, 2024.

That Council receives and files the correspondence of the April 9, 2024 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: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;  Old Burleigh Colonization Road

That Council rise from the closed meeting and reports the following: Council discussed the item as stated within the Regular Meeting of Council agenda and directed the staff and officials to carry out all actions as approved in the April 9, 2024 Closed Meeting of Council.

That By-law #2024-18, being a by-law for the rezoning amendment for McNalley at the April 9, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-25, being a by-law for the shoreline road allowance purchase by Stoughton and Muir at the April 9, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-26, being a by-law for the shoreline road allowance purchase by Robitaille at the April 9, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-27, being a Deeming By-law for Robitaille's shoreline road allowance purchase at the April 9, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-28, being a by-law for the rezoning pertaining to Tanner (Gooderham Church) at the April 9, 2024 meeting be

That By-law #2024-29, being a by-law for the rezoning amendment for Soloduskiewicz at the April 9, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2024-30, being a by-law for the rezoning amendment for Saliba at the April 9, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2024-31, being a by-law for the rezoning amendment for Martin at the April 9, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2024-32, being a by-law for to licence, regulate and govern the operation of short term rentals in the Municipality of Highlands East at the April 9, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2024-33, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting for the purpose of Operations and Planning Matters of April 9, 2024 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That Council adjourn the April 9, 2024 meeting at 1:40 PM and; to meet again on May 14, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for the Regular Meeting of Council.