Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of December 10, 2024 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of November 12 and 26, 2024.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by Mr. Segal of Segal Construction pertaining to sustainable housing at this December 10, 2024 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 receives this report for information only, as submitted by the Fire Chief.

That Council receives this report as submitted by the Fire Chief and further; That Council appoints Alexander Dacunha to Station 3 in Gooderham for a 12 month probationary period.

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

That Council receives the report, Pre-Approval of a Katalox Light Media Filter - Keith Tallman Memorial Arena, as submitted by the Property Supervisor and further; That Council authorizes the purchase of the Katalox Light Media Filter for the Keith Tallman Memorial Arena prior to the 2025 budget being passed.

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

That Council receives the report 2025 Ward 1 Water and Sewer Rates as prepared by the Environmental Supervisor and further; That Council approve the 2025 Ward 1 Water and Sewer Rates bylaw at this meeting.

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

That Council receive the 2024 Herlihey Park Project Award report as prepared by the Public Works Manager and further; That Council award RFP-08-2024 for Herlihey Park Construction to Francis Thomas Contracting in the amount of $183,987.17 plus applicable taxes and further; That Council directs staff to enter into an agreement with Francis Thomas Contracting authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute this agreement at today's meeting.

That Council receive the Proposed Changes to Landfill Operating Hours report as prepared by the Public Works Manager and further; That Council direct staff to investigate proposed changes to the landfill site hours in 2025.

That the General Accounts for the month of November, 2024 in the amount of $1,109,151.48 be approved.

That Council receives the report "Application for Write Off of Uncollectible Taxes" as prepared by the Tax Collector and further; That Council approves the reductions of taxes for the properties listed on the attached schedule for 2023 and 2024 pertaining to section 357.

That Council receive the report, Council Remuneration Bylaw, as prepared by the CAO/Treasurer and further; That Council adopt the revised Council Remuneration Bylaw at this meeting.

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

That Council receive this correspondence, being a draft letter of support created by the Haliburton Highlands Health Services and further; That Council direct staff to write the letter of support and further; That the letter be sent to the Minister of Long Term Care and Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) at the request of HHHS.

That Council receive this report Leave of Absence - Councillor Strong as information provided by Councillor Strong and the Municipal Clerk and further; That Council approve the leave of absence for Councillor Strong from December 27th, 2024 to March 1, 2025.

That Council receive this report 2025 Council Meeting Schedule and Municipal Christmas Closure as submitted by the Municipal Clerk and; That Council approve the 2025 Meeting Schedule and; Furthermore that the Christmas Closure be in effect from 4:30 PM Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 until Friday, January 2nd, 2026 with regular hours of operation resuming on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 9 AM.

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

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: Jones, Nick and Sandy Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance along Esson Lake in front of Lot 26 and 27, Concession 15, Township of Monmouth, Esson Lake, 1027 Rothwell Drive, Roll # 4601-602-000-19300. The shoreline road allowance located in front of 1027 Rothwell Drive is rendered surplus to municipal need and; That the attached by-law shall be forwarded to the Municipality's solicitor for registration.

That Council receives this report and accepts the recommendation in this report to pass a Deeming By-law at this meeting for; Applicant: Jones, Nick and Sandy Lot 30, Registered Plan 409, Township of Monmouth, Esson Lake, 1027 Rothwell Drive, Roll # 4601-602-000-19300 and; That the attached by-law shall be forwarded to the Municipality's solicitor for registration.

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: Legge Scientific Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance along Glamor Lake in front of Lot 34, Concession 12 Township of Glamorgan, Glamor Lake, 1239 Maxwell Trail, Roll # 4601-902-000-73800. And that the by-law shall not be registered until the property has been brought into compliance with the Municipality's zoning bylaw.

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: Brooks and Legge

hat Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 10:47 AM and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.

That having held a public meeting in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act and having heard and considered all comments received, Council approves the following recommendations from Planning Staff, those being: That the report pertaining to RZ-20-2024 (Brooks) be received and Council approve the zoning by-law amendment for this application at this meeting of December 10, 2024. That the report pertaining to RZ-21-2024 (Legge) be received and Council approve the zoning by-law amendment for this application pending confirmation that the amendment to the site plan agreement for this property has been executed.

The Council for the Municipality of Highlands East at their December 10, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council supports the following resolution: Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; And Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; And Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; And Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; And Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; And Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Therefore Be It Resolved That

That Council receive and files the resolutions from other municipalities and level of government of the December 12, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council receive and files the correspondence of the December 12, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council.

That By-law # 2024-99, being a by-law for the Rezoning Amendment for Brooks at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-109, being a by-law for the close, stop-up and conveyance of the Shoreline Road Allowance to Jones at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-110, being a Deeming Bylaw for the Shoreline Purchase by Jones at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2024-111, being a by-law for the close, stop-up and conveyance of the Shoreline Road Allowance to Legge at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2024-112, being a by-law for a Zoning Amendment for Legge at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-113, being a by-law for to Impose Fees and Charges for Water and Sewer Services for Consumers in Ward 1 at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-114, being a by-law for to authorize and execute an Agreement between the Municipality of Highlands East and Karen Traviss to provide canteen services at the Keith Tallman Memorial Arena at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-115, being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement between the Municipality of Highlands East and Francis Thomas Contracting for the construction of landscape development of the Herlihey Park at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2024-116, being a by-law for to establish the Rates of Remuneration and provide for expense allowance for Members of Council at the December 10, 2024 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2024-117, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of December 10, 2024 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That Council adjourn the December 10, 2024 meeting at 11:48 AM and; to meet again on January 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. for the Regular Meeting of Council.