Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of February 11, 2025 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 28, 2025.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive the delegation as presented by PSD Citywide pertaining to Highlands East Asset Management Plan at this February 11, 2025 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 only, as submitted by the Fire Chief.

That Council accepts the Temporary Delegation of Authority Report as submitted by the Fire Chief and further; That in the absence of the Fire Chief, Council delegate temporary authority to the District Chief of Station 1 (Cardiff) for the purposes of enforcement and application of the Fire Protection and Enforcement act, S.O. 1997, c.4, and the Ontario Fire Code, O. Reg. 213/07.

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 LED Lighting the Instant Discount Program- Keith Tallman Memorial Arena and Lloyd Watson Memorial Centre as submitted by the Property Supervisor and further; That Council authorizes the purchase of the LED Lighting for the Keith Tallman Memorial Arena and the Lloyd Watson Memorial Centre prior to the 2025 budget being passed.

That Council receive the Environmental Monthly Report- February, 2025 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 report, RFT-01-2025-McColl's Bridge Replacement Tender Results as submitted by the Public Works Manager and further; That Council accepts the tender from McPherson Andrews Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $470,075.90 plus HST and further; That Council enter into an agreement with McPherson Andrews Contracting Ltd. to complete the proposed work on the McColl's Bridge in the 2025 budget year.

That Council receives the Planning Department Update - January, 2025 as prepared by the Junior Planner, as information.

That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Greg and Kevin Dowdall and direct staff to forward to the Municipal Solicitor for circulation and further; That the shoreline road allowance in front of 1107 Kinnear Road be declared surplus to municipal need and further; That the final closure and disposition of the shoreline road allowance be subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicants submit a zoning by-law amendment application to recognize the location of the existing dwelling and deck located within the minimum setback to the high water mark, and; 2. That the septic system on the property be brought into compliance with Ontario Building Code.

That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Robert and Theresa Peters and direct staff to forward to the Municipal Solicitor for circulation and further; That prior to rendering the land surplus to municipal need and permitting the disposition of the shoreline: 1. The applicants provide a revised survey that provides the setback distances from the dwelling and other structures on the lot to the high water mark of Paudash Lake; 2. The applicants apply for and receive a zoning by-law amendment to recognize the existing and/or proposed footprint of the dwelling that is located on the municipally owned shoreline road allowance; and, 3. The applicants apply for and enter into a site plan agreement with the Municipality of Highlands East under Section 41 of the Planning Act to address landscaping, shoreline vegetation and built form.

That Council receives the report "Program Update - Short Term Rental Licencing" from the Director of the Short Term Rental Licencing Program.

That Council receives the report "2025 Official Plan Update - Background and Request for Direction" from the Junior Planner and further, That Council directs staff to initiate Phase One of the proposed work plan to update the Official Plan by undertaking a Background Review and Consultation.

That the General Accounts for the month of January, 2025 in the amount of $738,293.54 be approved.

That Council receive the report Request for Assistance - Think Turtle Conservation Initiative as provided by the Municipal Clerk for information and further; That Council directed staff with choosing option 1, being : 1. To provide the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative with the required materials and staff time to erect the appropriate signage.

That Council receive the Administration Monthly Report - February, 2025 as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

That Council moves into 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;  Jordan Lake  Joe Bay Lane - Shore Road Allowance (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

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 February 11, 2025 Closed Meeting of Council.

That Council receive and files the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government from the Regular Meeting of Council of February 11, 2025.

That Council receive and files the correspondence of the February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council.

That By-law # 2025-07, being a by-law for to establish user fees and charges for services and activities provided by the Municipality of Highlands East at the February 11, 2025 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2025-08, being a by-law for between the Municipality of Highlands East and Scotiabank to authorize temporary borrowing at the February 11, 2025 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law # 2025-09, being a by-law for to authorize an agreement between the Municipality of Highlands East and Fisheries and Oceans Canada for small craft harbours at the February 11, 2025 meeting be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That By-law #2025-10, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of February 11, 2025 be enacted, approved, and signed with the corporate seal attached.

That Council adjourn the February 11, 2025 meeting at 12:02 PM and; to meet again on February 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. for the Special Meeting of Council for the purpose of the 2025 Municipal Budget, as amended.