Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of August 11, 2026 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 14, 2026.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by Andy Gordon and Frank Figuli of U-Links Centre for Community Based Research at this August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council receive the delegation as presented by Arlene Quinn of Stoughton Septic Service at this August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council and; Furthermore That Council direct staff to bring a report forward to the next council meeting regarding the delegation matter, as amended.

That Council receive and accept the Building Department July 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, as information only.

That Council receive and accept the Bylaw Department July 2026 operations report as submitted by the Bylaw Officer.

That Council receive and accept the Short Term Rental Licensing Report- July 2026, as submitted by the Short Term Rental Clerk, as information only.

That Council receive and accept the Short Term Rental Bylaw Amendments Report- August 2026 as submitted by the Short Term Rental Licensing Clerk, as information and; That Council direct staff to work on the proposed amendments discussed by Council at today's meeting and that Council provide in writing their amendments to the CAO and STR Clerk and; Furthermore That Council direct staff to bring the draft version back to a future meeting for finalization, as amended.

That Council receive and accept the Fire Department July 2026 Monthly Operations Report, as submitted by the Fire Chief, as information only.

Thant Council receive and accept the Firefighter Appointment Report, as submitted by the Fire Chief, and further; That Council appoint Jeff Schultz to Station 3 for a 12-month probationary period.

That Council receive and accept the Surplus Vehicle/Equipment Report as prepared by the Fire Chief, and further; That Council declare the 2004 Arctic Cat ATV and trailer previously housed at Station 3 in Gooderham as surplus to municipal needs.

That Council receive and accept the Environmental Department- August 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor, as information only.

That Council receive and accept the Public Works Monthly Update as submitted by the Public Works Manager, for information purposes only.

That Council receive and accept this report " Private Road Naming-Storii" and; That Council approve in principle the request to name the private road “Storii,” and; That staff be directed to advise the County of Haliburton of the approval to move forward with the requirements for signage and mapping updates.

That Council receive and accept the Parks, Recreation and Facilities July 2026 Report as submitted by the Property Supervisor, as information only.

That Council receive and accept the Donation of Carved Wolf Sculpture for Herlihey Park report as prepared by the Property Supervisor and further; That Council accepts the donation of a carved wolf sculpture and mounting base for installation at Herlihey Park at no cost to the Municipality and further; That the sculpture be installed by the entrance to Herlihey park located off Loop Road.

That Council receive and accept the Bancroft Minor Hockey Association - Request for Early Opening of the Keith Tallman Memorial Arena report as prepared by the Property Supervisor and further; That Council approve the opening of the Keith Tallman Memorial Arena on September 8, 2026 and further; That Council approve an ice rental rate of $125 per hour, plus HST, for all ice rentals during September 2026, and further; That Council approve, in principle, entering into an agreement with the Bancroft Minor Hockey Association for the use of the Keith Tallman Memorial Arena during September 2026, with the agreement to include rental rates, scheduling provisions, and priority access for Highlands East user groups.

That Council receive and accept the Economic Development July 2026 Report,as submitted by the Economic Development Coordinator as information only.

That Council receive and accept the report Beautification update as prepared by the Economic Development Coordinator, as information only, as amended.

That Council receive and accept the Information Technology - July, 2026 operations report, as submitted by the Deputy Treasurer, for information purposes only.

That Council receive and accept the Finance Department July 2026 Consolidated General Accounts Report in the amount of $ 744,832.25 as information only.

That Council receives the Gooderham Community Action Group - Request for Funding report as prepared by the CAO/Treasurer and further; That Council approves a donation in the amount of $500 to the Gooderham Community Action Group, as amended.

That Council receive and accept the CAO Monthly Report- August 2026 as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer, as information only.

That Council receive and accept the Human Resources Monthly Report - August 2026 as submitted by the HR/Payroll coordinator, for information purposes.

That Council receive and accept the report - Election Update as provided by the Municipal Clerk, as information.

That Council receive and accept the Planning Department July 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Planning Technician, as information only.

That Council receive and accept the report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase - 1017 Honey Tree Lane - Fairbairn as prepared by the Planning Technician and; That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Fairbairn 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 an up-to-date plan of survey of the shoreline road allowance in accordance with the Shoreline Disposition Policy for staff review; 2. The applicants address non-compliant zoning issues through the approval of a zoning by-law amendment to recognize the existing dwelling and attached deck and boathouse located within the shoreline road allowance and also address, remove and/or relocate any non-compliant or unlawful buildings and structures; 3. Prior to completion of the shoreline road allowance sale, the owner shall provide written consent and pay the fee for a deeming by-law to permit the upland lot and the conveyed shoreline road allowance to merge on title.

That Council receive and accept this report and 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: Chorley-Gordon Description of Land: Con. 3, Pt. Lot 31, 1065 Trooper Lake Drive, Trooper Lake, Roll # 4601-901-000-38400-0000

That Council receive and accept this report and 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: 2784897 Ontario Inc. Description of Land: Con. 8, Pt. Lot 31, 1148 Bellair Lane, Paudash Lake, Roll # 4601-102-000-18500-0000

That Council receive and file the report provided by the Municipal Planner for information purposes; and Furthermore That Council confirms Resolution # 2025-214 shall remain unchanged.

That Council come out of the Regular Meeting of Council at 10:40 am 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: Smilie and Eyes, Chorley and Gordon and Townley

That Council receive the rezoning reports; Smillie/Eyes, Chorley/Gordon and Townley as provided by the Municipal Planner and; That Council defer the approval of the zoning bylaw amendment for Smillie until such time the municipality is in receipt of a registered reference plan and; That Council approve the rezoning bylaw amendment for Chorley/Gordon at this meeting of August 11, 2026 and; Furthermore That the rezoning bylaw amendment for Townley be

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

That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive and supports the resolutions received from the Town of Whitby, Town of the Blue Mountains and the Municipality of Shuniah regarding the review of the Ontario Land Tribunal and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions and; Furthermore That The Municipality of Highlands East ratifies the following; 1. That the Government of Ontario be requested to review the role and mandate of the Ontario Land Tribunal to ensure greater respect for municipal planning decisions that are supported by evidence, public consultation, and approved planning policies; 2. That the Province consider amendments to the Planning Act and Ontario Land Tribunal Act to provide stronger deference to municipal decisions that align with provincial planning frameworks and Official Plans; 3. That the Province improve transparency and accountability within the Ontario Land Tribunal by requiring clear and detailed reasoning when municipal decisions are overturned; 4. That the Province explore measures to reduce the financial burden on municipalities defending planning decisions before the OLT, helping to protect taxpayer dollars and improve the efficiency of the planning process; and, 5. That Staff be directed to circulate this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

That Council receive and file the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government, as submitted for the Regular Meeting of Council, August 11, 2026.

That Council receive the correspondence as submitted at the August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.

That Council moves out of the Regular Meeting into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss matters pertaining to 239: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations;  Finance Department (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;  Court Application (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization;  Integrity Commissioner

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 August 11, 2026 Closed Meeting of Council and; Furthermore that Council discussed and approved the appointment of John Mascarin as the Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator pending on an agreement being provided and brought forward to a future meeting of council for consideration and approval.

That Bylaw # 2026-19 be amended and; Furthermore That Bylaw #'s 2026-19, 2026-80 to 2026-83 (Section 14,14.1 to 14.6) be received, approved and enacted at this August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting.

That Bylaw #2026-84, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of August 11, 2026 be received, approved and enacted.

That Council adjourn the August 11, 2026 meeting at 1:07 pm and; to meet again on September 8, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for the Regular Meeting of Council.