Special Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Special Meeting of Council on December 1, 2020 be approved as circulated.

Whereas the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act; Whereas the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications; Whereas we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act; Whereas the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without CA watershed data and expertise; Whereas the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs; Whereas municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on CA Boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice Chair of the CA Board should be duly elected; Whereas the changes to the ‘Duty of Members’ contradicts the fiduciary duty of a CA board member to represent the best interests of the conservation authority and its responsibility to the watershed; Whereas conservation authorities have already been working with the Province, development sec

That Council moves into Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to: 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations; -Organizational Structure and Classification Review

That Council rise and report from the Closed Meeting and direct staff and officials to act as directed during the Closed Meeting.

That Council receives this report, Strategy Corp Final Report - Haliburton Municipalities - Service Delivery Review as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the organizational structure for the municipality as presented by the CAO, as amended.

That Council receives this report, Service Modernization Funding as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

That Council approves the recommendations put forth in the Service Modernization Funding Report as discussed.

That By-law # 2020-76, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting of December 1, 2020 be Enacted, Approved, and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached.

That the Special Meeting of Council for December 1, 2020 be adjourned at 11:20 AM.