The Highlands East Record

Special Meeting of Council

April 19, 2022

Who was there

Present (3): Dave Burton, Cam McKenzie, Cecil Ryall

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (60 motions)

59 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Special Meeting of Council on April 19, 2022 be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 8 and Special Council Meeting of March 15, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives the Building Department - Monthly Operations Report- as submitted by the Deputy Chief Building Official as information only.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receive the report "Construction Agreements and Temporary Uses Policy" from the Junior Planner as information; And further that Council directs a bylaw to be brought forward for passage at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the monthly operations report for the By-law Department as submitted by the By-law Officer.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives this "Monthly Operations Report" as information only, as submitted by the Fire Chief.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives the Appointment/Removal report as submitted by the Fire Chief. That council appoint Kelly Routcliffe and Lindsey Fenney to station 3 for a 3 month probationary period.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives the Property and Facilities - Monthly Operations Report, as submitted by the Property Supervisor as information only.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives the Surplus Vehicle/Equipment Report from the Parks and Recreation Department as information only and; That Council approves to declare the 2011 Silverado Truck as surplus and authorizes the sale through online ads, such as Kijiji and marketplace.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That council receive the Environmental Department Monthly Report as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor as information only.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receive the Monthly Public Works Report for information as prepared by the Public Works Manager.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council accept the report titled "Fuel Supply & Delivery" for information; And that Council approve the pricing as submitted to the County of Haliburton for supply and delivery of fuel, not inclusive of HST.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receive the Minutes of the Joint Advisory Committee Meeting of Feb. 16, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That the General Accounts for the month of March, 2022 in the amount of $1,742,802.72 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives the report, 1st Quarter Financial Statements report as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
Council receipt the April 19, 2022 Staff Report Mileage for information and; Council approves the Mileage Policy as presented.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
Council receives the April 19, 2022 Administration Monthly Report as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan at this April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receive the staff report "Electronic/Hybrid Meeting Participation and Electronic/Live Streaming of Council, Local Board and Committee Meetings" as information and; That Council approve the Electronic/Hybrid Meeting Participation and Electronic/Livestreaming Policy by by-law at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receive this report - Council Procedural By-law Amendments - Electronic/Hybrid Participation and Electronic/Livestreaming of Meetings as provided by the Municipal Clerk as information and; That Council approve the amendments to the Procedural By-laws for Council, Local Board and Committees at this meeting with the approval of said by-laws at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receive this report 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections Update by the Municipal Clerk as information only.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives the Planning Department Update - March 2022 as prepared by the Junior Planner as information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this report - "Service Delivery Review - Consolidated Planning Fees" as submitted by the Junior Planner; And further that Council approves the draft planning fees bylaw attached and the bylaw is brought forward for approval at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this report "First Draft - Use of Municipal Land Policy" from the Junior Planner as information; And further that Council supports the draft policy in current form and advises staff to bring forward a bylaw for consideration at their next meeting.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives the report "Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022" as prepared by the Junior Planner. Optional: And further, Council directs staff to submit a resolution of support for / opposition to the proposed amendments to the Planning Act to the ERO prior to April 29, 2022.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives Ms. Reid’s letter regarding the ownership of Salerno Lake Road and Hearts Content Drive as it pertains to Lots 1 and 2, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Glamorgan, And further, Council directs staff to inform Ms. Reid that a legal opinion has been sought from the Municipal Solicitor and that the matter be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Deferred
That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Helga, Manuela, Renee and Karin Schmidlechner and directs staff to forward the application to Bishop and Rogers for processing; That Council declares the portion of dry land shoreline road allowance in front of 1180 Malcom Road surplus; Furthermore, that the final closure and conveyance of this portion of shoreline road allowance shall not be completed until the landowners resolved any zoning or building compliance issues to the satisfaction of Planning and Building Department staff.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council defers an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Kelly McCaughley pending a review of the shoreline structures by Building, Bylaw and Planning staff; And further that the application shall not be brought forward for consideration until the applicant has addressed concerns with regard to Ontario Building Code, the Municipality's Zoning Bylaw, Official Plan, and Clean and Clear Bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives this report and accepts the recommendation in this report to approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Coulson, Kenneth Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 25, Concession 6, Geographic Township of Glamorgan, Gooderham Lake, 1034 Coulson Lane, Roll # 46 01 902 000 23400
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives this report - "Severance Proposal for Right of Way Purposes - Lands of Cook - 46 01 601 000 22300 (1561 Buckskin Lake Road)" - as information; And that Council concurs with the Junior Planner's recommended conditions of consent within this report and wishes to provide these conditions to the County of Haliburton.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receives this report - "Severance Proposal for New Lot - Lands of Cary- 46 01 601 000 14100 (1178 Glamor Lake Road)" - as information; And that Council concurs with the Junior Planner's recommended conditions of consent within this report and wishes to provide these conditions outlined to the applicant for inclusion in an application for consent to the County of Haliburton.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this report as information; And further that Council directs staff to schedule a public meeting for file RZ-06-2022 (Richardson - 1407 Abrams Road) in compliance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That Council receives this report as information; And further that Council directs staff to schedule a public meeting for file RZ-07-2022 (Kumar/Narula-Kumar - 1107 Ruthven Road) in compliance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receives this report as information; And further that Council directs staff to schedule a public meeting for file RZ-08-2022 (Sadiqai and Akbari - 1139 Peddleboat Bay Lane) in compliance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives this report as information; And further that Council directs staff to schedule a public meeting for file RZ-09-2022 (Wellman/Amendola - 1068 Upper Lane) in compliance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council receives the report "Extension of Draft Plan Approval (14-T-10001) - Bark Lake (Century Lane Developments Corp)" from the Junior Planner; Further, 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, 2022; And further, Council supports a two year extension to draft plan approval for File 14-T-10001 for Century Lane Developments Corporation, and that the existing draft approval conditions last amended March 17, 2020 be
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That Council come out of the Special 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: Sowsun, Crump and Ellis
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 10:55 am and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That bylaws to amend the Zoning Bylaw for application RZ-03-2022 (Crump) and RZ-04-2022 (Ellis), shall be brought forward for passage at this Meeting of Council; Further that a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw for application RZ-02-2022 (Sowsun) be brought forward for consideration at a future meeting once staff have received revised plans for the existing studio located within the minimum water setback.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That the Municipality of Highlands East supports the Municipality of Grey Highlands resolution regarding the HST rebate on new homes in Ontario and; Furthermore That the Municipality of Highlands East states the following: that the Federal government remove or increase the $450,000 fair market value threshold to reflect today’s housing costs; and That council direct staff to circulate this resolution to the Prime Minister, Premier of Ontario, MP Jamie Schmale, MPP Laurie Scott, Provincial and Federal Finance Ministers and The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East supports the Town of Mono in their cause for the government to provide greater support to Ukraine in their fight against the invasion of their sovereign territory by Russia and; Furthermore That the Municipality of Highlands East condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine and; That the Municipality of Highlands East is flying the Ukrainian Flag to show support to the Ukrainian people and; That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East calls on the Canadian Government without delay to provide greater material support to exert maximum sanctions and pressure on Russia and to use all diplomatic means possible to end this war and; That this resolution be provided to the Town of Mono, Premier of Ontario, Solicitor General, Minister of Defence, MP Laurie Scott and MPP Jamie Scmale.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That Council receive and file the resolution from other municipalities/levels of government from the Special Meeting of Council, April 19, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Whereas the Provincial Election will take place on June 2nd, 2022. And Whereas AMCTO has developed Local Government Priorities for the 2022 Provincial Election identifying three long-standing priorities for the municipal sector and eight recommendations to support municipal staff. And Whereas the three priorities identified are: Stable, predictable funding and investment; continuously improvements that strengthen that municipal-provincial partnership; and investment in skills development and training for the next generation of municipal leaders. Be It Resolved the Municipality of Highlands East endorse the AMCTO Local Government Priorities for the 2022 Provincial Election document as follows: Priority 1 : Municipal resilience requires stable, predictable funding and investment 1. Stabilize and, if possible increase the funding allocation for Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF); avoid cuts to cost sharing arrangements. 2. Continue investing in important infrastructure projects, including broadband expansion and local accessibility projects. 3. Commit to meaningful joint and several liability reform and work with the sector to investigate increasing costs to municipal insurance rates. Priority 2 : Support continuous improvement through strengthened Municipal-Provincial Partnership 4. Engage municipal partners to tackle areas of significant burden that are detrimental to local government administration and service delive
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council receive and file the correspondence of the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That Council moves out of the Special Meeting into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to: 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;  Cheddar Road  Condos on Monck Road  Letter requesting Transfer of Ownership of the Highland Grove Clothing Outreach Building (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;  Joint Committee Audit Committee Members-Resumes received  CAO/Treasurer Employment Agreement Amendment #2
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-44, being a by-law for the purchase of Shoreline Road Allowance - Coulson at the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-45, being a by-law for the Rezoning of lands for Crump, at the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That By-law # 2022-46, being a by-law for the Rezoning of lands for Ellis, at the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-47, being a by-law for the Rezoning of lands for Green, at the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-48, being a by-law for the Rezoning of lands for Green, at the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-49, being a by-law to set Tariff of Fees for Processing of Planning Applications and Establish and Set Fees for Information and Services related to Planning and Development at the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That By-law # 2022-50, being a by-law to Regulate the Use of Construction Agreements at the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-51, being a by-law for the approval of Tax Rates for 2022 and approve the estimates of all sums required during the year at this April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That By-law # 2022-52, being a by-law to approve Electronic/Hybrid Participation and Electronic/Livestreaming of meetings at this April 19, 20222 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-53, being a by-law to govern Council, Committees and Local Boards Meetings for the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East be enacted approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-54, being a repeal by-law for the Appointment of Chief Building Official and By-law Enforcement Officer, By-law # 2015-20 at the April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Cam McKenzie
Carried
That By-law # 2022-55, being a by-law to provide for Mileage Allowance at this April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, seconded by Councillor Ruth Strong
Carried
That By-law # 2022-56, being a by-law to Appoint a Chief Building Official and By-law Enforcement Officer at this April 19, 2022 Special Meeting of Council be enacted, approved and signed with the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
That By-law # 2022-57, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting of April 19, 2022 be Enacted, Approved, and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ruth Strong, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That the Special Meeting of Council for April 19, 2022 be adjourned at 2:23 PM.
Moved by Councillor Cam McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall
Carried

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