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Regular Meeting
November 5, 2019
What was decided (27 motions)
26 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated November 5, 2019 be approved as circulated. 514/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2019 be adopted as amended to include the Denbigh Parade in the resolution approving the Township's participation in the annual Christmas parades. 515/19
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Special Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2019 be adopted as circulated. 516/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the petition in support of keeping the Kaladar Community Centre open and requesting the Township of Addington Highlands operate/support the hall be received. 517/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Greater Napanee has approved, in principle, the Multi-Use Aquatic/Fitness Facility option outlined in the June 26, 2018 Staff Report to Council from the Pool Task Force Committee, subject to an approved financial strategy and any other imposed conditions of Council; and WHEREAS the Town of Greater Napanee is looking to pursue an Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant for the construction of an indoor aquatic centre to be attached to the PaperWorks Centre; and WHEREAS many of the residents of the Township of Addington Highlands already use the recreational facilities and adding an aquatic centre to the existing facility would only enhance their quality of life and the pursuit of a healthy active lifestyle; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands supports the Town of Greater Napanee in their pursuit of funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for the purpose of constructing an indoor aquatic centre to be attached to the PaperWorks Centre. 518/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the information from the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health Unit regarding Municipal Alcohol Policies and Municipal Policy Options to Mitigate Alcohol Harms be received and further that staff be requested to investigate and report back to Council with recommendations on an Alcohol Policy and on updating the facility rental documents to reflect the recommendations from the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health Unit. 519/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Grey Highlands supporting the continuation of the programs and services of the three Conservation Authorities they are a member of, both mandatory and non-mandatory, and that no programs or services of these three Conservation Authorities or of other Conservation Authorities in Ontario be "wound down" at this time and that the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks give clear direction as to what programs and services are considered mandatory and non-mandatory and how these programs will be funded in the future be received. 520/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Kingsville calling on the Ontario Government to halt closures of, mergers of, and cuts to our local health care services including Public Health Units, land ambulance services, hospitals and long-term care homes be received. 521/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Tony Fritsch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Prescott requesting that the Province of Ontario work with the current building sector groups that for the past fifteen years, have been working to support the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and provide evidence based justification to municipalities that the creation of a new Delegated Administrative Authority is necessary prior to any legislative changes to the Building Code Act, with regard to building service delivery, are introduced in the Legislature be received and
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Deferred
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Puslinch in support of the County of Wellington's position with respect to the 2019 Provincial Policy Statement review be received. 523/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Springwater requesting that the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority provide prior to the passage of its 2020 budget its interpretation and understanding of its mandated operations as found in the current Conservation Authorities Act; the cost of each operation; detailed definitions and determinations of what can be characterized as non-mandatory programming and service(s); the cost of each of these programs and services; detailed definitions and determinations of fee-for-service activities of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, the revenues they generate as the activities take place within and/or requests originate from the geographic area of the Township of Springwater; and the costs that arise from programs and services enabled through the Memorandum of Understanding with the Severn Sound Environmental Association be received. 524/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Springwater supporting any Provincial effort to require its municipal levy only apply to core mandated programs and services be received. 525/19
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of West Elgin in support of a policy statement regarding large ground-mounted solar facilities and recommends that Provincial Policy Statement policies also include language to direct wind turbine facilities away from prime agricultural and specialty crops, except for on-farm diversified use be received. 526/19
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. 527/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the four nominations received for the Community Builder Award be recognized at the Annual Christmas dinner and further that each award winner be able to bring two guests to the event. 528/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report be conducted for the Trepanier Bridge and once it is complete then the design for the bridge be decided on. 529/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the proposal for snow removal at the Weslemkoon Waste Site received from Joe Cook in the amount of $125 for sanding per occurrence and $225 for plowing and sanding per occurrence be approved for one year. 530/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the 2020 Waste Site Holiday Closure schedule be approved. 531/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Roads and Waste Supervisor be received. 532/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that Council receives for information the Administrative Report entitled "Floor Drain in Denbigh Fire Hall" and that Council approves the estimate of $26,450.43 inclusive of HST and the payment of a $15,000 deposit provided that the work is started within two weeks of the contractor receiving the deposit. 533/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the accounts as of October 31, 2019, appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. 534/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that staff be requested to investigate the ownership of the cemetery in Northbrook. 535/19
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0643/2019 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. 536/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that a closed meeting be held for the purpose of adopting Closed Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2019; to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and to discuss matters related to labour relations. 537/19
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Tony Fritsch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the closed meeting be approved. 538/19
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0644/2019 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. 539/19
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:20 pm. 540/19