Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated May 5, 2020 be approved as amended to include an update from the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer on the office addition. There is a recorded vote on resolution #164/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #164/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Budget Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2020 be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #165/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #165/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2020 be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #166/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #166/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Special Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020 be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #167/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #167/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the proposal to provide garbage pick-up in Flinton be received and further that the Manager of Roads and Waste investigate the feasibility of this proposal further and report back to Council. There is a recorded vote on resolution #168/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #168/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Jewell Engineering to lease office space at the Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh be received and further that it be agreed in principle to lease space to Jewel Engineering on a temporary basis at a rate reflective of the current commercial rate to be negotiated by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer and the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager. There is a recorded vote on resolution #169/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #169/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that WHEREAS O. Reg. 284/09 allows a municipality to exclude from its annual budget estimated expenses for 1) amortization, 2) post-employment benefits and 3) solid waste landfill closure expenses; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands intends to exclude those estimated expenses from its 2020 budget; AND WHEREAS Natalie Tryon, Deputy Treasurer, has provided an estimate of the change in the accumulated surplus of the Township at the end of the year 2019 resulting from the aforementioned expenses and an analysis of the estimated impact of the exclusion of any of those expenses on the future tangible capital asset funding requirements of the Township in a report; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands does hereby adopt the following report prepared by Natalie Tryon, Deputy Treasurer and appended to the Minutes as Appendix “A” prior to the adoption of the 2020 Township Budget. There is a recorded vote on resolution #170/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #170/2020 is

THAT WHEREAS the draft 2020 Township Operating and Capital Budgets have been compiled showing estimated aggregate expenditures and transfers totaling $6,167,730.87, pre-levy aggregate revenues of $1,020,673.62, plus an OMPF grant of $2,053,400; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands adopts a net levy in the amount of $3,093,657.25; AND FURTHER that a By-law be enacted on this date to set the rates of taxation for 2020. There is a recorded vote on resolution #171/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #171/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Midland calling on the Federal Government to direct the payment of federal funds to municipalities to waive property taxes for the Year 2020 to alleviate the suffering from COVID-19 Pandemic be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #172/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #172/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Mapleton requesting the Province of Ontario to review the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program in light of economic competitiveness concerns between rural and urban municipalities be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #173/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #173/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Armour calling for substantial investments in high-speed internet connectivity in rural areas be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #174/2020 Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Miles – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #174/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Hamilton requesting the Province to extend the authority to Municipalities to enforce odor and lighting nuisance complaints stemming from licensed and unlicensed cannabis cultivations within its jurisdiction be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #175/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #175/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #176/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #176/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #177/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #177/2020 is

THAT the tender information provided by the Manager of Roads and Waste for the tag along trailer be received and further that Council approve the tender submitted by Industrial Trailer Supply Co. in the amount of $45,785 plus HST for the tag along trailer described in the tender document. There is a recorded vote on resolution #178/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #178/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding the County Roads Maintenance Agreement be received and further that terms of the Agreement for the Construction and Maintenance of County Roads and Bridges be approved and further that staff be requested to prepare a By-law authorizing the execution of the agreement. There is a recorded vote on resolution #179/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #179/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding the County Parking By-law and Enforcement be received and further that the recommendation contained therein be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #180/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #180/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #181/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #181/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager regarding the Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh Energy Audit be received and further that we proceed in principle with obtaining quotes on an HVAC review with an optional building envelope analysis by the end of the August and further that Council provide comments by end of June. There is a recorded vote on resolution #182/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #182/2020 is

THAT the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding Council meetings be received and further that the regular Council Meeting scheduled for May 19, 2020 be cancelled and further that a Committee of Adjustment Meeting be held at 12:30 pm on Tuesday May 26th, 2020 and that a Special Council Meeting be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday May 26th, 2020. There is a recorded vote on resolution #183/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #183/2020 is

THAT the verbal report provided by the CAO/Clerk regarding the revision of the front reception area be received and further that the proposal be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #184/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #184/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the accounts as of April 30, 2020 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “ B ” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #185/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #185/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0674/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #186/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #186/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0675/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #187/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #187/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0676/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #188/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #188/2020 is

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 2:43. There is a recorded vote on resolution #189/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #189/2020 is