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Regular Meeting
July 7, 2020
What was decided (29 motions)
28 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated July 7, 2020 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #231/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolu tion #231/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Tony Fritsch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2020 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #232/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch - Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #232/2020 is
Moved by David Miles, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Special Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2020 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #233/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #233/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the draft Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 be received and approved as presented. There is a recorded vote on resolution #234/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #234/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Bracebridge seeking support of their resolution supporting the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) recommendation and request that both the Federal and Provincial Governments establish a municipal financial assistance program to offset the financial impact of the OCVID-19 pandemic be received and supported. There is a recoded vote on resolution #235/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #235/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the invitation from the Town of Fort Erie for all municipalities across Ontario and Canada to proclaim March 17 to be Essential Workers Day in their respective municipalities be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #236/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #236/2020 is
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Grey County requesting action from the Province to champion the implementation of broadband in the un - serviced and under-serviced areas of Grey County be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #237/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #237/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Sarnia urging the Province to take action with respect to the conditions in Long Term Care homes exposed by the pandemic be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #238/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #238/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Renfrew calling upon the Governments of Ontario and Canada to fast track the review of current and previous Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant applications in order to provide much needed employment and investment into rural Ontario to provide sustainable infrastructure that will be safe and suitable in a post-pandemic setting be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #239/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #239/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Orangeville requesting that the Solicitor General encourage common training requirements for all members of Police Services in Ontario as it relates to diversity, empathy and use of force and further that the Solicitor General provide clarity on police oversight going forward given the anticipated changes to legislation to ensure effective accountability continues and further that updates and refresher courses be mandatory to ensure Police Services have the best and current information available to them and further that the use of force protocols be reviewed to ensure they are safe and meet current standards across the Province be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #240/2020 Thompson, Fritsch, Yanch – Yea Miles – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #240/2020 is
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by Tony Fritsch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments to include rural broadband investment as part of the economic recovery shovel-ready projects for municipalities be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #241/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #241/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #242/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #242/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #243/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #243/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding ditching on the Clark Line Road be received and further that staff be permitted to clean out ditch across private property to allow for adequate road drainage. There is a recorded vote on resolution #244/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch - Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #244/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding ditching on 5th Concession Road S be received and further that ditching and culvert replacement on the 5th Concession Road South be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution # #245/202 0 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #245/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding the sidewalk in front of 3533 Flinton Road be received and that the removal of the sidewalk in that area be approved ensuring that there is the required transition from the sidewalk to the driveway. There is a recorded vote on resolution #246/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #246/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #247/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #247/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Tony Fritsch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the tank for water for firefighting be received and further that staff be requested to issue requests for quotations for landscaping design and installation around the tank for water for firefighting at the Flinton Hall. There is a recorded vote on resolution #248/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #248/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the cultivation of cannabis be received and further that the definition of sensitive use be consistent in both the by-law to regulate public nuisance associated with cannabis cultivation and the zoning by-law amendment and further that cemeteries be included in the definition of sensitive uses and further that section 3 ii) of the draft zoning by-law amendment be amended to remove the word reduce and further that any changes or recommendations from Council be provided to the Solicitor and Planner. There is a recorded vote on resolution #249/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #249/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
es THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Treasurer be received and that the Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emission Template be published on the Township website, and that it be made available to the public in printed form at the office. There is a recorded vote on resolution #250/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #250/2020 is
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by David Mil
Carried
THAT the report prepared by the Fire Chief regarding the recent 9-1-1 outage be received and further that WHEREAS 911 is a crucial public safety services that needs to be reliable ; AND WHEREAS cellular service is spotty at best in many rural parts of Ontario, including a large portion of the Township of Addington Highlands; AND WHEREAS on June 15th, 2020 all Bell land-line 911 service to large portions of Hastings, Lennox & Addington and Frontenac Counties, was
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Helen Yanch
Lost
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Treasurer regarding the June 30th, 2020 accounts be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #252/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #252/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by David Miles
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Treasurer be received and further that the accounts as of June 30, 2020 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #253/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #253/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the verbal report from the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the Enabling Accessibility Fund be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #254/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #254/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the verbal report from the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding gypsy moths be received and further that the creation of an info sheet with tips for property owners to be placed on the Township web-page be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #255/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #255/2020 is
Moved by Tony Fritsch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0685/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a rec orded vote on resolution #256/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #256/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0686/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #257/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #257/2020 is
Moved by Kirby Thompson, seconded by Tony Fritsch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0687/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #258/2020 Miles. Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #258/2020 is
Moved by Helen Yanch, seconded by Kirby Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:56 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #259/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #259/2020 is