Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated August 4, 2020 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #265/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #265/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2020 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #266/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #266/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the verbal report from Dave Twiddy be received and further that staff proceed with obtaining a quote from Durham Energy Specialist Limited for an audit on the complete building envelope. There is a recorded vote on resolution #267/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #267/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Richard Webb for seasonal road access to Campbell's Bay from Addington Road 5 or Long Mallory Lake be received and further that the request be denied as the Township has no jurisdiction over the land proposed for the road access. There is a recorded vote on resolution #268/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #268/2020 is

WHEREAS the province reaffirmed its commitment to "continue its cost share funding arrangement with municipalities....to support high priority repairs to conservation authority infrastructure" in its March 2020 Ontario Flooding Strategy; AND WHEREAS the province allocated $5 million annually for this purpose in 2003 and has not increased or indexed the funding envelope in 17 years; AND WHEREAS demand for replacement and upgrade of water and erosion control assets is ever increasing due to aging infrastructure and the impacts of climate change; AND WHEREAS critical infrastructure within the Mississippi Valley watershed that serves this municipality did not receive funding this year and there are no guarantees that it will in the foreseeable future based on current program demand; AND WHEREAS should funding not be received from the province for these and other MVCA capital projects the burden of those costs will fall in part to this municipality; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the CAO be directed to draft a letter on behalf of Council for submission to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing supporting the letter from the MVCA and requesting that funding of the Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) program be significantly increased and that program rules be adjusted to allow for reasonable construction periods and the carry-over of funds between the fisca

THAT it be resolved that the letter from the Township of South Perth to Agricorp concerning the farm property class tax rate program calling on a review of the current program in an effort to find efficiencies and ultimately, a less disruptive classification process be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #270/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #270/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Puslinch calling upon the Province to work with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to address the assessment issue related to aggregate resource properties so that aggregate resource properties are assessed for their industrial value be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #271/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #271/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of South Glengarry seeking endorsement of their resolution urging the Ontario Government to provide funding to increase full-time positions in place of casual and part-time labour in long term care homes and that the Ministry of Long Term Care act to regularly inspect all long term care homes and that sound infection control measures are put in place in all Ontario long term care homes be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #272/2020 Miles – Abstains Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 1 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #272/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Oshawa calling on the Federal, Provincial and Regional Government to help local municipalities assist their local social cultural, service clubs, and children/youth minor sporting organizations with clear and definitive relief funding programs directed to help sustain the aforementioned groups through these trying times imposed on them by the effects of of COVID-19 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #273/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #273/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Kingsville requesting that the Province of Ontario expand their Rent Assistance Program to include all businesses in a lease agreement within all "residential-above-commercial" properties without a cap on commercial/residential ratio be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #274/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #274/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent acknowledging and supporting the Private Members Bill put forward by Majid Jowhari; M-36, Emancipation Day be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #275/2020 Miles – Abstains Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 1 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #275/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #276/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #276/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 277 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #277/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #2 78 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #278/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the Northbrook Medical Centre be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 279 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote on resolution #279/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding Council Chamber furniture be received and further that the quotation received from Belmont Custom Cabinetry in the amount of $13,920 plus HST be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 280 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #280/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding amending the Procedure By-law to allow for electronic meeting participation be received and further that a draft amendment to the Procedure By-law to allow for electronic meeting participation be brought forward to the next meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 281 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent - 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #281/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by Tanya Rosenblath regarding the health & safety inspections at the Township waste sites be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 282 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #282/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding a By-law to Regulate Public Nuisance Associated with Cannabis Cultivation be received and further that By-law #0690/2020 being a By-law to Regulate Public Nuisance Associated with Cannabis Cultivation be read a first and second time and be brought to the floor for discussion. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 283 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #283/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Treasurer be received and further, THAT it be resolved that The Township of Addington Highlands directs staff to apply for the grant opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program for The Township of Addington Highlands Advancement of Asset Management Planning and further, THAT it be resolved that The Township of Addington Highlands commits to conducting the following activities in its proposed project submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program to advance our asset management program:  Develop a long-term strategy to address the current state of the existing assets, criticality and life cycle cost,  Create a centralized location for the data to be used by the Asset Management Team and  Increase staff training and awareness of asset management. Be it further resolved that The Township of Addington Highlands commits $16,000 from its 2020 operating budget allocated for asset management towards the cost of this initiative. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 2 8 4 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstent ions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #284/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the accounts as of July 31, 2020 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “ A ” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #2 85 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #285/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0691/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #28 6 /2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas -4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #286/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting of August 4, 2020 be adjourned at 2:10 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #2 8 7/2020 Miles, Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #287/2020 is