Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated December 1, 2020 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #430/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #430/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2020 be adopted as presented. There is a recorded vote on resolution #431/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #431/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the closed meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #432/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #432/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the 2021 Council Meeting Schedule be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #433/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #433/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Land O ’ Lakes Community Services for a donation to the Christmas Hamper Program be received and further that a donation of $500 be made to the Program. There is a recorded vote on resolution #434/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #434/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that funds, in the amount of $3,000, earmarked for the 2020 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner be donated equally between the Denbigh Community Foodbank and the Land O ’ Lakes Foodbank. There is a recorded vote on resolution #435/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #435/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Howick requesting the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to consider lowering the interest rate on Tile Drain Loans to 4% and increasing the yearly loan limit to $100,000 be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #436/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #436/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Essa, the Town of Shelburne and the Municipality of Grey Highlands calling on the Province of Ontario to repeal Schedule 6 of the Budget Measures Act (Bill 229); to continue to work with conservation authorities to find workable solutions to reduce red tape and create conditions for growth; to respect the current conservation authority and municipal relationships; and embrace their longstanding partnership with the conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources they need to effectively implement their watershed management role be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #437/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #437/2020 is

WHEREAS the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act – Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act; WHEREAS the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities ’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging review and appeal of planning applications; and WHEREAS we rely on the watershed expertise provided by the local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act; and WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without conservation authority watershed data and expertise; and WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs; and WHEREAS municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on Conservation Authority Boards should be a municipal decision, and the Chair and Vice Chair of the Conservation Authority Board should be duly elected; and WHEREAS the changes to the ‘ Duty of Members ’ contradicts the fiduciary duty of a Conservation Authority Board member to represent the best interests of the conservation authority and its responsibility to the

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Mono calling on the Province of Ontario to repeal Section 6 of the Budget Measures Act (Bill 229); to continue to work with conservation authorities to find workable solutions to reduce red tape and create conditions for growth; and if the Section is not repealed completely then to consider specific amendments be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #439/2020 Miles, Yanch and Fritsch – Yea Thompson – Abstains Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #439/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters of information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #440/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #440/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the verbal report from the Community Control Group regarding COVID-19 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 441 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #441/2020 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 # 442 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #442/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding parking enforcement on County Roads be received and further that staff be requested to prepared a by-law authorizing the execution of an agreement between the Township and the County of Lennox & Addington for the provision of parking enforcement on County Roads. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 443 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #443/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 444 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #444/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the Office Christmas Hours be received and further that Section 11 of the Personnel and Employment Policies and Procedures Manual be revised to indicate that the Municipal Office will be closed from noon on the 24th of December until 8:30 on the 2nd of January. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 445 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #445/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding Part 8 Sewage Systems Administration and Enforcement be received and further that staff be requested draft a revised Schedule 'A' to the Building By-law which includes fees for permits under Part 8 of the Building Code for the next regular Council meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 446 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #446/2020 is

s THAT it be resolved that a letter be provided to the Owners of 1403 Hughes Landing Road advising that the Township has no objection to the disposition of this Crown Land running through Part Lot 14, Concession 9, Geographic Township of Anglesea, provided it is added to the adjoining land by consolidating the PIN’s and not held separately and further that the triangle portion representing Crown Land lying within the area shown as road allowance not be included in the disposition. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 447 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #447/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary be received and further that Staff advise Mr. & Mrs. Boomhour that the Municipality is willing to accept the transfer of that portion of the travelled road known as Ball road represented as Parts 4, 5 & 6 on the preliminary survey dated November 13, 2020 provided it is at no cost to the Municipality. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 448 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded resolution #448/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the verbal report by the Fire Chief be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 449 / 2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #449/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the accounts as of November 30, 2020 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #450/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #450/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0708/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #451/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #451/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 1:53 p.m. There is a recorded vote on resolution #452/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #452/2020 is