Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the agenda dated December 15, 2020 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #453/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #453/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Special Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2020 be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #454/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #454/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2020 be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #455/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #455/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the presentation from the Ontario Negotiation Team for the Algonquins of Ontario Land Claim be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #456/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #456/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendation from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #457/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #457/2020 is

THAT WHEREAS the exact 2021 insurance renewal rates were not available at the time of the meeting; AND WHEREAS early indications are that there will be an increase in the rates by approximately 10-20%; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to approve the 2021 insurance renewal once the final rates are received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #458/2020 Miles – Abstains Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 1 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #458/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Broker be requested to make a presentation to Council explaining how they compare rates and determine which ones to recommend to Council and further that they provide a projection as to where they think rates may be for the 2022 renewal. There is a recorded vote on resolution #459/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #459/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the notice from Daryl Kramp, MPP Hastings- Lennox and Addington regarding the Rural Economic Development (RED) program be received and

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Hamilton requesting the Government of Ontario to place an interim cap of 2.5 mega tonnes per year on our gas plant and greenhouse gas pollution and develop and implement a plan to phase-out all gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 to ensure that Ontario meets its climate targets be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #461/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #461/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Region of Peel requesting that upon passage of the 2020 Ontario Budget, the amendment to the Assessment Act to apply the existing property tax exemption for Ontario branches of the Royal Canadian Legion, for 2019 and subsequent tax years, to Ontario units of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada be implemented as soon as possible. be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #462/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #462/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Peter Julian, MP New Westminster-Burnaby for endorsement of Bill C-213, the Canada Pharmacare Act be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #463/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #463/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Hamilton requesting that the Province implement a temporary cap on commissions for food service delivery companies be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #464/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #464/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #465/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #465/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that a token of appreciation be provided to Township Employees, including members of the Denbigh and Kaladar/Barrie volunteer fire departments, in the amount of a $25.00 Foodland gift card to be paid from the Roads and Waste, Denbigh Fire Department and General Budgets. There is a recorded vote on resolution #466/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #466/2020 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 #467/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #467/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the 2021 Salary Grid for Non-Unionized Staff be received and further that the proposed 2021 Salary Grid for Non-Unionized Staff be approved and further that Council's remuneration be increased by 3% effective January 1, 2021. There is a recorded vote on resolution #468/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #468/2020 is

n THAT WHEREAS the Township of Addington Highlands has volunteer firefighters ( “ VFF ” ) for whom it must provide Workers ’ Safety and Insurance Board ( “ WSIB ” ) coverage on an annual basis; AND WHEREAS the annual WSIB premium for such volunteers must be based upon a “ deemed ” level of insurable earnings; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands does hereby adopt the WSIB maximum insurable earnings ceiling of $102,800 as the basis for calculating WSIB coverage for all its volunteer firefighters in 2021. There is a recorded vote on resolution #469/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #469/2020 is

THAT WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands adopted the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2020 on May 5th, 2020 in accordance with the Township’s Procedure By-Law; AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to adjust portions of the 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that at December 31, 2020 any uncommitted 2020 Environmental Services budget funds, not exceeding $160,000 be transferred to an unfunded “Reserve – Environmental Capital”; AND THAT the funds received in 2020 for logo bags and tipping fees be transferred to an unfunded reserve entitled “Reserve – Waste Disposal Site”; AND THAT the funds received in 2020 from Stewardship Ontario be transferred to an unfunded reserve entitled “Reserve – Waste Disposal Site”; AND THAT at December 31, 2020 any uncommitted 2020 Transportation Services budget funds, not exceeding $350,000 be transferred to an unfunded Reserve – Roads Buildings and Structures; AND THAT at December 31, 2020 any uncommitted 2020 Transportation Services budget funds, not exceeding $350,000 be transferred to an unfunded Reserve – Roads Equipment; AND THAT the sum of $6,936.89 received “for aggregate licence fees” in 2020, be allocated to an unfunded reserve entitled “Reserve for Working Funds – Aggregate Licences” in anticipation of future administrative costs of certain pits licenced to the Township; AND THAT at December 31, 2020 any uncommitted 2020 General budget funds not exceeding $100,000 be

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the Lakelands Family Health Team be received and further that the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to submit a Community Grants Application to the Mazinaw Community Fund which is accessed through the Community Foundation for Lennox & Addington requesting funding for the installation of a back up power source for the Northbrook Medical Centre and the Clinic at the Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh in the amount of $ 60,000.00. There is a recorded vote on resolution #471/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #471/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - COVID - 19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream be received and further that staff be authorized to submit an application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - COVID -19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase and installation of a back up generator at the Northbrook Firehall and Northbrook Garage and exhaust fans for the Denbigh and Northbrook Garages. There is a recorded vote on resolution #472/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #472/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that resolution #447/2020 be amended to exclude the reference to the triangle portion representing Crown Land lying within the area shown as road allowance as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has confirmed that that portion is indeed not included in the proposed disposition. There is a recorded vote on resolution #473/2020 Miles, Yanch, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #473/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the accounts as of December 15, 2020 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "B" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #474/2020 Miles, Fritsch, Yanch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #474/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0709/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #475/2020 Miles, Fritsch, Yanch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #475/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0710/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #476/2020 Miles, Fritsch, Yanch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #476/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0711/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #477/2020 Miles, Fritsch, Yanch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #477/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0712/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #478/2020 Miles, Fritsch, Yanch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #478/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0713/2020 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #479/2020 Miles, Fritsch, Yanch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #479/2020 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2020 be adjourned at 2:50 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #480/2020 Miles, Fritsch, Yanch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #480/2020 is