Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated May 4, 2021 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #190/2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #190/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #192/2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #192/2021 is

Fritsch THAT WHEREAS the draft 2021 Township Operating and Capital Budgets have been compiled showing estimated aggregate expenditures and transfers totaling $6,741,812.18, pre-levy aggregate revenues of $1,545,567.18 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 amount of $3,149,745; AND FURTHER that a By-law be enacted on this date to set the rates of taxation for 2021. There is a recorded vote on resolution #194/2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #194/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting that one member of Council from each municipality participate in a telephone townhall session as part of consultations on how to strengthen accountability for municipal council members be received and further that Deputy Reeve Fritsch be appointed to represent the Township. There is a recorded vote on resolution #195/2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #195/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Cambridge calling on the Premier to require Ontario employers to provide no less than five paid sick days annually to workers - after three months of employment - by amending the the Employment Standards Act, 2000, or through a different mechanism and to provide necessary funding, fiscal relief and/or support to employers so that all workers in Ontario have access to no less than 10 paid sick days annually in the event of a declared infectious disease emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure all Ontario workers have access to protected and paid emergency leave so care can be provided to children, parents, and/or other family members who may become ill and that all workers may receive paid time off to enable them to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #196/2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #196/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Brantford calling on the Province of Ontario to withdraw its prohibition on golfing and any other outdoor recreational activities which can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #199/2021 Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yanch – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #199/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from t he Town of Fort Erie requesting that the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks consider legislative changes that would permit the expansion of source water protection to aquifers and private services be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #200/2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #200/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #202/2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #202/2021 is

THAT the verbal report provided by the Reeve concerning the last meeting of the Community Control Group be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 203 /2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #203/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #2 04 /2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #204/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the results of the RFQ for dust suppressant be received and further that the bid from Morris Chemical in the amount of $0.268/litre plus HST per 20,000 L load and $0.307/litre plus HST per tandem load be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 205 /2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #205/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 206 /2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #206/2021 is

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; AND WHEREAS Council approved the WSIB maximum insurable earnings ceiling of $102,800 for 2021 during their regular meeting held on December 15, 2020; AND WHEREAS the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act has recently been amended resulting in a reduction of the maximum insurable earnings ceiling from $102,800 to $97,308 for 2021; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands does hereby adopt the WSIB maximum insurable earnings ceiling of $97,308 as the basis for calculating WSIB coverage for all its volunteer firefighters in 2021. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 20 7 /2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #207/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding Education Development Charges proposed by the French Public School Board be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 208 /2021 Yanch, Miles, Fritsch and Thompson – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #208/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the transfer of portions of the Buckshot Lake/County Rd 30 to the County of Lennox & Addington be received and further that Staff be directed to have legal counsel prepare the appropriate documents and further that Staff prepare a by-law to affect the transfer of PIN's 450330070, 450330092, 450330093, and 450330094. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 210 /2021 Miles, Fritsch, Thompson and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #210/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk / Planning Secretary be received and further that the shore road allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake, lying in front of Lot 1, Plan 947, Geographic Township of Anglesea described as Parts 4, 5 & 6 on the Preliminary Survey be declared surplus to the Township's needs and that the closure and sale to the abutting owner Lynn Oborne be approved in principle and further that an easement be granted to Hydro One to protect existing infrastructure and a Right of Way be provided over Part 4 in favor of Parts 7 & 8 on the Preliminary Survey. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 211 /2021 Miles, Fritsch, Thompson and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #211/2021 is

THAT the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary be received and further that the shore road allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake, lying in front of Part Lot 14, Concession 9, Geographic Township of Anglesea described as Part 5 on 29R-10417 be declared surplus to the Township's needs and that the closure and sale to the abutting owners Ryan and Kristine Broek be approved in principle. There is a recorded vote on resolution # 213 /2021 Miles, Fritsch, Thompson and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #213/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0730/2021 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #2 16 /2021 Miles, Fritsch, Thompson and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #216/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0731/2021 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #2 17 /2021 Miles, Fritsch, Thompson and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #217/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:28 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #2 18 /2021 Miles, Fritsch, Thompson and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #218/2021 is