Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (20 motions)
20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated May 2, 2023 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #202/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #202/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the letter from the Township of Addington Highlands to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada regarding the relocation of the Northbrook Branch of BMO Bank of Montreal be received and further a letter be sent to the Complaint Department of the Bank of Montreal voicing Councils concerns. There is a recorded vote on resolution #205/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #205/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Audit Findings Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2022, appended to the Minutes as Appendix “A”, and the Consolidated Financial Statements prepared by KPMG be received and approved as presented. There is a recorded vote on resolution #206/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #206/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
WHEREAS the draft 2023 Township Operating and Capital Budgets have been compiled showing estimated expenditures and transfers totaling $7,199,544, pre-levy aggregate revenues of $1,688,403.85, plus an OMPF grant of $2,053,400; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands adopts a net amount to levy of $3,457,740.15 AND FURTHER that a By-law be enacted on this date to set the rates of taxation for 2023. There is a recorded vote on resolution #208/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #208/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Site Selection Report prepared by Spectra Point Inc. on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc. with respect to the proposed location for a wireless communications tower at 240 Aide Road be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #210/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #210/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the email from David Garrow regarding affordable housing and the Housing Accelerator Fund be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #211/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #211/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo calling on the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Province of Ontario to protect the privacy of candidates and donors by removing the requirement for their street name, number and postal code to be listed on publicly available forms and further that for verification purposes, the addresses of all candidates and all donors over $100 be submitted to the municipal clerk on separate forms that are protected by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will not be published be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #212/2023 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Fritsch – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #212/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Puslinch providing notice to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting that the litter on the roadside of the 401 be cleaned up in accordance with the Ministry initiative “Act on Litter Ontario” be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #215/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #215/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #216/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #216/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Library Board Minutes dated March 23, 2023 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #217/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #217/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Roads and Waste update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #218/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #218/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding an analysis with respect to a mechanics position in the Roads Department be received and further that the Personnel and Finance Committee meet to discuss in more depth and bring a recommendation back to Council. There is a recorded vote on resolution #219/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #219/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #220/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #220/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the application to purchase shore road allowance from Dann be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #222/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #222/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the accounts as of April 30, 2023 appended to the minutes as Appendix "C" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #225/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #225/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Township request that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry supply and install signage at the public boat launches prohibiting camping or permit the Township to install the appropriate signage and further that a letter be sent to our Member of Provincial Parliament and the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry expressing frustration over the lack of enforcement on Crown Land pertaining to garbage and camping. There is a recorded vote on resolution #226/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #226/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0858/2023 bee passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #227/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #227/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0859/2023 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #228/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #228/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0861/2023 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #230/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #230/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:24 pm There is a recorded vote on resolution #231/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #231/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch