The Addington Highlands Record

Regular Meeting

September 5, 2023

Who was there

Present (3): Ken Hook, Thompson, Yanch

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 (23 motions)

21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated September 5, 2023 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #385/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #385/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2023 be adopted as presented. There is a recorded vote on resolution #387/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #387/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the request from Marlean McLean to have the third email read aloud and included in the Minutes be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #388/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #388/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the email correspondence from David Garrow regarding affordable housing and the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy and Marlean McLean regarding the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #389/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #389/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting of September 5, 2023 be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #390/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #390/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Mr. Ruth be received and further that the Manager of Roads and Waste be requested to meet with Mr. Ruth to assess the damage to the road and determine what can be done. There is a recorded vote on resolution #391/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #391/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that Stephanie Marrisett's request to address Council regarding the Unreasonable Behaviour Policy be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #393/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #393/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the request from Teri Woods to use the Flinton Hall parking lot or the Flinton Rink in case of rain for the 6 th Annual Trunk or Treat event be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #395/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #395/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Fort Erie calling on the Government of Ontario to establish a regulatory framework requiring digital platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO to require owners using the digital platforms to comply with municipal planning and licensing regulations, and prevent advertising of properties that are not registered with the relevant municipality, and provide a contact with the platform to ensure ongoing and effective communications for provincial and municipal officials, and further that the Province of Ontario work with municipalities to address situations in which long-term housing stock has been
Moved by Councillor Hook
Lost
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Port Severn formally endorsing the call for a new Just Transition Transfer and urging the Federal Government to establish a new Just Transition Transfer, starting with a major financial commitment in the next federal budget be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #397/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #397/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent requesting the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services to review the MFIPPA and consider recommendations as follows: that MFIPPA assign the Municipal Clerk, or designate to be the Head under the Act; that MFIPPA be updated to address current and emerging technologies; that MFIPPA regulate the need for consistent routine disclosure practices across institutions; that the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious actions be reviewed and take into consideration the community and available resources in which it is applied; that the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious also consider the anonymity of requesters, their abusive nature and language in requests to ensure protection from harassment as provided for in the Occupational Health and Safety Act; that the application and scalability of fees be designed to ensure taxpayers are protected from persons abusing the access to information process; that administrative practices implied or required under the Act, including those of the IPC, be reviewed and modernized; and that the integrity of the Act be maintained to protect personal privacy and transparent governments be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #399/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #399/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Emo urging the Provincial Government to rescind the Ontario Black Ash Recovery Strategy at least as it concerns the Rainy River District and Northwestern Ontario; seek further understanding of the health of the Black Ash in the Rainy River District and Northwestern Ontario; and complete a provincial study regarding the socio-economic impact on this part of Northwestern Ontario in consultation with stakeholders before any policies are passed and enacted upon be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #400/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #400/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #401/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #401/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received and further that the Recreation Budget be amended to include the replacement of the carpet in the lower level of the Flinton Hall and eliminate the replacement of the tables and chairs and the installation of recessed lighting in the upper level of the Flinton Hall. There is a recorded vote on resolution #404/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #404/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding Potentia Renewables Inc.'s interest in collecting wind data and intent to erect a meteorological (MET) tower in the Denbigh and Vennachar area be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #406/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #406/2023 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 shore road allowance lying in front of Lot 29, Concession 3, RP29R-75, Part 24, Geographic Township of Abinger, more particularly described as RP29R-5880, Part 1 on Mazinaw Lake be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #408/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #408/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Fire Chief be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #409/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #409/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the emergency preparedness update prepared by the CEMC be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #410/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #410/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0879/2023 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #412/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #412/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0881/2023 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #414/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #414/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that a decision on By-law #0882/2023, being a By-law to Adopt an Unreasonable Behaviour Policy for the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, be
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Deferred
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0884/2023 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #417/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #417/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:16 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #418/2023 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #418/2023 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried

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