Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024 be adopted as presented. There is a recorded vote on resolution #28/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #28/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the update regarding renewable energy prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #31/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #31/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the verbal update regarding the Official Plan Review from the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #32/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #32/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meetings of the 23 rd of January and the 6 th of February 2024 be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #33/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #33/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from St. Luke’s United Church in Denbigh to waive the rental fee for the Denbigh Hall for a Pancake Supper to be held on February 13, 2024 be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #34/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #34/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Jenny Ploughman to waive the rental fees for the Denbigh Hall and the Addington Highlands Community Centre – Denbigh for the Eastern Ontario Homesteading Conference to be held on May 4, 2024 be received and approved with the requirement that all recyclables and waste be removed by the renter. There is a recorded vote on resolution #35/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #35/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that staff contact Quinte Conservation Authority to see if they are reaching out area cottage associations to see if they are interested in participating in the program. #36/2024

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the information from Quinte Conservation regarding the 2024 Tree Seedling Program be received and further that the Township participate in the program with a limit of 10 trees per person and further that the Township advertise this program on the Township Facebook page and take telephone calls for orders. There is a recorded vote on resolution #37/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #37/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Mississauga regarding the administration of residential tenancies in Ontario and requesting the Government of Ontario to immediately move forward on all 61 recommendations of the Ombudsman’s Report titled Administrative Justice Delayed, Fairness Denied released in May 2023 be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #39/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #39/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the County of Prince Edward requesting a meeting with MPP Todd Smith to discuss the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements and requesting that Fire Underwriters Survey create a new community fire-protection and fire prevention insurance system that does not put all municipalities under the same umbrella, with distinct categories for rural and urban municipalities be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #40/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Fritsch – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #40/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Mono calling on other municipalities and the Province of Ontario to recognize a Road Safety Emergency and take action to launch a province wide road safety educational program to be funded by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to advertise games of chance and lotteries in Ontario; to review and increase Highway Traffic Act fines and penalties to reflect a deterrent amount and consequence that sends a message that driving is a privilege subject to conditions; to permit municipalities to deploy automated speed enforcement in 80 km/hr zones or less without having to declare Community Safety Zones and without onerous conditions; to establish a Working Group with municipalities to identify and recommend elimination of regulatory red tape associated with the use of ASE and AMPs; to develop mechanisms that ensure that Provincial Offences Act fines and penalties do not lose their deterrent effect over time; and to work with municipalities to create better means of collecting POA fines and Victim Surcharge monies estimated to exceed $1 billion as far back as 2011 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #41/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #41/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #42/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #42/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendation from the Working Group - Waste Management/Diversion regarding the 2024 Waste Site Holiday Hours be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #43/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #43/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the verbal update from Deputy Reeve Fritsch regarding the Steering Committee - Age Friendly Communities be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #44/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #44/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the submissions of interest for the Addington Highlands Library Board from Lynda Armstrong, Patricia Dicks and Margaret Forde be received and further that Patricia Dicks be appointed to the Board. There is a recorded vote on resolution #45/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #45/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Addington Highlands Library Board Meeting Minutes of November 23, 2023 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #46/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #46/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Roads and Waste Department Update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received and further There is a recorded vote on resolution #47/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #47/2024 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 #48/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #48/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report regarding the Community Transportation Grant be

THAT it be resolved that Council receives the report entitled Northbrook Fire Station Electrical Issue be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #50/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #50/2024 is

WHEREAS legislation has been passed requiring Fire Fighters to be certified that will come into force in 2026; AND WHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of providing fire protection services; AND WHEREAS Council desires to keep Denbigh Fire Department as providing those protective services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in order to meet legislation Council recognizes there will be costs and that council approves expending the necessary funds. There is a recorded vote on resolution #51/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #51/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of January 31, 2024 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “A” thereto be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #52/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #52/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Sonya Robinson for the waiver of the Flinton Hall rental fees for a community pancake breakfast fundraiser benefiting the students at NAEC be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #53/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #53/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0907/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #54/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #54/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0909/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #56/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #56/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0910/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #57/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #57/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:23 p.m. There is a recorded vote on resolution #58/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #58/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated February 6, 2024 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #27/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #27/2024 is