Regular Meeting

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2024 be adopted as presented There is a recorded vote on resolution #102/2024 Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Thompson – Absent Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #102/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the presentation and request from the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes regarding the installation of Remembrance Day Banners along Hwy #41 in Northbrook and Cloyne be received and further that Council supports in principle the installation of Remembrance Day Banners conditional on approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Hydro One and further that Shelby Kramp-Neuman, MP and Ric Bresee, MPP be contacted and asked for their support. There is a recorded vote on resolution #103/2024 Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Thompson - Absent Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #103/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Ken Chatson regarding the Official Plan be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #105/2024 Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Thompson – Absent Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #105/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Ministry of Natural Resources for permission to use road allowances with the Township of Addington Highlands to study the demographic distribution of black bear in the area be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #106/2024 Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Thompson – Absent Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #106/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the request from the Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association to repair the Trail’s End Boat Launch be received and approved and further that a reply be sent to Mr. Arthurs advising that the Township approved the request for repairs to the Trails End Boat Launch and that approvals from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Quinte Conservation are being sought. There is a recorded vote on resolution #107/2024 Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Thompson – Absent Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #107/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the request from the Office of Ric Bresee, MPP regarding support for a MOBUS be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #108/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #108/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Goderich calling upon both ROMA and OGRA to re-establish a combined OGRA and ROMA annual conference be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #109/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #109/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from Tay Valley Township declaring a climate change crisis for the purposes of naming, framing and deepening their commitment in their climate change action plan to protect their local ecosystems, local economy and community from climate change and further that the resolution be revisited each term of Council and within the first year of the new council be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #110/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #110/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Aurora seeks endorsement of their resolution requesting that the Mayor reconsider using strong mayor powers to alter the current structure of Council and/or committee meetings, but rather remains the same as officials were originally elected to do be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #112/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #112/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Aurora in support of the call to action the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has submitted to the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them, in consultation with municipal governments; and requesting that the legislation encompasses the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's letter of recommendations which includes options for enforcing compliance by council members with Municipal Codes of Conduct be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #113/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #113/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Aurora requesting the Province and the Minister of Education to assist in making school board facilities available to local municipalities on a priority, cost recovery rate; and further requesting the school boards within the jurisdiction of the Town of Aurora to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town for the shared use of school gymnasiums on evenings and weekends be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #114/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #114/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the County of Lambton requesting that the Province of Ontario i) upload from local municipalities the responsibility of and costs associated with the continued construction, operation, and maintenance of major municipally-owned highways throughout the Province of Ontario to the Ministry of Transportation; or, ii) alternatively, if uploading is not the preferred option of the Province and/or local municipality, to appropriately increase the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund to municipalities so as to fairly and equitably allocate resources to Ontario municipalities be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #115/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #115/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Quinte West calling on the Federal Government to re-evaluate their lack of funding for municipalities with a population of less than $50,000 in rural Ontario and to make available funding for infrastructure programs to help build infrastructure to help build much-needed new homes and further that the Province of Ontario be asked to invest more than the currently allocated $200 million into their Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #116/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #116/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Amaranth requesting that the Province of Ontario pause advancement on proposed highway 413 and redirect the approximate $8 billion cost for highway 413 to support municipal infrastructure costs and housing construction initiatives and further that at least 50% of those funds be allocated for small urban and rural Ontario with populations less than 50,000 be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #119/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #119/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #120/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #120/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the update from the Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee meeting prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer be received and further that the request from the Flinton Recreation Club for permission to paint pickleball, tennis and badminton court lines on the cement of the Flinton rink be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #121/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #121/2024 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 #123/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #123/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Treasurer's Report for 2023 Building Services costs and reserves, made pursuant to Sec 10 of By-law #0709/2020 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #125/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #125/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Purchasing (Lease Financing) Report for 2023 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #127/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #127/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of March 15, 2024 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #129/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #129/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Township investigate the pros and cons of designating historical properties. There is a recorded vote on resolution #131/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #131/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0915/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #132/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #132/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0916/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #133/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #133/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0917/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #134/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #134/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:28 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #135/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #135/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated March 19, 2024 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #101/2024 Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Thompson – Absent Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #101/2024 is