Regular Meeting

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated August 6, 2024 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #323/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #323/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024 be adopted as presented. There is a recorded vote on resolution #324/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #324/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the request for an exemption from the Noise By-law during the North of 7 Challenge event be received and further that the request for exemption from Sections 3 and 9 of Noise By-law# 0060/2000 for the North of 7 Challenge event to be held on August 31, 2024 and September 1, 2024 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #327/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #327/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Darryl and Natalie Tryon for an exemption to By-law #0060/2000, being a By-law to Regulate Noise within the Township of Addington Highlands, from 7:30 pm on October 5 th , 2024 to 12:00 am on October 6 th , 2024 be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #328/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #328/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the request from Farnden & Brown to create an access route over an unopened road allowance lying between Concession 2 & 3 in front of Lots 16 & 17 being Part of PIN 45146-0161 be

THAT it be resolved that the request from Marlean McLean for the installation of a growing dome for a community garden and research on possible funding sources be received and further that Council supports community gardens in principle and is open to a Community Group approaching Council with a proposal in the future. There is a recorded vote on resolution #330/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #330/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from Tay Valley Township supporting the concept of a basic income guarantee for working-age adults to help combat low income and economic vulnerability within their community and calling upon the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments to collaborate on the design, introduction, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a national basic income guarantee program for working-age adults be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #331/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #331/2024 is

Fritsch WHERAS the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3 million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being de-rostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; and WHEREAS it has becoming increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; and WHEREAS Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long-term care, and paramedicine; and WHEREAS the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has decline from 77 in 2008 to 65 in 2022; and WHEREAS per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada, and WHEREAS a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector-wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in the Township of Addington Highlands and Ontario, to fund health care appropriately and ensure every Ontarian has access to physician care. There is a recorded vote on resolution #332/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #332/

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Terrace Bay calling on the Ontario Government to immediately implement sustainable funding for small rural municipalities by reabsorbing the cost of the Ontario Provincial Police Force back into the provincial budget with no cost recovery to municipalities be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #333/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #333/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury endorsing the creation of a province-wide long-service medal for police and for paramedics modelled after the existing such award for firefighters be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #335/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #335/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Puslinch in support of the Lake of Bays request for Royal Assent of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System in the Ontario Building Code Act be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #337/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #337/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #338/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #338/2024 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 #339/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #339/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #340/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #340/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding a funding opportunity through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund for the completion of a GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study for Township owned facilities be received and further that the request from staff for permission to proceed with the submission of an application prepared by Hummingbird Energy and Sustainable Projects Group to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund on behalf of the Township of Addington Highlands be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #341/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #341/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the verbal update from the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Capital Grant Stream be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #342/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #342/2024 is

That it be resolved that council receives the report from the fire chief and approves the fire chief applying for the “Fire Protection Grant”. There is a recorded vote on resolution #343/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #343/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of July 31, 2024 Appended to the Minutes as Appendix “A” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #344/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #344/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0934/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #345/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #345/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0936/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #347/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #347/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0937/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #348/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #348/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 1:58 pm There is a recorded vote on resolution #349/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #349/2024 is