Regular Meeting

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated October 15, 2024 be approved as amended. There is a recorded vote on resolution #433/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #433/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the presentation by Lynn Chenier, Director of Prince Edward Lennox & Addington Social Services, attached as Appendix "A" thereto regarding housing services and affordable housing be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #435/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #435/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that a staff report be prepared for the next Council meeting outlining how the Township could respond to the County's request regarding social housing including a list of Township properties which might be suitable for a housing project. There is a recorded vote on resolution #436/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #436/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the 2025 Annual Billing Statement Package from the Municipal Policing Bureau of the Ontario Provincial Police be received and

THAT it be resolved that the correspondence from the Mazinaw Property Owners Association regarding government action to manage Eurasian Water-Milfoil be received; AND FURTHER THAT the request that the Township of Addington Highlands communicate to the Ministry of Natural Resources Council’s concern regarding the importance of provincial management of this invasive species and the request for a meeting with the MP’s and the MPP’s in both ridings, senior level representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Department of Oceans and Fisheries and the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority be supported in principle and that staff be requested to communicate with their counterparts at the Township of North Frontenac to determine their interest in a meeting with the above referenced representatives; AND FURTHER THAT the request to pursue the ‘Ontario Protecting Environment from Harmful Invasive Species’ $16 million grant be

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of St. Charles in support of Public Health Sudbury and Districts' recommendations strongly encouraging Health Canada to take immediate action to close the regulatory gap that permits the sale of nicotine pouches to youth under 18 years of age; and urging Health Canada to strengthen regulations to restrict the sale of new and emerging tobacco and nicotine products, ensuring that nicotine availability to children and youth never occur again; and strongly encouraging the Government of Ontario to exclusively sell nicotine pouches from behind pharmacy counters, limit their display in retail settings, and restrict their promotion, especially to youth; and requesting the Government of Ontario to expand the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy to create a comprehensive, coherent public health-orientated framework for the regulation of vaping and all nicotine-containing products be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #439/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #439/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Temiskaming Shores requesting the Government of Ontario to reverse their decision to allow alcohol to be sold in more locations and implement the following recommendations: permit municipalities to opt out of retail alcohol expansion; grant municipalities the powers to use zoning to determine where new alcohol retail locations are acceptable; not permit alcohol sales within 150 m if schools, daycares, or substance use facilities; prohibit the sale of alcohol at gas stations; require health warning labels on all alcohol containers; dedicate a portion of provincial alcohol revenue to addressing alcohol related harms; and develop and implement a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy, in partnership with municipalities, that prioritizes health and safety and considers the costs associated with alcohol consumption be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #441/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #441/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the letter from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks endorsing the expansion of the Ontario Deposit Return Program to include non-alcoholic beverage containers be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #442/2024 Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Hook – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #442/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Cobourg supporting the BC government's approach to providing secure, involuntary care for individuals with severe mental health and addictions challenges, as a compassionate and necessary intervention for those unable to seek help on their own and further urging the Province of Ontario to implement similar measures to ensure that individuals with severe mental health and addictions issues in Ontario have access to secure, involuntary care when necessary be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #444/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #444/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #445/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #445/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that a letter be sent to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation requesting they consider paving the shoulders of Highway 41 for bike lanes at such time that they re-pave the section of Highway that is currently being worked on and further that this also be considered on all other highways within Addington Highlands when future work is being done. There is a recorded vote on resolution #446/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #446/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received and further that the Working Group - Waste Management/Diversion meeting be set for October 29, 2024 at 9:00 am. There is a recorded vote on resolution #448/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #448/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #450/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #450/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager regarding the installation of a fence at the Flinton Library be received and further that the installation of a 5 foot high chain link fence on the western boundary of the Flinton Library property be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #452/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #452/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of October 15, 2024 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “B” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #454/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #454/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0945/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #455/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #455/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:53 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #456/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #456/2024 is