Regular Meeting

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated November 19, 2024 be approved as amended to include information on the upcoming Northbrook Santa Claus Parade and the Edible Tree Grant program under Business Arising. There is a recorded vote on resolution #479/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #479/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2024 be adopted as presented. There is a recorded vote on resolution #480/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #480/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the verbal update from Patricia Gray, Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Update be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #482/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #482/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the submission of an application under the Edible Tree Grant and the Treemendous Grant programs be

THAT it be resolved that the request from Land O'Lakes Community Services for a donation to the Christmas Hamper Program be received [and further that whereas $750 was included in the 2024 Budget for the Land O'Lakes Community Services Christmas Hamper Program therefore a donation of $750 to said program be approved There is a recorded vote on resolution #485/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #485/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the request from the Denbigh Recreation Committee for an exemption to By-law #0060/2000, the Noise By-law, to allow for the discharge of fireworks during the Denbigh Festival of Lights on December 14, 2024. There is a recorded vote on resolution #486/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #486/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the letter from the Executive Director of the Lakelands Family Health to Ric Bresee, MPP regarding the growing wage gap within Ontario’s community health sector compared to other sectors be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #487/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #487/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Ontario Good Roads Association regarding the implementation of a rural road safety program be received and whereas official statistics from the Government of Ontario confirm that rural roads are inherently more dangerous than other roads; AND WHEREAS, despite only having 17% of the population, 55% of the road fatalities occur on rural roads; AND WHEREAS, rural, northern, and remote municipalities are fiscally strained by maintaining extensive road networks on a smaller tax base; AND WHEREAS, preventing crashes reduces the burden on Ontario’s already strained rural strained health care system; AND WHEREAS, roadway collisions and associated lawsuits are significant factors in runaway municipal insurance premiums. Preventing crashes can have a significant impact in improving municipal risk profiles; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Addington Highlands requests that the Government of Ontario take action to implement the rural road safety program that Good Roads has committed to lead. It will allow Ontario's rural municipalities to make the critical investments needed to reduce the high number of people being killed and seriously injured on Ontario’s rural roads; and FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Hon. King Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs,

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Horton 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 #490/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #490/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of McGarry formally requesting the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected on property transactions to municipalities and calling on the Federal Government to allocate a percentage of the GST collected on property sales to municipalities and further that this redistribution of the Lands Transfer Tax and GST should be structured to provide predictable and sustainable funding to municipalities allowing for better long-term planning and investment in infrastructure projects that benefit local communities thus ensuring that local governments receive a fair share of the revenue to address critical infrastructure needs be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #491/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #491/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #493/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #493/2024 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 #494/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #494/2024 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 #495/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #495/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of November 15, 2024 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “A” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #498/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #498/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0948/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #500/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #500/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0949/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #501/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #501/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:02 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #502/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #502/2024 is