Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated December 3, 2024 be approved as amended to include the request from the Denbigh Recreation Committee related to their stationary parade and fireworks display under Business Arising and to include an update from Councillor Hook regarding the request from the Mazinaw Property Owners Association under Member’s Statement. There is a recorded vote on resolution #503/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #503/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024 be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #504/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #504/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #506/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #506/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Marlean McLean regarding Tree Planting Grants and Community Gardens be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #507/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #507/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the request from the Northbrook Foodland for permission to sell alcohol during their regular business hours on Boxing Day 2024 and Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Boxing Day 2025 be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #508/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #508/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the request from the Mazinaw Powerline Snowmobile Club to use the unmaintained portion of the O’Donnell Road and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding be received and further that the Township agrees to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding subject to the conditions that signage be installed advising users that they must stay on the trail, that snow not be pushed onto the travelled portion of the road, and that the snowmobile club obtain permission from the Township prior to any work being done on the road. There is a recorded vote on resolution #509/2024 Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Thompson – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #509/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Papineau-Cameron calling on the Ontario Government to amend the Ontario Building Code to include provisions for pre-approved affordable housing plans specifically aimed at supporting low income and homeless individuals, including: 1) standardized designs; 2) flexible design standards; 3) community integration; and 4) support for diverse models be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #510/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #508/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that all Matters for Information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #511/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #511/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the AHEAD Committee Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2024 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #512/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #512/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved the Addington Highlands Public Library Board Minutes of October 24, 2024 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #513/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #513/2024 is

THAT WHEREAS the Township of Addington Highlands has volunteer firefighters ("VFF") for whom it must provide Workers' Safety and Insurance Board ("WSIB") coverage on an annual basis; AND WHEREAS the annual WSIB premium for such volunteers must be based upon a "deemed" level of insurable earnings; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands does hereby adopt the WSIB maximum insurable earnings ceiling of $117,000 as the basis for calculating WSIB coverage for all its volunteer firefighters in 2025. There is a recorded vote on resolution #515/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #515/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the 2024 Office Christmas Hours be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #517/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #517/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the purchase of Shore Road Allowance abutting Weslemkoon Lake as submitted by Peter Dann be received and FURTHER THAT that the Original Shore Road Allowance being parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7; the Road Allowance being Parts 8, 9 and 10 and a portion of the Road Allowance lying between Townships being Parts 11 and 12, on Plan 11118, lying adjacent to Effingham, Concession 16, Lots 22 & 23 and Ashby Concession 1, Lot 22, being Part 1 on Plan 11118, be declared surplus to the Township's needs further that the closure and sale to the abutting landowner Dann be approved in principle. There is a recorded vote on resolution #518/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #518/2024 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Fire Chiefs report entitled Fire Department Updates be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #519/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #519/2024 is

That it be resolved that the report prepared by the Fire Chief entitled Forest Fire Agreement with MNR be received. There is a recorded vote resolution #521/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #521/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of November 30, 2024 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “A” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #522/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #522/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that staff be requested to contact the Township of North Frontenac to determine if there is any interest in partnering on the installation of a boat washing station as part of an initiative to prevent the spread of invasive species from lake to lake. There is a recorded vote on resolution #523/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #523/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0950/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #524/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #524/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0951/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #525/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #525/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0952/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #526/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #526/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:23 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #527/2024 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #527/2024 is