Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated December 17, 2024 be approved as amended to include under Matters for Consideration a request for an exemption from By-law #0143/2004 being a By-law for licensing and requiring the registration of dogs and cats and for the control and care of dogs and cats within the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands to allow more than the three dog limit on part of Lot 20, Concession 9 in the Geographic Township of Denbigh. There is a recorded vote on resolution #528/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #528/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024 be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #529/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #529/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendation from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #530/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #530/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Denbigh Recreation Committee for a donation to the fireworks display at the Denbigh Festival of Lights and Memorial Tree event be received and that a $250 donation be approved as it was previously approved in the 2024 Budget. There is a recorded vote on resolution #531/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #531/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association for a municipal support letter to accompany their micro grant application under the ISAF Program to identify, control and manage the Eurasian Water Milfoil invasive species be approved and further that the Township supports the mechanical removal and abatement of the invasive species as part of the Association’s project. There is a recorded vote on resolution #532/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #532/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that Township staff be requested to investigate the process for applying for a micro grant under the ISAF program which would include contacting Marianne Plumb of the Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association for guidance and further determining if late applications would be accepted and further that the CAO be delegated the authority to submit a completed application on behalf of the municipality. There is a recorded vote on resolution #533/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #533/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association for a letter of support as part of an application for a micro grant under the ISAF program and the support of Councillor Hook in their efforts as well as requesting Council to apply for a similar grant under the same program be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #534/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #534/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the request for support from the Big City Mayors calling on the Provincial Government to become an intervenor on any court case that restricts the ability of municipalities to regulate and prohibit encampments, advocating for the principle that courts should not be dictating homelessness policy; to strengthen the existing system of mandatory community-based and residential mental health care and to expand service to treat those who have severe and debilitating addictions; to implement a Drug and Diversion Court system throughout the entire province and ensure the necessary resources to allow a meaningful focus on rehabilitation as apposed to incarceration; to amend the Trespass Act to include a separate provision for repetitive acts of trespass, the penalty for which should include a period of incarceration, and to further permit a police officer to arrest a person who commits repetitive acts of trespass after having been directed by the police officer not to engage in such activity; to enact legislation providing clear guidance regarding the open and public use of drugs being prohibited in the same manner as the open consumption of alcohol be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #535/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #535/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Northern Ontario Women's Caucus calling on Michael Mantha to resign from his position as M.P.P. of the Algoma-Manitoulin Riding immediately as a result of substantiated allegations of workplace misconduct be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #536/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #536/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that an exemption to By-law #0143/2004 to allow for the keeping of more than three dogs at 66 Bridge St. in Denbigh be approved on the conditions that the dog that barks the most be removed from the property and that as the remaining dogs pass away they are not replaced so as to ensure that there are not more than three dogs and further that dog tags be purchased for all the dogs and further that collars be used in an effort to mitigate the barking. There is a recorded vote on resolution #537/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #537/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #538/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #538/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee meeting of December 9, 2024 be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #539/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #539/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the authority to hire the Denbigh Rink Attendant be delegated to the CAO and Facilities Manager. There is a recorded vote on resolution #540/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #540/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Properties and Recreation Facilities Committee meeting minutes of September 16, 2024 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #541/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #541/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Terms of Reference for the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #542/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #542/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the 2025 OPP Detachment Board Budget be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #543/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #543/2024 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 #544/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #544/2024 is

THAT WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands adopted the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2024 on May 7th, 2024, in accordance with the Township’s Procedure By-Law. AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to adjust portions of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that at December 31, 2024 any uncommitted 2024 Environmental Services budget funds, not exceeding $100,000 be transferred to an unfunded reserve entitled " Environmental Capital "; AND THAT the funds received in 2024 for logo bags and tipping fees be transferred to an unfunded reserve entitled “ Waste Disposal Site”; AND THAT the funds received in 2024 from Stewardship Ontario be transferred to an unfunded reserve entitled “ Waste Disposal Site”; AND THAT at December 31, 2024 any uncommitted 2024 Transportation Services budget funds, not exceeding $175,000 be transferred to an unfunded reserve entitled “ Roads Buildings and Structures” ; AND THAT at December 31, 2024 any uncommitted 2024 Transportation Services budget funds, not exceeding $175,000 be transferred to an unfunded reserve entitled “ Roads Equipment”; AND THAT the sum of $6,680.89 received “for aggregate licence fees” in 2024, be allocated to an unfunded reserve entitled “ Working Funds – Aggregate Licences ” in anticipation of future administrative costs of certain pits licenced to the Township; AND THAT at December 31, 2024 any uncommitted 2024 General budget funds not exceeding $120,000

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the 2025 Salary Grid for Non-Unionized Employees be received and further that the proposed 2025 Salary Grid for Non-Unionized Employees be approved and further that Council's remuneration be increased by 4.0%. There is a recorded vote on resolution #546/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #546/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the request from the Mazinaw Powerline Snowmobile Club for the Township to enter into a memorandum of understanding for the use of the O'Donnell Road be received and further approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #547/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #547/2024 is

That it be resolved that Council receives the report from the CEMC / fire chief entitled “Community Emergency Preparedness Annual Report” There is a recorded vote on resolution #548/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #548/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of December 15, 2024 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “A” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #549/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #549/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0953/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #550/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #550/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0954/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #551/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #551/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0955/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #552/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #552/2024 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0956/2024 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #553/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #553/2024 is

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 2:10 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #554/2024 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 1 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #554/2024 is