The Addington Highlands Record

Regular Meeting

January 14, 2025

Who was there

Present (3): Ken Hook, Thompson, Yanch

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (18 motions)

16 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated January 14, 2025 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #1/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #1/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding a revision to the 2024 Year End Budget Adjustments be received and further that at December 31, 2024 any uncommitted 2024 Helipad budget funds, not exceeding $4,600 be transferred to an unfunded reserve entitled "Working Funds - Helipad". There is a recorded vote on resolution #3/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #3/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary by received and further that the municipality not proceed with a grant application under the Invasive Species Action Fund but rather collaborate with the Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association and provide further support by committing to in-kind contributions such as the signage installation and communications support. There is a recorded vote on resolution #4/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #4/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be received that the presentation from Mike Bolton, Christine Olaveson and Larry Zajdlik regarding 2865 Flinton Road be received and further that the matter be left to the property owners to bring something forward by way of an application. There is a recorded vote on resolution #7/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #7/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the revised 2025 OPP Annual Billing Statement be received and
Moved by Councillor Hook
Deferred
THAT it be resolved that the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 2025 draft budget be received and
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Deferred
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of North Frontenac requesting further discussion on the installation of a boat washing station if such a project is included in the Addington Highlands' 2025 Budget be received and further that staff reach out to the Township of North Frontenac to arrange a meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #11/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #11/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Puslinch strongly objecting to the undue burden being placed on municipal taxpayers to subsidize the aggregate industry and calling on the Provincial Government to reevaluate and correct the misguided subsidies being provided to the aggregate sector, and ensure that future tax policies are fair, equitable, and consistent for all taxpayers be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #13/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch – Yea Yanch - Abstains Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 1 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #13/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Kearney expressing concerns with a one-size fits all approach to additional residential units development and urging the Provincial Government to consider creating tailored policies that recognize the specific conditions and requirements of rural areas, ensuring that any regulatory changes support sustainable and contextually appropriate growth be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #14/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #14/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #17/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #17/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
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 #19/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #19/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding seasonal load restrictions be received and further that Council bring back comments and/or recommended changes to the draft by-law to the next Regular Council Meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #20/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #20/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report regarding the keeping of backyard chickens prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer and the attached draft policy be received and further that a public notice be placed on the Township's website and social media page and the Frontenac News inviting the public to review and provide comment on the proposed policy and further that those comments and those of Council be considered at the February 18th, 2025 Regular Council Meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #21/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #21/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the pending by-law to Stop Up, Close and Sell a portion of Shore Road Allowance and Road Allowance in respect to the Dann application be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #22/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #22/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of December 31, 2024 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “B” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #23/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #23/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of January 15, 2025 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “C” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #24/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #24/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0958/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #26/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #26/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:59 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #27/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #27/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried

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