The Addington Highlands Record

Regular Meeting

February 4, 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 (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated February 4, 2025 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #28/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #28/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2025 be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #29/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #29/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that a letter requesting a meeting regarding Government action to manage Eurasian Water-Milfoil invasive species be sent to the MP and MPP. There is a recorded vote on resolution #31/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #31/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the correspondence from the Mazinaw Property Owners Association be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #32/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #32/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #34/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #34/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Ken Chatson be received and further the matter be
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Deferred
THAT it be resolved that the draft 2025 Interim Newsletter be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #36/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #36/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the information from Quinte Conservation regarding the 2025 Community Trees Program be received and supported with the same budget as 2024 with staff deciding what to order. There is a recorded vote on resolution #37/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #37/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Toronto expressing their opposition to the operation of private for-profit blood collection companies in the City and requesting support of only voluntary blood and plasma collection, where donors do not receive payment for their blood or plasma be received and supported There is a recorded vote on resolution #39/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #39/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Aylmer opposing the provincial legislation governing bicycle lanes and affirms is support for maintaining municipal jurisdiction over cycling infrastructure decisions; and further endorsing AMO’s position that municipalities are better positioned than the Ministry of Transportation to make decisions about local transportation matters based on local knowledge and community input; and further calling on the Government of Ontario to withdraw the proposed legislation and respect the established authority of municipalities to make informed decisions about local transportation needs, including the implementation of cycling lanes and reaffirming its commitment to its transportation plan and the continued development of safe, environmentally friendly, efficient cycling infrastructure for the benefit of all residents be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #40/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #40/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Halton Hills categorically rejecting any efforts by incoming President Trump or any others to undermine the sovereignty of Canada and standing united with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a Canada that remains strong, free independent and characterized by peace, order and good government be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #42/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #42/2025 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 #43/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #43/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste outlining the recommendations from the Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion meeting on January 21, 2025 and further the verbal report by Deputy Reeve Fritsch be received and adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #45/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #45/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Working Group - Waste Management/Waste Diversion Meeting Minutes of October 29, 2024 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #46/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #46/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #47/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #47/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Chief Building Official/Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #48/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #48/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the purchase of shore road allowance submitted by (Hook) be received AND FURTHER that part of the municipal shore road allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake lying in front Concession 11, Part Lot 4, in the Geographic Township of Anglesea, more particularly described as Part 1 on Plan 29R-10749, be declared surplus to the Township's needs further that the closure and sale to the abutting landowners (Hook) be approved in principle. There is a recorded vote on resolution #50/2025 Thompson, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Hook - Abstains Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 1 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #50/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0959/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #52/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #52/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:00. There is a recorded vote on resolution #53/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #53/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried

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