The Addington Highlands Record

Regular Meeting

September 2, 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 (20 motions)

20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2025 be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #310/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #310/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #311/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #311/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Inspector Tovell and Staff Sergeant O'Byrne providing a review of the activities of the Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment over the last year be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #312/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #312/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the proposal from Ian Brumell and Margaret Axford of the Mazinaw Community Fund regarding the Northbrook Medical Centre be received and further that Council approves the replacement of the concrete pad outside the front entrance and upgrading the sign at the Northbrook Medical Centre. There is a recorded vote on resolution #313/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #313/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the request from Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church for an exemption to the Noise By-law to allow for a small fireworks display following the lighting of the tree and nativity scene on November 30, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #314/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #314/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the request from Sandra Miller to have the O’Donnell Road hard topped be received and further a response be sent to Ms. Miller outlining the Township Policy for adding additional hard topped roads to the inventory and stating that there are many roads with similar projects and that the Township is not taking on any more hard surfaced road projects at this time. There is a recorded vote on resolution #315/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #315/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the request from Teri Woods to use municipal property, specifically the parking lot and covered rink building, at 72 Edward St., Flinton for the 8 th Annual Trunk or Treat Event being held on October 31, 2025 and the waiver of any associated fees be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #317/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #317/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of North Glengarry requesting that the Province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end of life management of recycling product from all sources be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #319/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #319/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Armour urging the Province of Ontario to implement a standard and mandatory governance model for the boards of Family Health Teams across the province, which ensures that community members make up 50% of the overall board membership to ensure appropriate representation for the communities which use and support healthcare in their local area be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #320/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #320/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Goderich requesting that the Province of Ontario provide municipalities with clarity on how they should fund the capital costs of infrastructure and services required to support new growth, given the impacts to overall Development Charges revenue and wishing it to be known that the constant change to the Province's planning and development framework is creating uncertainty and is ultimately reducing the construction of housing be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #321/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #321/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Tweed directing staff to investigate the possibility of working together with the Ontario Municipalities, Provincial and Federal Governments as well as our manufacturing partners to form a working group to ensure that our waste disposal issues can be resolved quickly, efficiently and effectively with the use of incineration, more robust recycling programs and sustainable practices so that our future generations will not suffer from our environmental mismanagement be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #324/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #324/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #325/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #325/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the July 31, 2025 meeting minutes of the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #327/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #327/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board Municipal Apportionment for 2026 be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #328/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #328/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager or Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #329/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #329/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that RFQ 2025-05 be awarded to Danford Construction for the tender price of $19.50/tonne and RFQ 2025-06 be awarded to RJ Selle for the tender price of $10.49/tonne. There is a recorded vote on resolution #330/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #330/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the 2026 Municipal Election be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #332/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #332/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report by Reeve Hogg on a recent Ashby Lake Protective Association meeting be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #334/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #334/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0989/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #335/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #335/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:33 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #336/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #336/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried

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