Regular Meeting

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated October 7, 2025 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #364/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #364/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025 be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #365/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #365/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that additional residential units be permitted within the principal dwelling unit and within a standalone accessory building; that a total of three (3) units be permitted in all areas except waterfront lots, subject to appropriate criteria, and with a maximum of one (1) detached additional residential unit; that “Tiny Homes” and “Manufactured Homes” be permitted as additional residential units; and that additional residential units be restricted on waterfront lots based on minimum lot size and/or setbacks, limited to one (1) additional residential unit and not where a sleep cabin is already established. There is a recorded vote on resolution #367/2025 Thompson, Fritsch and Hogg – Yea Hook and Yanch - Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 2 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #367/2025 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that multi-unit development be permitted in rural residential areas fronting on major roads, more specifically provincial highways and county roads, subject to maximum number of units, minimum lot area, frontage, servicing and other requirements through the Zoning By-law in conjunction with removing the ten (10) unit limit for multi-unit development in Hamlet areas and similarly leaving any unit/scale restrictions to the Zoning By-law. There is a recorded vote on resolution #368/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #368/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that “Tiny Homes” be permitted as primary dwellings and additional residential units in rural and hamlet residential areas and that “Manufactured Homes” be permitted as primary dwellings and additional residential units in rural and hamlet residential areas, subject to certain requirements to be implemented through the Zoning By-law. There is a recorded vote on resolution #369/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #369/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the Official Plan and Zoning By-law remain silent on the issue of short term accommodations and they will continue to be treated as residential that is rented for varying lengths of time. There is a recorded vote on resolution #370/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #370/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Marlean McLean for an exemption to the Noise By-law to allow for amplified music on October 18 th from 12 pm – 5 pm and for permission to use a propane fire pit on municipal property, more specifically know as 72 Edward St., on the same date as part of the KFLA Alzheimer’s Society Fall Fundraiser be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #371/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #371/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #372/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #372/2025 is

That it be resolved that the request from the LOL Lions Club for an exemption to the Noise By-law to allow for a fireworks display following the Santa Claus Parade on November 22, 2025 at 6pm be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #373/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #373/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the request for the rental fee for the Finton Rink during Ball Hockey be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #374/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #374/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Bonfield urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the Federal Government to promptly return to the negotiating table and calls upon CUPW to reconsider the suspension of flyer deliveries, including municipal communications, to ensure the continued dissemination of critical community information be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #375/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #375/2025 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Kitchener requesting the Province of Ontario to amend the Municipal Act to permit municipalities the ability to grandfather-out paper billing as the default option, and to permit municipalities to establish fees for paper billing for new accounts that opt for this method of delivery due to the significant increase of postage costs be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #377/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #377/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Woolwich calling on the Government of Canada and the Minister of Indigenous Services to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations have the right to clean and safe drinking water in the Fall of 2025 in the same form as Bill C-61 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #378/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #378/2025 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of West Lincoln seeks support to the Ministry's consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion (NGEP Phase 3) and seeks endorsement to access natural gas as an option to other energy solutions to advance the Township of West Lincoln's housing, employment lands, and economic development objectives be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #379/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #379/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that all matter of information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #380/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #380/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the AHEAD Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2025 be received and further that the recommendations from that meeting which included sending a thank note to Pat Dubyk for the generous donation of three barn quilts, to adopt a Business Recognition Policy and the timelines for the annual Community Builder Awards be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #381/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #381/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the Joint Fire Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2025 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #382/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #382/2025 is

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 #383/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #383/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Roads and Waste Manager regarding the Emterra Proposal be received and further that the Township of Addington Highlands provides per lift pricing for hauling of recycling to Emterra for a one year period. There is a recorded vote on resolution #384/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #384/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding Integrity Commissioner Services be received and further that Council directs staff to arrange for the extension of the agreement with Aird & Berlis for Integrity Commissioner Services for 2 years and that a clause be added to the Extension Agreement to ensure flexibility to amend the contract, if required, to align with legislative changes. There is a recorded vote on resolution #385/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #385/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk / Planning Secretary regarding Christmas Parades be received and further that staff be authorized to purchase supplies for a Township float. There is a recorded vote on resolution #387/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #387/2025 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that By-law #0992/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #389/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #389/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0993/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #390/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #390/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:08 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #391/2025 Thompson, Hook, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #391/2025 is