Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated December 2, 2025 be approved as amended to include Warden Nathan Townend as a Delegation. There is a recorded vote on resolution #462/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #462/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #463/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #463/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the Appointment of the Head of Council be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #464/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #464/2025 is

WHEREAS Reeve Hogg passed away on October 15, 2025; AND WHEREAS the Head of Council seat was declared vacant by resolution #435/2025 at a Special Meeting held on November 10, 2025; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoints Deputy Reeve Fritsch as Head of Council. There is a recorded vote on resolution #465/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #465/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that Council appoints Councillor Hook as Deputy Reeve in accordance with the Township’s Procedure By-law. There is a recorded vote on resolution #466/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #466/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that Reeve Fritsch be appointed as the Township of Addington Highlands' municipal representative to the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board. There is a recorded vote on resolution #467/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #467/2025 is

Hook THAT it be resolved that the update on the proposed location for the Rogers Communication Tower at 156 Sheldrake Lake Rd. prepared by the Deputy Clerk / Planning Secretary be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #469/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #469/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Northbrook Foodland for permission to sell alcohol during the statutory holidays be received and further approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #470/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #470/2025 is

Hook THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Selwyn strongly urging the Province to re-instate the eligibility for curbside blue box collection as of January 1 st , 2026, for non-profit organizations, such as food banks be received and supported There is a recorded vote on resolution #472/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #472/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry calling on the Government of Ontario to maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based conservation authorities to ensure strong local representation in decisions related to municipal levies, community-focused service delivery, and the protection and management of conservation lands; while the United Counties of SDG supports provincial goals for consistent permit approval processes, shared services, and digital modernization, imposing a new top-down agency structure without strong local accountability and governance risks creating unnecessary cost, red tape, and bureaucracy, thereby undermining efficiency and responsiveness to local community needs; the United Counties of SDG supports efforts to balance expertise, capacity and program delivery across the province, and requests that the Province work collaboratively with municipalities and local conservation authorities to determine the most effective level of strategic consolidation to achieve both provincial and local objectives be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #473/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #473/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Wawa calling on the Province of Ontario to ensure that women, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people particularly from Indigenous and Northern communities are actively engaged at the forefront of all planning, consultation, and implantation processes under Bill 5, from concept to completion; establish a dedicated Ministerial role or mandate for overseeing and safeguarding women's rights, safety, and economic opportunity throughout the resource development process, including authority to apply gender-based impact assessments to proposed projects; mandate gender-based and intersectional impact assessments be

Hook THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Hamilton informing the Government of Ontario and all Hamilton Members of Provincial Parliament of its opposition to changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Bill 60 and the weakening of tenant rights including contemplated changes to “security of tenure” or a further weakening of rent control; that the General Issues Committee direct the City Solicitor to work with the Hamilton Legal Clinic and report back in Q1 2026 through a Closed Session Information Report to review legal options and provide advice to protect renters and challenge the provisions of Bill 60, including potential Charter protections; that staff from the Housing Services Division report back to the General Issues Committee, through an Information Report and presentation, on the potential impact of Bill 60 including changes to “security of tenure” and rent control, in Q4 2025 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #476/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #476/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #477/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #477/2025 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 #479/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #479/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding the Municipal Signage Project be receive and further that Council awards RFQ-2025 Signage Project to Maximum Signs. There is a recorded vote on resolution #480/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #480/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding the Bridge Street culvert be received and further that the Manager of Roads and Waste be given the authority to proceed with the permitting requirements associated with the culvert replacement. There is a recorded vote on resolution #481/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #481/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #482/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #482/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule be received and further that the 2026 Schedule of Regular Council Meetings be approved as amended to include the Inaugural Meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #485/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #485/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the updated Health and Safety Policies Manual be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #487/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #487/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that a resolution opposing Bill 86 and the proposed consolidation of Ontario’s Conservation Authorities be included on the next Council meeting agenda for Council’s consideration. There is a recorded vote on resolution #488/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #488/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0998/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #490/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #490/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:39 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #491/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #491/2025 is