Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated March 3, 2026 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #68/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #68/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026 be adopted as amended. There is a recorded vote on resolution #69/2026 Page 2 of 20 Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #69/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the ALTO High-speed Rail Project Brief and Council Position be received and further that approved and submitted as amended. There is a recorded vote on resolution #70/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #70/2026 is

Page 3 of 20 Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 THAT IT BE ROSOLVED THAT WHEREAS ALTO, the federal Crown corporation responsible for planning and managing the development of a high- speed rail network between Toronto and Québec City, is currently undertaking corridor route planning and consultation for the project; AND WHEREAS both proposed alignments under consideration pass through numerous rural municipalities in Eastern Ontario, including lands within the Township of Addington Highlands; AND WHEREAS the Township of Addington Highlands is a rural community valued for its natural beauty, whose environment will be permanently altered, and whose residents and visitors will be significantly disrupted by the construction and permanent operation of a high-speed rail corridor; AND WHEREAS all the rural route options raise serious concerns regarding:  Degradation of the natural beauty of rural areas, which is a major asset and something that residents and visitors place great value on;  Adverse effects on wildlife habitat, waterways and wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas;  Permanent negative impacts on rural road networks, residents and visitors access, and extended emergency services response times. This project will physically slice rural communities in two; and block access between those two sections except for selected roadways or pedestrian accessways;  The fragmentation of agricultural and forestry operations;  Noise, vibration, and safety impacts associated with h

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Highlands East seeking support for their resolution calling on the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to remove the GST/HST from all new homes purchased as primary residences in Ontario be received. Page 5 of 20 Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 There is a recorded vote on resolution #72/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #72/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of Magnetawan seeking support for their resolution calling upon the Government of Canada, including ISED, to strengthen affordability requirements tied to federal broadband funding and universal access programs be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #73/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #73/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that resolution from the Township of Perry seeking support for their resolution calling on the Government of Canada to maintain and protect reduced-rate postal distribution for library materials through legislation; and requesting that the Minister responsible for Canada Post ensure continued, affordable postal access for libraries and interlibrary loan services be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #74/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 Page 6 of 20 Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #74/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Municipality of St. Charles seeking support for their resolution requesting that the Honorable Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, the Minister of Finance, amends the Assessment Act to include a Small Northern New Residential property tax class and subclass be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #75/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #75/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from Township of Tyendinaga seeking support for their resolution opposing the southern route option for the Alto high-speed rail project as it relates to lands within or affecting the Township; and directing staff to communicate this opposition to Alto, the Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada, citing concerns related to land use impacts. community disruption, environmental considerations, public safety, and the lack of sufficient local consultation; and further requesting that Alto remove the southern route from further consideration and meaningfully engage with the Township on any alternative routing that avoids or minimizes impacts to the community; and further requesting that Alto hold an in- person public consultation within Tyendinaga Township should any future route options be proposed that may affect the municipality be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #76/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Page 7 of 20 Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #76/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #77/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #77/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding the Bridge St. Design Proposal be received and further that the design proposal be approved and further that staff are authorized to award the design and tender preparation work to Jewell Engineering. There is a recorded vote on resolution #79/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #79/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding the 2026 Tandem Plow Truck be Page 10 of 20 Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 received and further that council approves placing an order for a new 2026 Tandem Plow truck before budget is passed and further this purchase be paid for out of reserves. There is a recorded vote on resolution #80/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #80/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #81/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #81/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of February 28, 2026 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #82/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #82/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #1016/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #83/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #83/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that a Closed Meeting be held pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, in order to adopt Closed Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026; to receive an update on the Temporary Part-Time Office Assistant position; to receive an update on Page 13 of 20 Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 an update regarding litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. There is a recorded vote on resolution #84/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #84/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #85/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #85/2026 is

Page 14 of 20 Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 THAT it be resolved that By-law #1017/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #86/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #86/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:12 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #87/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #87/2026 is