Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated April 7, 2026 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #110/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #110/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the Budget Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #112/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #112/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the comments from Patricia Sinclair regarding the ALTO High Speed Rail Project be received and further that staff follow up with Ms. Sinclair and ask that she also submit her well written letter directly to ALTO. There is a recorded vote on resolution #113/2026 Page 3 of 25 Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #113/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Tyler Whale of Bio Diffusion Technologies be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #114/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #114/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the presentation be

THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Jim Knapp, President of Frontenac ATV Club regarding access to Addington Highlands section of Tay/Havelock trail be received and further the Township meet with the Eastern Ontario Trials Alliance to discuss and further the group be comprised of the EOTA representative, the CAO or designate, the Reeve and Councillor Leveille. There is a recorded vote on resolution #116/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #116/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Louri Snider to hang Green Ribbons throughout the Township of Addington Highlands for Mental Health Awareness in May be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #117/2026 Page 5 of 25 Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #117/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Cloyne and District Historical Society for a donation of $500 be received and approved pending final adoption of the budget on May 5, 2026. There is a recorded vote on resolution #118/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #118/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Craig Baird to create a 10-20 minute video focused on our community's history, heritage, and preservation efforts be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #119/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Page 6 of 25 Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #119/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility to nominate an exceptional local senior for the 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year Award be received and further advise that more notice is required therefore staff are directed to include the item on the agenda in March 2027. There is a recorded vote on resolution #120/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #120/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Whitby calling on the Province of Ontario to work collaboratively with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) to undertake a comprehensive Social and Economic Prosperity Review to modernize and realign the provincial-municipal fiscal framework, ensuring that municipal revenues are aligned with the actual costs of today's service delivery and growth; and requesting that this review specifically address the $4 billion annual gap where municipal property taxes are currently used to fund provincial responsibilities, including social housing, health, and transit and further evaluate the $1.5 billion annual municipal burden created by the Page 7 of 25 Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 provincial download of social housing costs; the requirement for municipalities to fund 10% of provincial hospital capital projects; and the opportunity to allocate a portion of provincial Land Transfer Tax and HST revenues generated by housing activity to municipal infrastructure supporting growth; and urging the Province to establish a predictable, housing linked revenue stream for municipalities that reflects the economic, social, and infrastructure demands associated with growth, including addressing the financial impacts of changes to development charges be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #121/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstention

THAT it be resolved that the request for support from the Township of Oro-Medonte to support the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) request for Provincial Legislation Amendments, Health and Safety Concerns be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #122/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #122/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters of information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #123/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #123/2026 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 #124/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #124/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #125/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #125/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer regarding a policy to address recounts in the upcoming municipal election and the draft Recount Policy be received and further that Council directs staff to prepare a by- law to adopt the proposed policy for the next regular meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #126/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #126/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the verbal report by the Clerk regarding the request for a donation of $300.00 from the organizers of the Pitch In 4 Mother Earth Event be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #127/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 Page 13 of 25 Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #127/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk - Planning Secretary regarding the Policy for Use of Corporate Resources during the Municipal Election Campaign Period be received and approved AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law for the April 21, 2026, Council Meeting, to adopt the revised policy and repeal By-law 0533/2018. There is a recorded vote on resolution #128/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #128/2026 is

THAT it be recommended that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk - Planning Secretary regarding the review of By- Law 0801/2022 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #129/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 Page 14 of 25 Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #129/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk - Planning Secretary titled Amendment to Ontario Regulation 747/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act to Permit Bring-Your-Own Alcoholic Beverages to Municipally Designated Cultural or Community Outdoor Public Events be received and further that staff be directed to prepare a policy and process for determining whether an event qualifies as a cultural or comment event and provide it to Council for consideration at the April 21, 2026 Council Meeting There is a recorded vote on resolution #130/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #130/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk Planning Secretary regarding an RFP for Planning Services be received and further that the draft RFP to Provide Municipal Land Use Planning Consulting Services be approved Page 15 of 25 Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 as amended and released and further that deadline for submissions be three weeks after the RFP has been released. There is a recorded vote on resolution #131/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #131/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk - Planning Secretary regarding the CD3 Boat Cleaning Unit Stats be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #132/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #132/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of March 31, 2026 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #133/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #133/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #1021/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #134/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #134/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #1022/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #135/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #135/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #137/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #137/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #1023/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #138/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #138/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 4:02 p.m. There is a recorded vote on resolution #139/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #139/2026 is