The Addington Highlands Record

Regular Meeting

April 21, 2026

Who was there

Present (3): Leveille, 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 (15 motions)

14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated April 21, 2026 be approved and as amended to include a presentation under 7.4 from Denis Rule regarding an amateur radio demo request. There is a recorded vote on resolution #140/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #140/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Hook THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #141/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #141/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the verbal update from Reeve Fritsch regarding the Land O'Lakes Foodbank be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #143/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #143/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Leveille, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Hook THAT it be resolved that the request from the Flinton Recreation Club to waive the Special Event Licence fee for the upcoming Flinton Festival on August 1st, 2026 be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #144/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #144/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo formally requesting that the Government of Canada amend Bill C-9 to explicitly include the noose as a prohibited hate symbol within the legislation be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #146/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #146/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #148/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #148/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Hook THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Roads and Waste Manager providing an update be received and further that staff bring a report back to Council on a name the truck initiative. There is a recorded vote on resolution #150/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #150/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT Council receives for information the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the 2026 Election and the Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck) period; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be requested to prepare a by-law delegating Council's authority for certain restricted acts in the event of a lame duck period for enactment at the May 5, 2026 regular Council meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #151/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #151/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk - Planning Secretary regarding a Municipally Significant Event Designation Policy be received and
Moved by Councillor Leveille, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Deferred
Hook THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of April 15, 2026 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #153/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #153/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the verbal update from Reeve Fritsch regarding the 2026 L&A Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Excellence Awards be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #154/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #154/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Leveille, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #1025/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #156/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #156/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
Hook THAT it be resolved that a Closed Meeting be held pursuant to Section 239(2) on the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, in order to adopt Closed Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026; to receive an update regarding litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. There is a recorded vote on resolution #157/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #157/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #1026/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #159/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #159/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:47 p.m. There is a recorded vote on resolution #160/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #160/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried

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