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 (26 motions)
24 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 23, 2023, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments: Addition: Item 6.1 being a Deputation by Mike Belton Regarding a Request for the Repair of Damage to Potts Shore Road, Fenelon (Relating to Item 9.2.37 on the Agenda)
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That the Minutes of the April 18, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, be received and adopted.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the deputation of Mike Belton, regarding a Request for the Repair of Damage to Potts Shore Road, Fenelon, be received.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That the Minutes of the May 9, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for items 9.3.1, 9.3.5, 9.3.9, 9.3.16, 9.3.19, 9.3.23, 9.3.26 and 9.3.27 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That the deputation of Helen Yazdani and Edward Dejong, of The Bethany Baha'i Centre of Learning, regarding a Request for an Encroachment Agreement for a Sign at Ski Hill Road and Bethany Hills Road, Bethany, be received; and That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q3 regarding the request for an Encroachment Agreement and include the options that are available to grant the request.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor McDonald
Carried
That Council supports the Township of Minden Hills efforts regarding the closure of the Minden Hospital Emergency Department; and That a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Township of Minden Hills, Haliburton Highlands Health Services, MPP Laurie Scott and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the County of Haliburton and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Regular Council Meeting May 23, 2023 Page 13 of 31
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That the presentation by Marina Hodson, Executive Director of Kawartha North Family Health Team, regarding an Overview of Bill 5, The Stopping Harassment and Abuse of Local Leaders Act, be received.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That Report ML2023-002, Off Road Vehicle Traffic Monitoring Program, be received.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That Staff prepare a report with By-Law options to prohibit failure to stop at stop signs on the Victoria Rail Trail and modifying mufflers on all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles and report back at the Regular Council Meeting of July 25, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That Report ED2023-036, 2023 Arts and Culture Resiliency Fund and the Chamber of Commerce Resiliency Fund, be received; That Staff establish and manage an in year fund for 2023: The Arts and Culture Resiliency Fund and the Chamber of Commerce Resiliency Fund, as generally outlined in Report ED2023-036; and Regular Council Meeting May 23, 2023 Page 14 of 31 That a review committee of up to five (5) Staff from Development Services, Community Services, and Corporate Services be established to review application eligibility, and the Director of Development Services be authorized to approve applications.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q3, 2023 regarding options that are available for the establishment of a permanent funding program for not-for- profit organizations to aid with operating costs for economic development initiatives.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, Supporting Bill 74 for Emergency Needs of Vulnerable People, be received; That the City of Kawartha Lakes support the Province in their initiative to bring forward a Bill supporting the emergency needs of vulnerable persons; and That this resolution be forwarded to MPP Laurie Scott (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes- Brock) and MPP Monique Taylor (Hamilton Mountain).
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That Report CA2023-003, Future Waste Disposal Options Study, be received; and That the Future Waste Disposal Options Study, prepared by Dillon Consulting and attached to Report CA2023-003 as Appendices A, B and C, be adopted. Regular Council Meeting May 23, 2023 Page 15 of 31
Moved by Councillor Smeaton, seconded by Councillor McDonald
Carried
That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Repair of Potts Shore Road, be received; That Staff review conditions of Potts Shore Road and perform any necessary local repairs and maintenance required as a result of the 2022-2023 winter plow damage; and That Staff include as a decision unit in the 2024 budget the reconstruction/resurfacing of Potts Shore Road for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That the Minutes of the May 10, 2023 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 11.1.1, 11.1.7 and 11.1.9, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.
Moved by Councillor Smeaton, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That Report CORP2023-008, 2022 Q4 Capital Close, be received; That the capital projects identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2023-008 be approved to be closed due to completion; That the balances in the table below and provided in Appendix A be transferred/drawn from the corresponding reserves; Reserve Report Closing Balance Capital Contingency Reserve $160,860.94 Police Reserve $53,789.08 Water Infrastructure Reserve ($59,280.29) Sewer Infrastructure Reserve (18,766.84) That the following projects be granted an extension to June 30, 2023: 953200301 - ***Bobcaygeon Library 953200401 - ***Roof Tops 953200601 - ***Fenelon Falls Museum 950210400 - Cemetery Site work/Facility 983190100 - Bridges 983200100 - Bridges 983210500 - Rural Resurfacing 987200100 - Airport Site works 987210100 - Airport Site works 938200201 - Ambulance Remount (2) Regular Council Meeting May 23, 2023 Page 22 of 31 938200300 - Paramedic Equipment 950180200 - Parkland Facilities 950210200 - Recreation Facilities That the following projects be granted an extension to December 31, 2023: 950190103 - ***Bob Beach Park 950210501 - Victoria Park Armory HVAC-ICIP 999190101 - SP Doc & Record Management System 928190100 - IT Systems 2019 928210100 - IT Systems 2021 928220100 - IT Systems 2022 932172200 - Coboconk Fire Hall Upgrades 932180100 - Fire Facilities Program 932190100 - Fire Facilities Program 932200100 - Fire Facilities 932200300 - Fire Equipment 93222010
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That Report PUR2023-021, 2023-27-CQ Kawartha Lakes Police Service Phase 2 Renovations, be received; That MVW Construction & Engineering Inc., being the lowest compliant submission be awarded request for quotation 2023-27-CQ Kawartha Lakes Police Service Phase 2 Renovations for the amount of $314,227.00 not including HST; That the additional funding required in the amount of $182,899.00 be funded from the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248); That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement; and That the department be authorized to create the purchase order.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That Report EMS2023-003, Ontario Laboratories Information Systems / Health Information Custodian Data Disclosure Agreement, be received; That the Ontario Laboratories Information Systems / Health Information Custodian Data Disclosure Agreement as generally outlined in Appendix A to Report EMS2023-003, be approved; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That the petition received from Don Bessey, regarding a Right Turn Lane at the South Entrance of Victoria Place Off of Kawartha Lakes Road 17, Former Township of Verulam, be received and
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Warren
Referred
That the petition received from Don Bessey, regarding the Placement of Speed Limit Signs on Kawartha Lakes Road 17 Near Victoria Place, Former Township of Verulam, be received and
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Warren
Referred
That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.25 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Smeaton, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That Council convene into closed session at 2:57 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 16.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, May 23, 2023, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.3.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 23, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
That the Council Meeting adjourn at 3:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Smeaton