DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF.

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1 Members Present: Staff Present: Reeve Dave Burton CAO/Treasurer, Sharon Stoughton-Craig Deputy Reeve Jim Mackie Ward 1 Clerk, Irene S. Cook Councillor Suzanne Partridge Ward 2 Roads Superintendent, Barry Dunford Councillor Donna Graham Ward 3 Environmental/Property Supervisor, Glen Covert Councillor Gary Stoughton Ward 4 Attendance: Greg Hoestra Paul Slighte Carol Slighte Delegations Clara Burt Nataly Goulet Haliburton Echo Affiliation Word of Life Outreach re: Medical Fund Geocashing Capital of Canada DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF. The Reeve called the meeting to order. The meeting commenced at 9:00 a.m. A quorum was present. He reminded Council of the Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest as noted on the agenda. Items added/changed to Agenda BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following items be added/changed on the agenda: Administration: Remove letter regarding Wilberforce Veneer Plant Fire: AMO Alert re: government introduces Fire Services Cancer Bill FYI Roads: resolution to accept tender for Reconstruction of Hadlington Road Culverts and Dillmans Bridge Roads: resolution to accept tender for Bridge rehabilitation Environment: resolution to hire summer student for Information Kiosk & Parks Labourer DELEGATIONS: Clara Burt Word of Life Outreach re: Medical Fund Clara Burt made a presentation to Council regarding the Word of Life Outreach and provided Council with a report on the 2006 activities. They had approximately 80 families from Gooderham and Cardiff access the food bank. They will no longer be able to use the front of the building for their food bank and she requested Council s assistance in finding an alternate location in Wilberforce for a food bank as well as a location for a possible dentist.

2 Nataly Goulet Geocashing Nataly Goulet made a presentation to Council regarding the Geocashing. They now have a number of signs prominently located throughout Highlands East and would like to see signs on all the municipal buildings. Nataly also recommended to Council that some improvements to the municipal website would be beneficial in order to make Highlands East more attractive to tourists. She would also like to see a link to the geocashing website. Approval of Accounts Seconded by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT General Accounts in the amount of $355, be approved. Geocashing Signs BE IT RESOLVED THAT council authorizes the purchase of geocashing signs for each ward. Total of four signs. Staff to obtain quotes. Renewal of Employee Benefits Seconded by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT council accepts the renewal of the Manulife benefit package as per letter dated April 18, 2007 from The Benefit Coach. Carried Summer Council Meetings BE IT RESOLVED THAT the regular council meetings for the months of July and August, 2007 will be held as follows: July 10, 2007 August 14, 2007

3 Surplus Lands shoreline road allowance Seconded by: Gary Stoughton BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following application for the Closure and Conveyance of Shoreline Road Allowances be declared surplus lands by Council and that the application be approved in principle and be forwarded to Bishop and Rogers for processing: David & Antonietta Lynas; Con 10, Pt. Lot 33, geographic Township of Glamorgan (Glamor Lake) Roll # Consent Application H-014/ Moved by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT the conveyance of part of 25, Concession 3 in the geographic Township of Glamorgan by Ontario Inc. c/o Derek & Shantha Basombe be approved. Conditions to be imposed: Municipality of Highlands East Administrative fee of $ per lot; Subject to amendment of Zoning By-law on severed and/or retained parcel(s). For addition purposes only, existing cottage sits on right-of-way. Consent Application H-029/ BE IT RESOLVED THAT the conveyance of part of lots 25, Concession 5 in the geographic Township of Cardiff by Skeeter Holdings Inc. be approved. Conditions to be imposed: Municipality of Highlands East Administrative fee of $ per lot; Subject to Municipality of Highlands East Cash-in-Lieu payment of $1,500 for each new shoreline residential lot; Subject to approval of final survey by the Chief Administrative Officer; Subject to amendment of Zoning By-law on severed and/or retained parcel; Deposit on title of severed and/or retained parcel(s) that access is via a private right-of-way

4 Consent Application H-030/ Seconded by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT the conveyance of part of lots 10, Concession 7 in the geographic Township of Glamorgan by Janis Ann Delville be approved. Conditions to be imposed: Municipality of Highlands East Administrative fee of $ per lot; Subject to Municipality of Highlands East Cash-in-Lieu payment of $500 for all other lots created or zoned for residential purposes; Subject to approval of final survey by the Chief Administrative Officer; Applicant to provide Surveyor s Certificate, or Site Plan, to confirm that the location of existing buildings in relation to all new boundary lines complies with the setback requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and all buildings to meet all setback requirements and meet the Ontario Building code specifications. Consent Application H-031/ BE IT RESOLVED THAT the conveyance of part of lots 10, Concession 7 in the geographic Township of Glamorgan by Janis Ann Delville be approved. Conditions to be imposed: Municipality of Highlands East Administrative fee of $ per lot; Subject to Municipality of Highlands East Cash-in-Lieu payment of $500 for all other lots created or zoned for residential purposes; Subject to approval of final survey by the Chief Administrative Officer; Applicant to provide Surveyor s Certificate, or Site Plan, to confirm that the location of existing buildings in relation to all new boundary lines complies with the setback requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and all buildings to meet all setback requirements and meet the Ontario Building code specifications.

5 Tamarack and Contau Lake Road Seconded by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT council authorizes the Road Superintendent to proceed with preparing Tamarack Lake and Contau Lake Road for prime and chip in the fall of AND FURTHER THAT both roads shall be primed and chipped in early June/July Monies for prime and chip to come from Federal Gas Tax revenue. Screening of winter sand Moved by: Suzanne Partridge Seconded by: Donna Graham BE IT RESOLVED THAT council accepts the quote for the screening of winter sand from Jim Weir Custom Crushing in the amount of $1.92 per tonne. Calcium Chloride supply and apply BE IT RESOLVED THAT council accepts the quote for the supply and application calcium chloride from Morris Chemicals in the amount of $ per litre. Hadlington Road Culverts & Dillman s Bridge Tender BE IT RESOLVED THAT council accepts the tender from Royel Paving Ltd. for the reconstruction of Hadlington Road Culverts and Dillman s Bridge in the amount of $1,072,512.66, including GST.

6 Bridge Rehabilitation Project Seconded by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT council accepts the tender from Baltimore Development for the Bridge Rehabilitation as follows: Resource Foreman Skilled Structural Labourers Sand Blasting Technicians $ / hour $ / hour $ / hour Kawartha Conversation Moved by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East supports the resolution of the Board of Directors of Kawartha Conservation for Kawartha Conservation to submit comments on the draft regulations under the Clean Water Act to advocate for two municipal representatives (one Kawartha watershed area and one Haliburton watershed area) on the source protection committee. AMO/AMRC discussion paper Seconded by: Gary Stoughton BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East supports the modified version of the AMO/AMRC discussion paper on Extended Producer Responsibility date April 2007.

7 Multi-levels Wells at Hwy. 28 & Mumford Rd. Landfills BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the quote from George Downing Estate Drilling Ltd. dated May 2, 2007 for multi-level wells at Hwy. 28 and Mumford Rd. landfills. Landfill Options BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Cambium Environmental to correspond with the Ministry of Environment regarding Highlands East landfill options in the amount of $ Excess Tables Seconded by: Gary Stoughton BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the Environmental/Property Supervisor to sell excess tables located at Tory Hill firehall that came from the Lloyd Watson Centre. Tables to be sold as is/where is for $1.00. International Hockey Training North Inc. Contract Moved by: Jim Mackie Seconded by: Donna Graham BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Municipality of Highlands East accepts the 2007 Monmouth Arena Contract between the International Hockey Training North, Inc. and the Municipality of Highlands East for summer ice time at the Monmouth Arena, and further that council authorizes the Clerk and the Reeve to sign on behalf on the Municipality.

8 Summer Swim Program Wages Seconded by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Municipality of Highlands East recommends the following wages for the summer swim program: Instructor Lifeguard Shiftguard/Lifeguard Assistant Instructor/Lifeguard Junior Lifeguard 13.50/hr 10.00/hr 9.50/hr $ 9.00/hr $ 8.50/hr Pool Staff Seconded by: Donna Graham BE IT RESOLVED THAT council for the Municipality of Highlands East hires the following for the Ward 1 Summer Pool staff: Lyndsay Wollborn Carson Lockhart Ali Grenier Tyler Hurst Instructor/Lifeguard Assistant Instructor/Junior Lifeguard Shiftguard/Lifeguard Junior Lifeguard National Access Awareness Week May 27 June 2/ BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares May 27 to June 2, 2007 as National Access Awareness Week.

9 Parks Staff BE IT RESOLVED THAT council for the Municipality of Highlands East hires the following summer parks staff: Sarah Partridge Information Kiosk Attendant Seconded by: Suzanne Partridge BE IT RESOLVED THAT council for the Municipality of Highlands East hire Brooke Mowbray as Information Kiosk Attendant for the Environmental/Property Department. Mandatory Use of Clear Bags Effective January 2, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares that clear bags are to be used for garbage disposal effective January 1, Cemetary/Record Retention Student Seconded by: Gary Stoughton BE IT RESOLVED THAT a summer student for cemetery records, records retention and clerical duties be hired. Rate of pay $10.00 per hour.

10 Schoolhouse Historical Society Appointment Moved by: Suzanne Partridge Seconded by: Donna Graham BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints the Schoolhouse Historical Society a Committee of Council. AND FURTHER THAT the following be appointed members: Jane Rinne Elaine Hayes Joanne Burroughs Michelle Smith Brenda Bowen Carol Rowley Suzanne Partridge ad hoc liaison for council Ontario Family Fishing Weekend BE IT RESOLVED THAT council declares Friday, July 6 th through Sunday, July 8 h, 2007 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend for the Municipality of Highlands East. Summer Beach Staff Moved by: Suzanne Partridge Seconded by: Donna Graham BE IT RESOLVED THAT council for the Municipality of Highlands East hires the following: Nicole Perry Jeanelle Perry Instructor Assistant Instructor for the Summer Beach Swim Program Department Reports were submitted, reviewed and filed for future reference.

11 Ward Councillor Report Highlights: Ward 1: Jim Mackie reported that the Jump Rope at the Cardiff School raised approximately $1600. Jim also mentioned that he had received compliments on the sweeping of the roads. The person flagging the other night did a good job. There is a need to find space for a freezer in Ward 1 for the Food Bank. There are still ongoing problems with cats, parking on roads and large trucks parking too close to neighbor s property and disturbing them. Jim mentioned that the municipality could possibly use the vacant lots for parking of these large vehicles. Ward 2: Suzanne Partridge reported that she has had a number of phone calls regarding the septic approval process. She also reported that there were concerns regarding the deterioration of the roads in Ward 2 as the gravel on the roads have been greatly reduced. Suzanne expressed her appreciation to the Roads Department for the quick work done on Finn Point Rd. At the next Dog Pound meeting, they will be looking at harmonizing some of the municipal by-laws. Ward 3: Donna Graham confirmed that the Roads Superintendent will have the docks in by the May long weekend. There have been a number of concerns expressed to her regarding both the Library and the Post Office in Gooderham. Donna also expressed her thanks to Carl and Gloria Dewey for their donation of two benches for the Gooderham area. The Youth Group held a very successful Much Music event and a portion of the monies raised from this event were used to purchase sports supplies. Ward 4: Gary Stoughton stated that he had concerns about the Library as there are a number of petitions on the go right now. Gary also requested that the Dark Lake Road be looked at and Council will discuss this at the June 12, 2007 meeting. REEVE: The Reeve reported that the County has some concerns about the geocashing signs on County roads. They will also be discussing Houston Road at the County. Adjourn Committee of Council BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Committee of Council meeting be adjourned. Meeting Declared Open BE IT RESOLVED THAT this meeting of Council be declared open.

12 Adoption of Agenda BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Council meeting be adopted as circulated. Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the minutes of April 10, 2007, April 16, 2007 and April 24, 2007 council meetings. Approve Resolutions Moved by: Suzanne Partridge Seconded by: Donna Graham BE IT RESOLVED THAT the resolutions from the Committee of Council of a Whole meeting of Tuesday, May 8, 2007 be adopted. Closed Session of Council BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council moves into a Committee of a Whole in order to discuss a matter pertaining to: Security of the property of the municipality or local board; personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal local board employees; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. Arise from Closed Session BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council arise from the closed session.

13 Suzanne Partridge, Ward 2 Councillor left the meeting early. Donna Graham, Ward 3 Councillor left the meeting early. PSAB Student BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ashley Covert be hired for summer student position for asset management. Rate of pay $10.00/hr. By-laws BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-laws Nos: Being a Shoreline Road Allowance for lands in front of Lot 29, Conc. 13, geographic Township of Glamorgan (Stormy Lake) Applicant: Wise, Beverly & Edgar, Allen Being a Shoreline Road Allowance for lands in front of Lot 32, Conc. 10, geographic Township of Glamorgan (Glamor Lake) Applicant: Ryalen, Arne & Linda Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and Dysart et al (Fire Chief) be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed and the Corporate Seal attached. Confirm Proceeding of Meeting BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its regular meeting of May 8, 2007, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

14 Adjournment BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m. Reeve, Dave Burton Clerk, Irene S. Cook