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, Suzanne Partridge Clerk, Irene Cook Councillor Steve Kauffeldt Ward 1 Roads Superintendent, Earl Covert Councillor Cec Ryall Ward 3 Fire Chief, Bill Wingrove Councillor Joan Barton Ward 4 Environmental/Property Supervisor, Glen Covert Chief Building Official, Randy Dunsmore Attendance: Angelica Blenich Haliburton Echo Mark Arike The County Voice Liz Danielsen Bonnie Ryall Dana Mizzi Lynda Wootton Delegations Hilary Elia Heather Reid Joanne Vanier Frank Mizzi Dan Rajsic, Staff Sergeant Affiliation Community Care Haliburton U-Links Wilberforce Agricultural Fair OPP, Bancroft Detachment 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. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and general nature thereof: None declared. Open Meeting BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Committee of Council meeting be declared open. Items added/changed to Agenda BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Committee of Council meeting be adopted as circulated. 1

2 DELEGATIONS: Hilary Elia, Community Care Haliburton provided Council with an overview of what Community Care Haliburton is and what services they provide. Community Care is a registered charity whose purpose is to enable seniors and adults with disabilities and/or illness to remain independent in their own residences as long as they choose to. Their clients are provided services such as: Emergency Response System, Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Telephone Security Checks, Diners Club, Home Help and Home Maintenance, Friendly Visiting and Social Recreation. They receive partial funding through the province and the rest is raised through fund raising efforts and donations. Ms. Elia thanked Council for their continuing support and requested Council consideration in once again supporting Community Care Haliburton. Heather Reid, U-Links addressed Council regarding financial support for the U-links Centre for Community Based Research. Ms. Reid requested a contribution of $2,500 from each municipality to support the work they do, bringing the resources of Trent University to Haliburton County on varied research projects such as inventory and mapping of cultural sites, history of Irondale, impact of uranium mining exploration, etc. Joanne Vanier, Wilberforce Agricultural Fair addressed Council regarding the 2010 Wilberforce Fair and thanked Council for the many ways the municipality supports the fair. Ms. Vanier expressed concerns regarding the Lloyd Watson Centre and asked that Council consider doing much needed upgrades, such as a new stove, fridge, electrical wiring upgrade, etc. to the Lloyd Watson Centre. Frank Mizzi addressed Council regarding the need for public education on water related issues on private wells. Mr. Mizzi is a survivor of Walkerton and as a result of family members feeling unwell, tested his own drilled well for bacteria, and 34 minerals, including uranium and strontium. The test results were shocking as they showed high and unsafe counts for bacteria, uranium and strontium. Public education, encouraging property owners to test their water, encourage the various government bodies to conduct mineral testing (at no charge) as well as bacteria checks is a viable way of addressing this important issue. Dan Rajsic, Staff Sergeant, OPP, Bancroft Detachment provided Council an overview of the 2010 police activities within Highlands East. As a result of a decline in calls in the area the 2011 anticipated police budget has been reduced. The OPP is currently working on their strategic plan and Staff Sergeant Dan Rajsic requested that Council review this plan and provide input. Health Unit contact re: water-related issues BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Health Unit be contacted and requested to investigate water related issues concerning uranium and other minerals and to add the cost of uranium and other mineral testing to their list of costs which are funded and provided to the public free of charge. 2

3 Crowe Valley Appointment Moved by: Cec Ryall Seconded by: Joan Barton BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following council member be appointed to the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority: Suzanne Partridge Municipal Dog Pound Appointment BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be appointed to the Municipal Dog Pound Committee: Steve Kauffeldt Terry Graham Fire Department Appointment Moved by: Steven Kauffeldt BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be appointed to Volunteer Fire Department, Station 6: Adam Szelei Brian Woods Fire Department Officer Training BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes IMS training for nine (9) officers from the Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $3, for tuition. 3

4 Fire Department Appointment BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints to the Fire Department: Mike Venema for Station 3 Resignation from Fire Department Moved by: Steven Kauffeldt BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the resignation from Mitch Clarkson from the Fire Department. VFIS Insurance Renewal BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the renewal of the VFIS insurance from O Shaughnessy Ltd. Insurance Brokers in the amount of $4,653 plus taxes. Enhanced Police Visibility Program for Seconded by: Steven Kauffeldt BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Highlands East renews the Enhanced Police Visibility Program for 2011 as outlined in letter dated December 22, 2010 from the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. 4

5 Bancroft CPAC and Minden CPAC Appointment BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following council member be appointed to the Bancroft CPAC: Dave Burton Suzanne Partridge (alternate) And the following council member be appointed to the Minden CPAC: Dave Burton Suzanne Partridge (alternate) Wilberforce and Area Police Volunteer Association Moved by: Steve Kauffeldt BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints to the Wilberforce and Area Police Volunteer Association: Ed Otto Bill Wingrove Donald Wilson Alanna Coles Patricia Simiana Doug Knox Ross Covert Don Outram Public Information Officer ad hoc liaison for Council BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints the following Council member as the Public Information/Communication Officer for the Community Emergency Response Plan: Suzanne Partridge 5

6 OSWAP Funding Application BE IT RESOLVED THAT we apply for OSWAP funding to upgrade monitoring equipment at both the Cardiff and Dyno sites. Otonabee-Peterborough Source Protection Authority Appointment Seconded by: Joan Barton BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be appointed to the Otonabee-Peterborough Source Protection Authority: Steve Kauffeldt Cecil Ryall (alternate) North Hastings Family Health Team BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be appointed to the North Hastings Family Health Team: Steve Kauffeldt Dave Burton (alternate) Approval of Accounts BE IT RESOLVED THAT General Accounts in the amount of $1,598, be approved. 6

7 Council laptops BE IT RESOLVED THAT four laptops be purchased for members of Council through the County IT person. Use of municipal vehicles BE IT RESOLVED THAT the By-law Enforcement Officer and the CBO be allowed to take municipal vehicles home (to be used for municipal purposes only). February Council Meeting BE IT RESOLVED THAT the regular council meeting date of February8th be changed to February 15, County Accessibility Committee BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following council member be appointed to the County Accessibility Committee: Suzanne Partridge 7

8 Use of unopened road allowance Moved by: Steve Kauffeldt BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the application for permission to use an unopened road allowance submitted by Bransch, Kay, Conc. 4, between Lots 22 & 23, geographic Township of Monmouth Roll # Recreation Committee Seconded by: Joan Barton BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following members be appointed to the following Committees of Council: Loop Troupe Dan Linkert Adele Barnes Hilda Clark Gillian (Gill) Stephen Algonquin Gateway Tourist & Business Association Wilberforce Curling Club Douglas Stephen Melanie Lewis Cathy Garland Tammy Vaughan Ron Roberts Josef Martinek Byron Kellar Wilberforce Medical Advisory Committee Kathy Rogers Howard Anderson Wayne Rutter Patricia Simiana 8

9 Alanna Angus-Coles Monmouth Recreation Committee Kathy Rogers Nataly Goulet Joyce Bowman Hilda Clark Terry Godfrey Gwen Saunders Patricia Simiana Doug Stephen Schoolhouse Historical Society Jane Rinne Joanne Burroughs Michelle Smith Zoe Cave Barb Munroe Suzanne Partridge Wilberforce Figure Skating Club Appointment Nancy Bird Kathy Rogers Angela Scott Highland Grove Recreation Committee Joanne Burroughs - Treasurer Brenda Bowan Shirley Finley Barbara Robertson Ronald Robertson Elaine Hayes Suzanne Partridge Gooderham Horseshoe Day Committee Darlene Reil Bonnie Ryall Cecil Ryall 9

10 Gooderham Community Action Group Barbara Bader Marilyn Wooder Bonnie Ryall Cecil Ryall Gooderham Beautification (sub-committee of Gooderham Community Action Group) Sharon Stoughton-Craig Cecil Ryall Department Reports were submitted, reviewed and filed for future reference. Through a discussion on the Procedural By-law Ward Councillor Report, Council decided that Ward Councillor Reports are to be submitted in writing to the Clerk prior to the meeting. The Ward Councillor Report will be read at the council meeting by the Ward Councillor and noted in the minutes as Ward Councillor Reports were submitted and filed for future reference. Ward 1 Councillor, Steve Kauffeldt requested permission from Council to report that the elementary school parent newsletter will include a section for Municipal Business. This will allow the Municipality the opportunity to get information to the parents and youths of the area of upcoming events and program. Adjourn Committee of Council Moved by: Steve Kauffeldt 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. 10

11 Amend Agenda for Council meeting Moved by: Cec Ryall Seconded by: Joan Barton BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Council be amended as follows: Remove portion of closed session dealing with Fire Department litigation (due to a letter from solicitor advising that he is unable to attend). Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the minutes of December 14, 2010 council meetings. Approve Resolutions Moved by: Steve Kauffeldt BE IT RESOLVED THAT the resolutions from the Committee of Council of a Whole meeting of Tuesday, January 11, 2010 be adopted. By-laws BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-laws Nos: Being a By-law to appoint a Municipal Auditor Being a By-law to authorize a fire protection agreement between the Municipality of Highlands East and the Township of Dysart et al be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed and the Corporate Seal attached. 11

12 NEW BUSINESS Under new business Reeve Dave Burton brought up the possibility of looking into the need of new committees for Trails, Green Energy, Affordable Housing, Business Retention and Attraction and Park and Recreation. The Reeve requested that information be gathered from similar municipalities that currently have these types of committees and placed on the council agenda to discuss. Another item also introduced under new business was the need to continue with the Strategic Plan, and Council attending different wards to meet with the residents in an informal environment An evening with your Council. Closed Session BE IT RESOLVED THAT THIS COUNCIL moves into Closed Session in order to discuss a matter pertaining to: litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board re: November mid-trial results and recommendations from opposing counsel Arise from Closed Session Seconded by: Joan Barton BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council arise from the closed session to report. ARISE AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION No Report 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 January 11, 2010, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed with the Corporate Seal. 12

13 Adjournment Moved by: Steve Kauffeldt BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m. Reeve, Dave Burton Clerk, Irene S. Cook 13