TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday June 10, :00 p.m. Town Council Chambers Page 1

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1 Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor D. Coates called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the following were recorded as being present. Council Members: Regrets: Staff: Mayor, D. Coates Deputy Mayor, S. Clement Councillor, G. Smith Councillor, G. Tryon Councillor, B. Young Councillor, S. Young Councillor, E. Nichols Chief Administrative Officer/Deputy Clerk, J. Sisson Clerk, L. McDonald Director of Development Services, K. Horrigan Municipal Engineer, R. Walton 2. DECLARATION(S) OF PECUNIARY INTEREST (IF ANY) Councillor G. Smith declared a pecuniary interest regarding Agenda Item 7.1 (Section B) due to a contractual relationship with the successful bidder. Mayor D. Coates declared a pecuniary interest regarding Agenda Item 7.2 (Section B), Item 10.1 Façade Improvement and Signage Advisory Committee - June 8, and Item 10.2 (Façade Improvement and Signage Advisory Program - Sherri Coates - 14 Manitoba Street) due to the matter being related to a family member. 3. PUBLIC MEETINGS 4. DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 5. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 09-TC CORRESPONDENCE That the minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 29, 2009 and the Special Council Meeting held on May 26, 2009 be confirmed.

2 Page 2 7. STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES 7.1 General Committee Meeting June 2, TC-078 That the information items and recommendations identified as Section A from the General Committee meeting held on June 2, 2009 be adopted. 09-TC-079 That the information items and recommendations identified as Section B from the General Committee meeting held on June 2, 2009 be adopted. Councillor G. Smith did not participate in the discussion or vote with respect to the 7.2 Development Services Committee Meeting June 3, TC-080 That the information items and recommendations identified as Section A from the Development Services Committee meeting held on June 3, 2009 be adopted. Deputy Mayor, S. Clement assumed the Chair for the following item due to a pecuniary interest declared by the Mayor (see item #2). 09-TC-081 That the information items and recommendations identified as Section B from the Development Services Committee meeting held on June 3, 2009 be adopted. Mayor D. Coates did not participate in the discussion or vote with respect to the Mayor D. Coates resumed the Chair.

3 Page 3 8. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1 Bracebridge Public Library Board (Councillor, B. Young) The last meeting prior to the summer break was held on June 9, Oakley Village Square Board of Management () The community has raised $3,000 to-date towards the acquisition of playground equipment for the Village Square. 8.3 Bracebridge BIA Board of Management () A General Members meeting was held at which Beth Wilson, Summerfest organizer was in attendance to speak regarding the event. Mae Brazier gave an overview of Board related items including: consistent and unified hours; consistent signage; promotion of the Arts Community designation; signage to the downtown area; and, special events. The Classic Car Show will be held on June 21, Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce (Deputy Mayor, S. Clement) The model railroad is up and running in the Chamber Office. Advertising boards are available for lease. Eighty-five percent of member respondents are not in favour of the Harmonized Sales Tax. A recent luncheon with the Mayor and CAO was informative and well received. The next meeting will occur on June 11, Annie Williams Memorial Park Board (Councillor, G. Smith) A new Partnership Agreement between the Lions Club, Rotary Club of Bracebridge, Rotary Club of Bracebridge-Muskoka Lakes and the Town has been prepared. Special thanks was given to the members for their work over the years. The last meeting dealt with a number of housekeeping items and upcoming special events. The Beer Festival will occur on August 29, 2009, and the Triathlon will be a two-day event this year on August 8 and 9, Local Northern Ontario School of Medicine Group (Deputy Mayor, S. Clement) Attended the graduation in Sudbury for the first group of Doctors where over four hundred people were in attendance. DVDs are available from Councillor Clement that provide information on the various graduates. 8.7 Muskoka Heritage Trust Nature Reserves (Mayor, D. Coates)

4 Page 4 9. OLD BUSINESS / DISCUSSION ITEMS 10. NEW BUSINESS / DISCUSSION ITEMS Deputy Mayor, S. Clement assumed the Chair for the following two items due to a pecuniary interest declared by the Mayor (see item #2) Façade Improvement and Signage Advisory Committee - June 8, TC-082 That the minutes from the Façade Improvement and Signage Advisory Committee held on June 8, 2009 be received. Mayor D. Coates did not participate in the discussion or vote with respect to the 10.2 Façade Improvement and Signage Advisory Program - Sherri Coates (14 Manitoba Street) 09-TC That the Signage Improvement Grant Application under file FIS for 14 Manitoba Street in the amount of $ funded through account # be approved. 2. That a by-law be prepared to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Façade Improvement Loan and Grant Financial Assistance Agreement with Sherri Coates. (DS054-09) Mayor D. Coates did not participate in the discussion or vote with respect to the Mayor D. Coates resumed the Chair Façade Improvement and Signage Advisory Committee - June 9, TC-084 That the minutes from the Façade Improvement and Signage Advisory Committee held on June 9, 2009 be received.

5 Page Façade Improvement and Signage Advisory Program Garrett Green and David Rochette (72 Manitoba Street) 09-TC That the Signage Improvement Grant Application under file FIS for 72 Manitoba Street in the amount of $1, funded through account # be approved. 2. That a by-law be prepared to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Façade Improvement Loan and Grant Financial Assistance Agreement with Garrett Green and David Rochette. (DS066-09) 11. DISTRICT INFORMATION ITEMS 11.1 Community Services (Deputy Mayor, S. Clement) The development of the old Pines was an item of discussion. Currently there is a waiting list for seniors affordable housing with over 450 on the list. The Ontario Works caseload has risen over twenty-two percent. Donations to The Pines fundraising were over $26,000 in 2008 with $15,000 raised to-date in Funds go towards enhancements to the facility for the residents Engineering and Public Works (Councillor, G. Smith 11.3 Planning and Economic Development (Councillor, S. Young) Councillor George Young, Councillor Grady and Mr. Rob McPhee of the Muskoka Community Network recently attended the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) held in New York City. The ICF provides a framework for municipalities to develop their own infrastructure (high speed or fibre optics) Corporate and Emergency Services (Mayor, D. Coates) The meeting was devoted to Development Charges with a number of delegations from the development community. A graduated scale will likely be adopted.

6 Page BY-LAWS 09-TC ANNOUNCEMENTS That the following bills be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: Bill # 52 (By-law No ) A By-law of the Corporation of The Town of Bracebridge to authorize the temporary closing of certain streets in the Town of Bracebridge (09-GC-143) (AF048-09) (Clearbrook Trail, Douglas Drive, Glady s Avenue) (Tri Kids Triathlon) Bill # 53 (By-law No ) A By-law of the Corporation of The Town of Bracebridge to amend By-Law , a land use control by-law to regulate the use of land in the Town of Bracebridge. (09-DS- 095) (DS062-09) (Daryl Knudson) Bill # 54 (By-law No ) A By-law of the Corporation of The Town of Bracebridge to amend By-Law , a land use control by-law to regulate the use of land in the Town of Bracebridge. (09-DS- 096) (DS063-09) ( Ontario Inc.) Bill # 55 (By-law No ) A By-law of the Corporation of The Town of Bracebridge to deem Lot 4 and Lot 5 on Registered Plan 14, Muskoka North Ward of the Town of Bracebridge in the District Municipality of Muskoka. (09-DS-097) (DS064-09) (Deeming By-law) (Daryl Knudson and Ontario Inc.) Councillor Clement attended an event in Owen Sound to welcome troops back from Afghanistan. He also attended the annual inspection of the local Air Cadets. Mayor Coates attended the elearnnetwork.ca unveiling which is a collaboration between the Government of Ontario, colleges and universities and community partners to improve local access to learning. This will be delivered locally through Nipissing University and Georgian College. The retirement of Dr. Mock from Nipissing University was noted. A funding announcement will be made at Community Futures on Friday June 12, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. The success of local bidders in providing low bids for Peake Fields at Verena Acres and vehicle acquisitions was noted. Construction of the new SkatePark is well underway.

7 Page COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, CLOSED SESSION 15. RESOLUTIONS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION 16. CONFIRMING BY-LAW 09-TC ADJOURNMENT That the following bill be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: Bill # 56 (By-Law No ) A By-law of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 10 th day of June TC-088 That the meeting be adjourned until the next regular meeting or any special meeting called by the mayor. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Mayor Clerk