The Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays. Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 16, 2015 MINUTES

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1 The Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 16, 2015 MINUTES There was a regularly scheduled meeting of Council held at 9:00 a.m., on June 16, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the Township of Lake of Bays Municipal Offices, Dwight, Ontario. Attendance Mayor Councillors Chief Administrative Officer Treasurer Superintendent of Public Works Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Planner Director of Building & By-law Services Deputy Clerk Robert Young Robert Lacroix Nancy Tapley (arrived at 9:27 a.m.) Terry Glover Ruth McEachern Ross Shane Baker Virginia (Ginny) Burgess Michelle Percival Tom Gefucia Steve Peace Carrie Sykes Stefan Szczerbak Stephen Watson (arrived at 9:40 a.m.) Samantha Woods 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Young. (a) Council Meeting Agenda - June 16, 2015 Resolution # 1(a)/06/16/15 Councillor Glover and Councillor Burgess BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council Meeting Agenda dated June 16, 2015 be adopted as circulated. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Nil Page 1 of 21

2 3. DEPUTATION/DELEGATIONS (a) Presentation of Senior of the Year Award Ben Boivin Mayor Young presented the 2015 Ontario Senior of the Year Award to Mr. Ben Boivin and noted his years on Council ( ), the various projects and community groups he has tirelessly volunteered his time towards. Mayor Young extended Council s appreciation for his dedication and commitment. (b) Presentation of Staff Certificates: Cathy Fairbairn, Linda Lacroix and Mike Wilmon - Emergency Management Ontario - Basic Emergency Management Course Mirella Lisi - Ontario Association of Committee of Adjustment and Consent Authorities - Primer on Planning Course Mayor Young presented staff with their certificates and congratulated them on their accomplishments. (c) Greg Anderson, Key Accounts Manager of Ethosolar Inc. Re: Request for Council Support - 2,400 Solar Panel FIT contract (1415 Limberlost Road) Greg Anderson presented the following: 250 kw/ac Ground mounted system; 70 inches in height; Approximately 1.2 acres of treed property will be harvested; Proposed array to be located in the northerly section of the property located behind the dwelling; A third party will be required to verify that the setbacks to property lines (20 meters) are met. Stefan Szczerbak, Planner noted the following: The property is zoned Waterfront Residential due it's close proximity to Pell Lake and is subject to the Development Permit By-law; Read aloud a letter of concern from an abutting property owner - Sandy Dobbyn. Mayor Young opened the floor to the public. Henry McClelland from 4159 Muskoka Road 117 stated the following: An existing solar project in Waverly looks like a lake from the Page 2 of 21

3 road due to the number of solar panels; Buffers seems to shield projects; Substations gather the power; and Not too intrusive when driving through. Howard Rosenthaal from 4271 Muskoka Road 117 stated the following: In favour of renewable and solar energy; Concerned with the clearcutting and drainage; Emphasized the project is for profit; and Township should be looking at its own lands to conduct similar projects that would benefit the tax payer. Mayor Young thanked Mr. Anderson for his presentation. Resolution # 3(c)/06/16/15 Councillor Baker and Councillor Burgess WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0. AND WHEREAS Conergy 1 LP (the Applicant ) proposes to construct and operate a 250 kw Ground Mount Solar Project (the Property ) on 1415 Limberlost Road Huntsville, ON P1H 2J6 (the Lands ) in the Township of Lake of Bays under the province s FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays indicate by resolution Council s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property. AND WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects received the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution s sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project, or for any other purposes. Page 3 of 21

4 (d) Mark Bell, Petawawa Renewable Corporation Re: Request for Council Support - Small Solar Project (Baysville Waste Transfer Station Brunel Road) Mr. Bell presented the following: Proposing a 500kW Ground Mount Solar project; Lease will be for 20 years; The proposed 200m x 100m location for the array is already cleared of vegetation; Proposed to be located on the south easterly portion of the property; Large vegetated buffer - closest residence is over 1000 feet away; Correspondence sent to residents in the area for the proposal and there have been no objections and some support. Stefan Szczerbak, Planner noted the following: There are no issues with this proposal from an Official Plan perspective. Mayor Young opened the floor to the public. No one from the public spoke to this application. Mayor Young thanked Mr. Bell for his presentation. Resolution # 3(d)/06/16/15 Councillor Glover and Councillor Burgess WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0. AND WHEREAS Baysville Solar LP (the Applicant ) proposes to construct and operate a 500 kw Ground Mount Solar Project (the Property ) on McLean Transfer Station, 3901 Brunel Road, Baysville, Concession 9 Part Lot 17, ON P0B 1A0 (the Lands ) in the Township of Lake of Bays under the province s FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays indicate by resolution Council s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property. AND WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects received the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in Page 4 of 21

5 the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution s sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project, or for any other purposes. (e) Jonathan Godfrey, President Muskoka SaniSolar Inc. Re: Request for Council Support (Dwight Waste Transfer Station Oxtongue Rapids Park Road & Dorset Waste Transfer Station Highway 35) Mr. Godfrey presented the following: 500kW ground mounted solar project proposed for Dorset and Dwight Waste Transfer Stations; The leased area per property is 6 acres; Trees will be cut on both sites and the District receive the revenue from the timbers cleared for the arrays; Projects would be screened from any visibility to the roads; Any water mitigation would be dealt with as well; Will ensure the project is located in the best location on the properties; Proposing to the District to utilize the small northerly property (just under 10 acres) at the Dorset Waste Transfer Station due to the watershed located on the southerly property; There are a number of sites within the properties that are suitable for the arrays; On a connectivity basis the location for the array in the Dwight Transfer Station would be best suited in the northerly location; Would be back to speak with Council should any planning or siting issues arise; Not allowed to infringe on natural features; The FIT 3 buying price was 27.5 cents however is currently under review. Stefan Szczerbak, Planner noted the following: The Dwight Transfer Station site as shown is located near the Oxtongue River in the Oxtongue River Heritage Protection as noted in the District of Muskoka's Official Plan and in the Township's Page 5 of 21

6 Official Plan - without exact details makes it difficult to know how much could be compromised and surprised that the District would suggest the location. The Dorset Transfer Station site as proposed, will disrupt the watercourse located on the site as it will be crossed in order to access the site. Will be in contact with the District of Muskoka regarding the concerns noted above. Mayor Young opened the floor to the public. No one from the public spoke to these applications. Mayor Young thanked Mr. Godfrey for his presentation. Resolution # 3(e)(i)/06/16/15 Councillor Glover and Councillor Burgess WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0. AND WHEREAS Muskoka SaniSolar Inc. (the Applicant ) proposes to construct and operate a 500kW Ground Mount Solar Project (the Property ) on the Dorset Waste Transfer Stations, Hwy 35 and Hwy 35 in Dorset, ON P0A 1E0 (the Lands ) in the Township of Lake of Bays under the province s FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays indicate by resolution Council s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property. AND WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects received the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution s sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project, or for any other purposes. Page 6 of 21

7 Resolution # 3(e)(ii)/06/16/15 Councillor Baker and Councillor Tapley WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0. AND WHEREAS Muskoka SaniSolar Inc. (the Applicant ) proposes to construct and operate a 500kW Ground Mount Solar Project (the Property ) at the Dwight Waste Transfer Station at 1020 Oxtongue Rapids Park Road in Dwight, ON P0A 1H0 (the Lands ) in the Township of Lake of Bays under the province s FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays indicate by resolution Council s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property. AND WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects received the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution s sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project, or for any other purposes. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine, and enacted in one motion. However, any Council member may request one or more items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and/or action. Each and every matter of business contained in the Consent Agenda is recorded separately in the minutes of the meeting. Resolution # 4/06/16/15 Councillor Baker and Councillor Ross WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays Page 7 of 21

8 reviewed the Consent Agenda consisting of various proposed resolutions/by-laws; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Council approve and adopt the recommendations contained in the Consent Agenda dated June 16, 2015 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions. (a) Council Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2015 Resolution # 4(a)/06/16/15 Councillor Baker and Councillor Ross Township of Lake of Bays approves the Council Meeting Minutes dated May 19, 2015 as circulated. (b) Special Council Meeting Minutes - Roads Tour - April 28, 2015 Resolution # 4(b)/06/16/15 Councillor Baker and Councillor Ross Township of Lake of Bays approves the Special Council Meeting Minutes - Roads Tour dated April 28, 2015 as circulated. (c) Special Council Meeting Minutes - May 26, Baysville Dam Proposal Resolution # 4(c)/06/16/15 Councillor Burgess and Councillor Glover Township of Lake of Bays approves the Special Council Meeting Minutes - Baysville Dam Proposal dated May 26, 2015 as circulated. Page 8 of 21

9 (d) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2015 Resolution # 4(d)/06/16/15 Councillor Burgess and Councillor Glover Township of Lake of Bays receives the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes dated March 10, (e) Lake of Bays Library Board Meeting Minutes - April 27, 2015 Resolution # 4(e)/06/16/15 Councillor Burgess and Councillor Glover Township of Lake of Bays receives the Lake of Bays Library Board Meeting Minutes dated April 27, (f) By-law , being a by-law to amend to appoint members to the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays Public Library Board By-law was read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (g) Sale of Original Shore Road Allowance - Declaration of Surplus Land: OSRA File No (Shipway) Mayor Young noted that as advertised, this is a public meeting for the purpose of declaring these Township owned lands as surplus and asked if anyone in attendance wished to speak to this OSRA file. No one from the public spoke to this application. Page 9 of 21

10 Resolution # 4(g)/06/16/15 Councillor Burgess and Councillor Glover WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays hereby receives the staff report " Sale of Original Shore Road Allowance - Declaration of Surplus Land: OSRA File No (Shipway) ", dated June 16, 2015; Township of Lake of Bays declares the following Township owned real property to be surplus: the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 22, in Concession 14, of the former Township of Franklin, now in the Township of Lake of Bays, in the District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 1 & 2 on Plan 35R (Shipway Franklin 1119 Maplehurst Drive Peninsula Lake) (Part 2 is flooded to be retained by Township) (h) By-law , being a by-law for the purpose of closing those portions of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 22, in Concession 14, of the former Township of Franklin, now in the Township of Lake of Bays, in the District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 35R (Shipway)( )(Franklin)(1119 Maplehurst Drive)(Peninsula Lake) By-law was read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (i) Economic Development Activity Report (May) Resolution # 4(i)/06/16/15 Councillor Glover and Councillor Burgess Township of Lake of Bays receives the staff report Economic Development Activity Report (May), dated June 16, Page 10 of 21

11 (j) Resolution # 4(j)/06/16/15 Councillor Glover and Councillor Burgess Township of Lake of Bays receives the following correspondence re: ProposedDevelopment of a Micro Hydro-Electric System (Baysville Dam) General Nature Mike Varieur - May 24, 2015 Kim Laframboise - May 28, 2015 Dan Shilt - May 28, 2015 Bill Bryer - May 28, 2015 Liz Smith - May 29, 2015 Letters of Support Scott Lillow - May 21, 2015 John Murden - May 28, 2015 Wayne Arbeau - May 28, 2015 David and Margaret Morrison - May 28, 2015 Bob and Anne Sherry - May 28, 2015 Michael Amosow - May 30, 2015 Roy Donnelly - June 1, 2015 Letters of Concern Ken and Michele Keeler - May 19, 2015 Paul and Madeline Sheppard - May 24, 2015 Tara Kruusi - May 24, 2015 Dale and Catherine Vanclieaf - May 25, 2015 Richard and Marlene Robinson - May 25, 2015 Rick and Kathy Newton - May 25, 2015 Stephen Martin - May 28, 2015 Dale and Catherine Vanclieaf - May 28, 2015 Gloria-Jean Browne - May 28, 2015 Jake Darke - May 28, 2015 Jackie Arbuckle - May 29, 2015 Jen McColl - May 29, 2015 Michele, Ken, Carly and Stephanie Keeler - May 29, 2015 Tara Kruusi - May 29, 2015 Kerrie Blackmore - June 1, 2015 Page 11 of 21

12 (k) Grandview Lake Association re: Thank you for continued funding Resolution # 4(k)/06/16/15 Councillor Glover and Councillor Burgess Township of Lake of Bays receives the correspondence from Grandview Lake Association re: Thank you for continued funding. (l) Correspondence received from the YWCA re: Thank you for continued support Resolution # 4(l)/06/16/15 Councillor Glover and Councillor Burgess Township of Lake of Bays receives the correspondence from YWCA re: Thank you for continued support. 5. TENDERS Nil 6. REPORTS AND BY- LAWS (a) PLANNER (i) Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program - FedNor Grant Opportunity Resolution # 6(a)(i)/06/16/15 Councillor Ross and Councillor Lacroix Township of Lake of Bays receives the staff report Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program FedNor Grant Opportunity, dated June 16, Page 12 of 21

13 AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays hereby directs staff to submit two grant applications to FedNor for the purpose of repairing the Baysville West Dock Walkway (1st priority) and the Dwight washrooms (2nd priority). AND FURTHER THAT should the Township be awarded the grant(s), that Council for the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays would be required to consider up to 50% of the total project costs in the 2016 budget deliberations. (b) SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (i) Revised 2015 Capital Gravel Resurfacing Projects Resolution # 6(b)(i)/06/16/15 Councillor Glover and Councillor Burgess WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays receives the report Revised 2015 Capital Gravel Resurfacing Projects dated June 16, AND WHEREAS staff has deferred the gravelling of Bigwin View Lane due to the uncertainty of future ownership of Bigwin View Lane AND WHEREAS tender # was amended as per section 13 of the tender package to include East Grandview Lake Road as an additional road THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays acknowledges the change to the 2015 Gravelling project. A short break was held between 10:40 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (c) DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & BY-LAW SERVICES Nil Page 13 of 21

14 (d) FIRE CHIEF Nil (e) DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES Nil (f) DEPUTY CLERK (i) Amended Application to Exchange Original Shore/Road Allowances (LagoNelBosco Limited - Hogg) for Road Allowance (Hutcheson Road) Preliminary Approval - OSRA/ORA File No Resolution # 6(f)(i)/06/16/15 Councillor Baker and Councillor Ross WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays hereby receives the staff report "Amended Application to Exchange Original Shore/Road Allowances (LagoNelBosco Limited - Hogg) for Road Allowance (Hutcheson Road) - Preliminary Approval - OSRA/ORA File No ", dated June 16, 2015; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the application to exchange original shore road allowances for road allowance receive PRELIMINARY APPROVAL set out as follows: Township of Lake of Bays to stop up, close and convey to LagoNelBosco Ltd. (Hogg) the following: Original shore road allowance in front of Lot 9, Concession 6, Sinclair Ward Sinclair; Original shore road allowance in front of Lot 10, Concession 6, Sinclair Ward Sinclair; Original road allowance or portion of, between Concession 6 & 7 that abuts Lot 9, Sinclair Ward ; and Applicant, LagoNelBosco Ltd. (Hogg) will be responsible for the surveying, advertising, land acquisition, and legal costs associated with the closure and conveyance as set out in Policy AD-2.9 Original Shore/Road Allowance Closures. In exchange, LagoNelBosco Ltd. (Hogg) will transfer to the Township of Lake of Bays the following: Page 14 of 21

15 Legal title and ownership of the subject portion of Hutcheson Road traversing through property roll Sinclair. AND FURTHER, pursuant to Township policy, where application is made to exchange road allowance for shore road allowance the applicant shall pay the difference between the current cost of the road allowance and the original shore road allowance based on the Township User Fee By-law. (ii) Application To Close Original Road Allowance ORA File No (Hiley/Halladay) Resolution # 6(f)(ii)/06/16/15 Councillor Lacroix and Councillor Ross WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays hereby receives the staff report "Application To Close Original Road Allowance - ORA File No (Hiley/Halladay), dated June 16, 2015; AND WHEREAS the proposed application does not meet all the criteria as set out in Section 2.03(a) of Township Policy AD-2.9 Original Shore/Road Allowance Closure procedures specifically an exchange of lands; AND WHERAS Council approves an exemption to Section 2.03(a) of Township Policy AD-2.9 subject to the proposed northerly lot line extension being deviated in order to maintain public access; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the application to stop up and close a portion of original road allowance lying between Lots 5 & 6, Concession 5, abutting property identified as Roll # , Franklin Ward receive PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. ( Hiley/Halladay 1112 Ten Mile Bay Road Franklin - Lake of Bays). (g) CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Nil Page 15 of 21

16 (h) TREASURER (i) Revision to 2014 Draft Financial Statements Resolution # 6(h)(i)/06/16/15 Councillor Ross and Councillor Lacroix WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays receives the staff report Revision to 2014 Draft Financial Statements, dated June 16, AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Lake of Bays approved the 2014 Draft Financial Statements on May 19th, 2015 by resolution #3(d)/05/20/14: AND WHEREAS staff has been informed that under the New Presumptive Cancer Legislation that our financial statements will require the following amendment to the draft financial statements prior to final approval: Contingent liability - During 2014, the Government of Ontario expanded regulations to include six additional cancers presumed to be work-related for firefighters under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. This change is retroactive to January 1, During the years 1996 to 2004, the municipality was a schedule 2 employer for WSIB, meaning that the municipality self-insured for WSIB benefits. This change in regulations may give rise to liabilities of the municipality for work-related cancers incurred by firefighters during this time. The municipality is assessing the impact of this change and is unable to determine whether a liability exists at year end. Consequently, no provision has been made in these financial statements for any liability that may result. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays approves the 2014 Draft Financial Statements with the above-noted amendment. (ii) Statement of Financial Activities for the Four Months Ending April 30, 2015 Resolution # 6(h)(ii)/06/16/15 Page 16 of 21

17 Councillor Lacroix and Councillor Ross Township of Lake of Bays receives the staff report Statement of Financial Activities for the Four Months Ending April 30, 2015, dated June 16, COMMUNICATION ITEMS AND PETITIONS Nil 8. NOTICE OF MOTION Nil 9. MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL COUNCILLORS' REPORTS (a) Councillor Baker Fire Advisory Committee New recruitment initiatives By-law charges with respect to false alarms. Will be enforced more frequently New trend to emergency calls related to cottage rentals. Many times the caller does not know the address of where they are staying. District Public Works Committee - No Update Muskoka Watershed Council The Friends of Muskoka Watershed Annual General Meeting will be held on June 19, 2015 at 11 am at the Aspen Wildlife Center in Rosseau Attended May 23, ,000 Canoe event May 23, Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation Open House at Marsh's Falls May 26, GreenBug Energy Public Meeting in Baysville (b) Councillor Lacroix Baysville Cemetery - No Update Page 17 of 21

18 District Committees Health Hub agreement is with the Province, Cheryl Faver is the Health Link rep between the Province and the Algonquin Health team Tina Kilbourne gave a talk on the Community Facilitation Program which helps vulnerable families navigate the many systems available to them. In 2014, 296 families were helped including 553 children Jackie Mattice gave a report on the Muskoka Affordable Housing Program for Rental Units were built along with 3 new Affordable Homes. Brunel Road will be under construction starting July 13 - Aug 21, paved shoulders will be added to the project from Muskoka Road 117 to just past the Baysville Waste Transfer Station. Attended GreenBug Energy Meeting - May 26, 2015 in Baysville Held a Town Hall meeting - May 14, 2015 in Baysville with Councillor Glover (c) Councillor Tapley Community Emergency Management Committee Meeting held on June 10, 2015 Heritage Advisory Committee June 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. - Hosted - Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Session with Kelly Brownbill Attended May 23, Open House for the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation at Marsh's Falls property May 23, Participated in 1000 Canoes fundraiser for the Dorset Health Hub. June 2, Annual General Meeting for Explorer's Edge (RTO12) at the Grace and Speed Museum. Interesting to note that of the 13 Regional Tourism Organizations in Ontario, tourism in Muskoka has the most economic impact (see attached) June 4, Meeting with the Resorts of North Muskoka and TriSport Muskoka working to improve the visibility and economic opportunities of the major Ironman coming this summer. (d) Councillor Burgess Chamber of Commerce Committee Attended Directors meeting on May 26, 2015 Financial restructuring is continuing. Staff reduction, risk Page 18 of 21

19 management procedures relating to events, fewer events planned for this year Visitors Guide 2015 and Tear-Off Maps now available Chamber Classic Golf Tournament held on June 4, 2015 Cancelled for this year: Live It! The Long and Winding Dinner, June 20, Chamber was declined funding for this event from Celebrate Ontario. May be brought back next year with a new format and sponsorship. Celebrate Summer Dock Party - planned for Thursday September 17, 2015 at Port Cunnington Lodge. 125th Birthday Celebration theme for Port Cunnington Lodge. Always a popular event with members. Girlfriends Getaway Weekend - November 13-15, Grant approved for $45,000 but Chamber will be reducing that amount to $33,000 due to the reduction in budget amount for this event from $199,000 to $105,000. New Business Model and Partnership agreements will share costs and reduce the risk to the Chamber. Networking Events, Business After Hours and Business at Lunch continue to be well attended and well sponsored events. Sinclair Advisory Committee Meeting Held at my residence, June 8th, with members representing all areas of Sinclair Ward. Thanked Carrie Sykes, Clerk who graciously agreed to attend to discuss and answer questions regarding Original Shore Road Allowances, Road Allowances and Colonization Roads all of which have been of concern to some residents in our area. Discussed OPP funding, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare "One hospital model", local Sinclair issues of concern. Attended Memorial Service for Herb Hickling - May 31, 2015 in Dorset Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Session - June 9, 2015 SS Bigwin Dorset Annual BBQ - June 13, 2015 (e) Councillor Ross Library Board - No Update Paint Lake Cemetery - No Update (f) Councillor Glover Andrew Daniels Fish Stewardship Facebook page is up and working - Page 19 of 21

20 Tickets are available for "Fish Stock & AGM" to all of Council and staff. Event takes place on July 9, 2015 at Port Cunnington Lodge. Economic Development Core Group - No Update Baysville Sign In the process of coordinating a sign similar to the one approved for the Municipal Office in Dwight Attended June 9, Baysville Business Group meeting (g) Mayor Young Power Project in Baysville Review of GreenBug proposal and the process; Needed to provide the public with answers to their questions which they were not able to do; and May wish to tender out for proposals in the future. District of Muskoka Airport - the woodlot development is dead and the District of Muskoka must return the grant money they had received. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare One site choice for future hospital; Need to look at the catchment area; and Will bring forward a Notice of Motion at a future Council meeting regarding Council s support. Dorset Health Hub Roof is on, windows are going in; and Probably start recruiting the Nurse Practitioner in late June. Marsh's Falls Property Potential problem with current Hwy 35 entrance permit due to site lines; and Need to discuss options with the Ministry of Transportation and see if lowering the speed limit in Dwight may assist with the approval of the entrance. Page 20 of 21

21 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Delegation: Elaine Symington & Sven Miglin - Huntsville Animal Shelter, re: Future Plans of the Animal Shelter (from April 21, 2015 Council Meeting) (b) Report: Costs to prepare park for public usage - Marsh's Falls (from May 19, 2015 Council Meeting) 11. CLOSED SESSION/BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION Nil 12. CONFIRMING BY- LAW (a) By-law , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 16, 2015 Council meeting. By-law was read a first, second and third time and finally passed. 13. ADJOURNMENT (a) Next Meeting - July 14, 2015 Resolution # 13(a)/06/16/15 Councillor Ross and Councillor Lacroix Township of Lake of Bays hereby adjourns at 11:40 a.m. to meet again on July 14, 2015 for the Council Meeting at the Dwight Municipal Office in Dwight, Ontario at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Clerk Page 21 of 21