Regular Council

Be it resolved that the June 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.

That Council adjourns its Regular Council meeting at 9:02 AM to proceed into Public Meetings regarding the following:  Report # 24-36 (Planning) Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – PLZBA2024018 – Daniel  Report # 24-48 (Planning) Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – PLZBA2024019 – Colpitts  Report # 24-49 (Planning) - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – PLZBA2024020 – Everson  Report # 24-50 (Planning) Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PLZBA2024032 - Jackson/Turney

That Council adjourned its public meetings and resumes its Regular Council meetings at 9:50 AM.

That Council receives a delegation from Mathew Renda, on behalf of Boshkung Brewing regarding a road closure and event, as information; And further that Council waives the procedural bylaw to reconsider its decision; And further that Council directs Staff to work with Boshkung Brewing and proceed with the event and road closure.

Be it resolved that Council approves the meeting minutes as follows:  June 13, 2024 Public Meeting minutes - Proposed Changes to the Township's Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law  June 13, 2024 Regular Council minutes

Regular Council - 27 Jun 2024 Page 3 of 15 Be it resolved that the accounts in the amount of $ 3,224,990.26 be approved for payment.

That Council directs Staff to bring forward information relating to a Bob Lake Boat Launch for review and consideration at a future Council meeting.

That Council directs Staff to pull forward the following item(s) for discussion:  11.1 - The Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners" Association (CHA) - Request to waive Tipping Fees - Million Snail Event - Chinese Mystery Snails  11.2 Ontario East Conference  11.3 - Councillor Tammy McKelvey Request to Amend Policy 130 - Video Recordings and Live Streaming of Meetings

That Council receives the June 27, 2024 Correspondence and Communications as information, except for:  11.1 - The Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners" Association (CHA) - Request to waive Tipping Fees - Million Snail Event - Chinese Mystery Snails  11.2 Ontario East Conference  11.3 - Councillor Tammy McKelvey Request to Amend Policy 130 - Video Recordings and Live Streaming of Meetings

That Council receives correspondence regarding the Coalition of the Haliburton Property Owners Association (CHA) - Request to waive Tipping Fees - Million Snail Event - Chinese Mystery Snails, as information; And further that Council directs that the tipping fees be waived for licensed 3rd Parties for the disposal of snails within the Township of Minden Hills.

That Council approves Councillor Sayne's attendance at the Ontario East Conference. Regular Council - 27 Jun 2024 Page 5 of 15

That Council receives correspondence from Councillor Tammy McKelvey regarding a request to Amend Policy 130 - Video Recordings and Live Streaming of Meetings, as information; And further that Council directs a report from Staff with amendments to Policy 130 removing any reference or language that prohibits the live stream link being activated and available to the public for Regular or Special Meetings of Council; And that Council directs staff to seek options regarding the live stream to include in the report to be provided at future meeting.

That Council directs staff to extend the limits of the following construction projects  Blairhampton Road to Duck Lake; and  Soyers Lake Road to Grace Road And further that Council approves a total of 1.1 million for both construction project extensions.

That Council receives Report #24-014 June Monthly Activity Report – Public Works, for information;

That Report 24-23 Community Services Department – Activity Report for the Month of May 2024 received for information.

That Council receive report # 24-24 – Community Services Department – Cemetery Lawncare and Maintenance Contract, for information; and That Council approves awarding the remainder of the 2024 Cemetery Lawncare and Maintenance to Ecoscapes at the amount of $31,500+HST; and further, That staff present a follow up report in fall 2024 outlining options for providing Lawncare and Maintenance for future season(s).

That Council receives Report 24-13 Netcom Ontario Lease Agreement as information; That Council approves the amendments to the lease agreement (Attachment 1) with Netcom Ontario for the use of Township land and existing Netcom tower that services the Fire and Public Works Departments radio communications; And that Bylaw 24-85 (Attachment 2) authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement, be

Regular Council - 27 Jun 2024 Page 8 of 15 That Council receive Report #24-09 (Building and By-Law Services) June 2024 Monthly Activity Summary, as information.

That Council receive Report #24-47 (Planning) - June Monthly Planning Update for information.

That Council receive Report 24-36 (Planning) as information; And Further That By-law 24-58 being a by-law to adopt a Zoning By- law Amendment to rezone the lands subject to PLZBA2024018, be

That Council receive Report 24-48 (Planning) for information; and further That By-law 24-79 to approve a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands subject to PLZBA2024019, be

That Council receive Report 24-49 (Planning) for information; and further That By-law 24-80 to approve a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands subject to PLZBA2024020, be

That Council receive Report # 24-50 (Planning) as information; and That By-law 24-82 to approve a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands subject to PLZBA2024032, be

That Council receive Report 24-51 (Planning) as information; and That Council concurs that the required public consultation has been completed and that the proposal by Rogers Communications Inc. for tower site C8591 complies with land use requirements of the Township Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and further, That By-law 24-81 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Statement of Concurrence be

That Council receive Report 24-009 (FIN) June 2024 Monthly Update as information.

That Council receive Report # 24-010 (FIN) Municipal Act Section 357 Tax Applications for information; and That Council approve the adjustment of taxes associated with attached Municipal Act Section 357 Tax Applications.

That Council received Report 24-011 Finance Canada Community Building Fund as information; and That Council approve By-Law 24-83 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Municipal Funding Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills and the Association of the Municipalities of Ontario for the Canada Community Building fund.

That Council receive Report 24-26 Administration - June Monthly Update for information;

That Council waives its procedural Bylaw to reconsider the resolution and Report 24-24 CSD Cemetery Lawncare and Maintenance.

That Council receive report # 24-24 – Community Services Department – Cemetery Lawncare and Maintenance Contract, for information; and That Council approves awarding the remainder of the 2024 Cemetery Lawncare and Maintenance to Ecoscapes at the amount of $31,500+HST; and further, That Council directs staff to follow up with a report that outlines inhouse options and include associated costs.

Be it resolved that Closed Session adjourn at 2:36 PM and Open Session resume.

Be it resolved that the following by-laws be received and read a first time, Regular Council - 27 Jun 2024 Page 13 of 15 considered read a second time, and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed:  By-law 24-58 Planning Application - PLZBA2024018  By-law 24-79 Planning Application - PLZBA2024019  By-law 24-80 Planning Application - PLZBA2024020  By-law 24-81 Authorize Statement of Concurrence to Rogers Communications Inc. (Proposed Tower - 1617 Claude Brown Road)  By-law 24-83 Funding Agreement - The Canada Community Building Fund  By-law 24-84 Execute Agreement with M&L Supply Fire & Safety  By-law 24-85 Execute Amended Agreement with Netcom Ontario

Be it resolved that By-law 24-82 Planning application PLZBA2024032 be received and read a first time, considered read a second time, and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.

That By-law 24-86 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of June 27, 2024 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.

Be it resolved that the June 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting is hereby Regular Council - 27 Jun 2024 Page 14 of 15 adjourned at 2:47 PM.