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12 13 2017 Council Meeting Minutes--40e'• L Township of Proud Heritage, Exciting Future Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes The Township of Oro-Medonte Council Meeting Minutes Council Chambers 2014-2018 Council Time: 9:07 a.m. Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough Councillor Barbara Coutanche Councillor Scott Macpherson (left Q 11:30 a.m.; returned 1:00 p.m.) Councillor Phil Hall Councillor John Crawford Councillor Scott Jermey Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Present: Financial Officer/Treasurer; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Manager, Human Resources, Health & Safety; Lisa McNiven, Manager, Operations; Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects; Michelle Jakobi, Manager, Compliance & Capital Projects; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Samah Othman, Supervisor, Communications and Customer Service; Marie Brissette, Executive Assistant CAO/Special Projects Coordinator 1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection: Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order followed by a moment of reflection. Page 1 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 2. Adoption of Agenda: a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Motion No. C171213-1 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, December 13, 2017 be received and adopted, as amended, to add 4d) Robin Dunn, CAO and Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer re: Personal matter affecting an identifiable individual/ labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing); And that the following correspondence be received: - correspondence dated December 12 and September 13, 2017 from Ian Veitch, Vice President, Planning and Development, Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association (HVPOA) re: Item 12a); - correspondence dated December 12, 2017 from Robert Furlonger, Chair, Board of Director, Ontario's Lake Country re: Item 12i); and - correspondence dated December 5 and 12, 2017 from Ian Veitch, Vice President, Planning and Development, Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association (HVPOA) re: Item 17a). Carried. Motion No. C171213-2 Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that Rule 14.21 a) of Procedural By-law No. 2015-203 be suspended in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment requirement. Carried. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. Page 2 of 24 Council Minutes —Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 4. Closed Session Items: a) Motion to go In Closed Session. Motion No. C171213-3 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:09 a.m. to discuss • Solicitor -client privilege (Investigation Update); • Personal matter affecting an identifiable individual/labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing). Carried. b) Motion to Rise and Report. Motion No. C171213-4 Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 9:52 a.m. and Recess until 10:00 a.m. at which time we shall Report on the Closed Session Item 4 d) Robin Dunn, CAO; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer re: Personal matter affecting an identifiable individual/labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing). and that Closed Session Item 4 c) Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege (Investigation Update); be brought forward to Item 18 Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items). Carried. Page 3 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. c) Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege (Investigation Update). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Hugh Murray, Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Manager, Human Resources, Health & Safety; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Samah Othman, Supervisor, Communications and Customer Service. Motion No. C171213-5 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated December 11, 2017 from Chris Williams; and Jody Johnson, Aird & Berlis LLP and presented by Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege (Investigation Update) be received. Carried. d) Robin Dunn, CAO and Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer re: Personal matter affecting an identifiable individual/labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing). The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Hugh Murray, Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Manager, Human Resources, Health & Safety; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk. Motion No. C171213-6 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated December 13, 2017 and confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO and Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer re: Personal matter affecting an identifiable individual/labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing) be received and considered in conjunction with Item 12h). Carried. Page 4 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 5. Minutes of Council and Committees: a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Motion No. C171213-7 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 be received and adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. b) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, November 20, 2017. Motion No. C171213-8 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the draft minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, November 20, 2017 be received. Carried. Motion No. C171213-9 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved 1. That, per Motion No. HC171120-6 of the November 20, 2017 Heritage Committee meeting, the Township of Oro-Medonte express their interest to the County of Simcoe in participating in a County Wide Doors Open Program. 2. That Council consider a budget allocation of $1,500 for Doors Open during the 2018 budget deliberations to be included in the Grants/Subsidy account. 3. And That staff proceed accordingly. Carried. Motion No. C171213-10 Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that, per Motion No. HC171120-7 of the November 20, 2017 Heritage Committee meeting, the following be listed and added to the Municipal Register of Municipally Significant and/or Cultural Heritage Properties: 1. St. Luke's Anglican Church - Price's Corners; 2. Stable at West Oro Baptist Church. Carried. Page 5 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. c) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Friday, December 1, 2017. Motion No. C171213-11 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Special Council meeting held on Friday, December 1, 2017 be received and adopted as printed and circulated. d) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Motion No. C171213-12 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 be received and adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. Carried. e) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 (scheduled for 1:30 p.m.). Motion No. C171213-13 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 (scheduled for 1:30 p.m.) be received and adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. f) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 (scheduled immediately following Special Council meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m.). Motion No. C171213-14 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 (scheduled immediately following Special Council meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m.) be received and adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. Page 6 of 24 Council Minutes —Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 6. Recognition of Achievements: None. 7. Public Meetings: None. 8. Deputations: None. 9. Presentations: None. 10. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest: Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item which the public member may request be brought forward and considered earlier in the meeting. 11. Open Forum: One individual provided comments with respect to Items 12a), 15f) and 17a). One individual provided comments with respect to Item 17a). One individual provided comments with respect to Item 15f). One individual provided comments with respect to Item 15a). Page 7 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 12. Reports of Municipal Officers: a) Report No. DS2017-145, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Official Plan Review and Comprehensive Zoning By -Law Status Update. Motion No. C171213-15 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be resolved 1. That Report No. DS2017-145, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Official Plan Review and Comprehensive Zoning By -Law Status Update be received and adopted. 2. And that staff and the Planning Consultant proceed in accordance with the revised November 15, 2017 OP/ZBL Schedule. Carried. b) Report No. F12017-22, Janice MacDonald, Accounting Clerk re: Statement of Accounts — November 30, 2017. Motion No. C171213-16 Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved 1. That Report No. 1712017-22, Janice MacDonald, Accounting Clerk re: Statement of Accounts — November 30, 2017 be received for information only. 2. And that the accounts for the month of November totaling $2,802,161.20 be received. Carried. c) Report No. CS2017-24, Marie Brissette, Executive Assistant to CAO/Special Projects Coordinator re: Corporate Projects Status Update — November 2017. Motion No. C171213-17 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Report No. CS2017-24, Marie Brissette, Executive Assistant to CAO/Special Projects Coordinator re: Corporate Projects Status Update — November 2017 be received for information only. Carried. Page 8 of 24 Council Minutes —Wednesday, December 13, 2017. d) Report No. CS2017-22, Samah Othman, Supervisor, Communications and Public Relations re: Policy - Corporate Communications During an Election Year. Motion No. C171213-18 Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved 1. That Report No. CS 2017-22, Samah Othman, Supervisor, Communications and Public Relations re: Policy - Corporate Communications During an Election Year be received and adopted. 2. And that the revised Policy POL-ADM-20 Corporate Communications During an Election Year be approved for implementation as outlined in the policy. Carried. e) Report No. CS2017-23, Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Election Implementation. Motion No. C171213-19 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved that Report No. CS2017-23, Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Election Implementation be received for information only. Carried. Page 9 of 24 Council Minutes - Wednesday, December 13, 2017. f) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Draft By -Law No. 2017-161: Being a By -Law to Appoint an Alternate Member to the Council of the County of Simcoe during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor [Refer to Item 17d)]. A secret ballot was used to appoint an alternate member to the Council of the County of Simcoe during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. Motion No. C171213-20 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence presented by Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Draft By -Law No. 2017-161: Being a By -Law to Appoint an Alternate Member to the Council of the County of Simcoe during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor be received. 2. That Councillor John Crawford be appointed as an alternate member to the Council of the County of Simcoe during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. 3. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. 4. And that the County of Simcoe be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Corporate Services' signature. Carried. Motion No. C171213-21 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that the secret ballots with respect to Item 12f) be destroyed. Carried. Page 10 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. g) Report No. ES2017-12, Michelle Jakobi, Manager, Compliance & Strategic Initiatives re: Update to Fees & Charges By-law 2016-110, Schedule J Water [Refer to Item 17h)]. Motion No. C171213-22 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved 1. Report No. ES2017-12, Michelle Jakobi, Manager, Compliance & Strategic Initiatives re: Update to Fees & Charges By-law 2016-110, Schedule J Water be received and adopted. 2. And that Schedule J, Section 3.6 of the Township's Fees and Charges By-law 2016-110 be amended to reflect the following, effective January 1, 2018: Where no quarterly water meter reading can be obtained, the unit shall be automatically charged a consumption charge of $200.00, per quarter, until the meter reading is obtained or the requirements under Section 3.3 have been completed by the municipality. 3. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. Carried. h) Report No. F12017-23, Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer re: 2018 Budget — Excluded Expenses [to be distributed]. Motion No. C171213-23 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Report No. F12017-23, Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer re: 2018 Budget — Excluded Expenses be received and adopted. Carried. Page 11 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. i) Robin Dunn, CAO re: 2018 Budget. Motion No. C171213-24 Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that Council endorses the 2018 Budget Adjustments to December 13, 2017 to achieve an Overall Tax Increase of 2.99%. Carried. Motion No. C171213-25 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved that the 2018 Operating, Capital and Reserve Budgets, effective December 13, 2017 are hereby received and adopted to achieve an overall tax increase of 2.99%. Carried. 13. Reports of Members of Council: a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township Partners and Agencies. The following members of Council provided updates: Mayor H.S. Hughes, Deputy Mayor Hough, Councillor Coutanche. b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, correspondence re: 2017 Simcoe County Manufacturers' Forum, Horseshoe Resort, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road, Thursday, November 30, 2017. Motion No. C171213-26 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: 2017 Simcoe County Manufacturers' Forum, Horseshoe Resort, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road, Thursday, November 30, 2017 be received. 2. That Mayor H.S. Hughes be authorized to attend with mileage. 3. And that staff process accordingly. Carried. Page 12 of 24 Council Minutes —Wednesday, December 13, 2017. c) Councillor Jermey, Chair, Heritage Committee re: Heritage Committee Member Appointment [Refer to Item 17b)]. Motion No. C171213-27 Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved 1. That the verbal information presented by Councillor Jermey, Chair, Heritage Committee re: Heritage Committee Member Appointment be received. 2. That Christine Lang be appointed to the Heritage Committee for the remainder of the 2018 term. 3. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. 4. And That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Deputy Clerk's signature. Carried. 14. Consent Agenda: a) Announcements of Interest to the Public: 1. Ontario Energy Board, Three (3) Public Hearing Notices to Customers of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Union Gas Limited re: a) Application for Approval to Amalgamate to Form a Single Gas Distribution, Transportation and Storage Company; b) Application for Approval of a New Framework that Would Set Rates for the Delivery from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2028; c) Application for Approval to Recover the Costs Associated with their 2018 Cap and Trade Compliance Plans. 2. Township of Oro-Medonte, Notice of Holiday Office Closure, 2017-2018. b) Sustainable Severn Sound: 1. Minutes of Sustainability Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 7, 2017. 2. Memorandum SSS -2017-11 re: Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) Project Update and Be A Climate Changer: Community Poster to Participate in the LCCAP Project. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. c) Minutes of Barrie Public Library Board meeting held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. d) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on Friday, October 27, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. Page 13 of 24 Council Minutes —Wednesday, December 13, 2017. e) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on Friday, October 27, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. f) County of Simcoe, Library Co-operative, Annual Report, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. g) Correspondence dated November 8, 2017 from Harry Patterson, President, Crime Stoppers, Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka re: Request to Proclaim, January, 2018 as "Crime Stoppers Month". Staff Recommendation: Receive, Proclaim, Post to Website. h) Correspondence dated November 17, 2017 from Alicia Pinelli, Outreach and Education Team Member, National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) re: Request to Proclaim, February 1-7, 2018 as "Eating Disorder Awareness Week" (EDAW). Staff Recommendation: Receive, Proclaim, Post on Website. i) Correspondence dated November 15, 2017 from Graham Flint, President, Gravel Watch Ontario re: Concerns regarding Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC) Responsible Aggregate Standard and Certification System. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. j) Correspondence dated November 24, 2017 from Bill Mauro, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Transient Accommodation Tax. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. k) Correspondence received re: Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP): • Canton D'Opasatika Township dated September 11, 2017 • Municipality of Grey Highlands dated October 25, 2017 • Municipality of Dutton Dunwich dated October 25, 2017 • Loyalist Township dated November 3, 2017 • Township of Tudor and Chasel dates November 15, 2017 Staff Recommendation: Receive, Forward to the Honourable Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under the Mayor's signature. Page 14 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Motion No. C171213-28 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under "Consent Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed: a) Announcements of Interest to the Public: 1. Ontario Energy Board, Three (3) Public Hearing Notices to Customers of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Union Gas Limited re: a) Application for Approval to Amalgamate to Form a Single Gas Distribution, Transportation and Storage Company; b) Application for Approval of a New Framework that Would Set Rates for the Delivery from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2028; c) Application for Approval to Recover the Costs Associated with their 2018 Cap and Trade Compliance Plans. 2. Township of Oro-Medonte, Notice of Holiday Office Closure, 2017-2018. b) Sustainable Severn Sound: 1. Minutes of Sustainability Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 7, 2017. 2. Memorandum SSS -2017-11 re: Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) Project Update and Be A Climate Changer: Community Poster to Participate in the LCCAP Project. Received for Information Only. c) Minutes of Barrie Public Library Board meeting held on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Received for Information Only. d) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on Friday, October 27, 2017. Received for Information Only. e) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on Friday, October 27, 2017. Received for Information Only. f) County of Simcoe, Library Co-operative, Annual Report, 2016. Received for Information Only. g) Correspondence dated November 8, 2017 from Harry Patterson, President, Crime Stoppers, Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka re: Request to Proclaim, January, 2018 as "Crime Stoppers Month". Received, Proclaimed, Posted to Website. Page 15 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. h) Correspondence dated November 17, 2017 from Alicia Pinelli, Outreach and Education Team Member, National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) re: Request to Proclaim, February 1-7, 2018 as "Eating Disorder Awareness Week" (EDAW). Received, Proclaimed, Posted to Website. Correspondence dated November 15, 2017 from Graham Flint, President, Gravel Watch Ontario re: Concerns regarding Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC) Responsible Aggregate Standard and Certification System. Received for Information Only. j) Correspondence dated November 24, 2017 from Bill Mauro, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Transient Accommodation Tax. Received for Information Only. k) Correspondence received re: Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP): • Canton D'Opasatika Township dated September 11, 2017 • Municipality of Grey Highlands dated October 25, 2017 • Municipality of Dutton Dunwich dated October 25, 2017 • Loyalist Township dated November 3, 2017 • Township of Tudor and Cashel dates November 15, 2017 Received, Forwarded to the Honourable Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under the Mayor's signature. Carried. 15. Communications/Petitions: a) Correspondence dated December 6, 2017 from Jonathan Maloney re: Request to Purchase Township Property. Motion No. C171213-29 Moved by Hall, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence dated December 6, 2017 from Jonathon Maloney re: Request to Purchase Township Property, Part of Block 72, Plan 51 M-633 adjacent to 18 Pineview Drive be received. 2. That the request be referred to staff for a report when the $250.00 non-refundable Administration fee is received. 3. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Corporate Services' signature. Carried. Page 16 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. b) Correspondence received November 27, 2017 from Paul Legault, Administrative Assistant, Orillia District Chamber of Commerce re: Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, 128th Annual Dinner, Fern Resort, Thursday, January 18, 2018. Motion No. C171213-30 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence received November 27, 2017 from Paul Legault, Administrative Assistant, Orillia District Chamber of Commerce re: Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, 128th Annual Dinner, Fern Resort, Thursday, January 18, 2018 be received. 2. That Councillors Jermey, Macpherson and Crawford be authorized to attend with no per diem or mileage. 3. And that staff RSVP accordingly. Carried. c) Correspondence received November 29, 2017 from Lee Hanson, Annual Fund Coordinator, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation re: 30th Annual Conservation Dinner, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, The Manor Carrying Place Golf and Country Club, 16750 Weston Road, King. Motion No. C171213-31 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence received November 29, 2017 from Lee Hanson, Annual Fund Coordinator, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation re: 30th Annual Conservation Dinner, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, The Manor Carrying Place Golf and Country Club, 16750 Weston Road, King be received. 2. That Councillor Macpherson be authorized to attend with no per diem or mileage. 3. And that staff RSVP accordingly. Carried. Page 17 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. d) Correspondence from Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) re: 2018 AMO Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Conference, August 19-22, 2018, Shaw Convention Centre, Ottawa and Westin Hotel, Ottawa. Motion No. C171213-32 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence from Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) re: 2018 AMO Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Conference, August 19-22, 2018, Shaw Convention Centre, Ottawa and Westin Hotel, Ottawa be received. 2. That Councillors Macpherson, Coutanche and Hall be authorized to attend. 3. And That staff RSVP accordingly. Carried. e) Correspondence re: Ontario Small Urban Municipalities, 2018 Conference & Trade Show Niagara Falls, May 2-4, 2018, Sheraton on the Falls Hotel & Conference Centre, 5875 Falls Avenue. Motion No. C171213-33 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved That correspondence re: Ontario Small Urban Municipalities, 2018 Conference & Trade Show Niagara Falls, May 2-4, 2018, Sheraton on the Falls Hotel & Conference Centre, 5875 Falls Avenue be received. That Councillor Crawford be authorized to attend. 3. And That staff RSVP accordingly. Carried. Page 18 of 24 Council Minutes —Wednesday, December 13, 2017. f) Correspondence dated October 3, 2017 from Vadim Shub, Chief Financial Officer, Horseshoe, A Skyline Resort, re: Water Rate for Horseshoe System [Refer to Item 17h)]. Motion No. C171213-34 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence dated October 3, 2017 from Vadim Shub, Chief Financial Officer, Horseshoe, A Skyline Resort, re: Water Rate for Horseshoe System be received and considered in conjunction with Item 17h) Draft By -Law No. 2017-166: A By - Law to Amend By -Law, 2016-110, "A By-law of The Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medonte to Provide for the Imposition of Fees or Charges" (Fees and Charges By-law). Carried. g) Correspondence received December 8, 2017 from Monica Hawkins, Clerk, Municipality of East Ferris re: Extension of Two -Way Radio Exemption; and correspondence received December 8, 2017 from Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) re: Update on Handheld Regulation. Motion No. C171213-35 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence received December 8, 2017 from Monica Hawkins, Clerk, Municipality of East Ferris re: Extension of Two -Way Radio Exemption; and correspondence received December 8, 2017 from Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) re: Update on Handheld Regulation be received. 2. That the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte supports the Municipality of East Ferris and Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford, PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing to respectfully request the continuance of the exemption which allows snow plow operators and other public utility employees and contractors to use two-way radios while operating a vehicle as provided under Section 11 of Regulation 366/09. 3. And That Kathleen Wynne, Premier; Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation; Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and Simcoe North MPP; Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford, PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing; and the Municipality of East Ferris be advised of Council's decision under the Mayor's signature. Carried. 16. Notice of Motions: None. Page 19 of 24 Council Minutes—Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 17. By -Laws: a) By -Law No. 2017-143: A By-law to amend the Zoning provisions which apply to lands within Concession 4, Part of Lots 3 and 4 (former Township of Oro), Township of Oro- Medonte by placing a Holding (H) Provision on the lands. (Skyline Horseshoe Valley Inc.) Roll # 4346-010-002-10800-0000, 4346-010-002-10850-0000, 4346-010-002- 10750-0000, 4346-010-002-10950-0000, 4346-010-002-15986-0000, 4346-010-002- 16330-0000 and 4346-010-002-16482-0000. b) By -Law No. 2017-158: A By -Law to Amend By -Law No. 2015-051, "A By-law to Appoint Public Representatives to the Oro-Medonte Heritage Committee For the 2014-2018 Term". c) By -Law No. 2017-160: A By-law to authorize participation in the OMERS primary pension plan ("Primary Plan"), and the retirement compensation arrangement that provides benefits for members and former members of the Primary Plan ("RCA"), in respect of the Head of Council, Councillors and Employees of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte identified herein and to Repeal Township of Oro-Medonte By- law No. 2015-103. d) By -Law No. 2017-161: Being a By -Law to Appoint an Alternate Member to the Council of the County of Simcoe during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. e) By -Law No. 2017-162: A By-law to Appoint an Integrity Commissioner. f) By -Law No. 2017-163: A By-law to Authorize An Easement Agreement For Part 1, Plan 51 R-41239 (Road Allowance between Concessions 8 and 9, Part of PIN 74032- 0001 (LT)) [to be distributed]. g) By -Law No. 2017-165: A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees/Technical Support Groups of Council in the Township of Oro-Medonte and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2015-203, 2016-46 and 2016-174 (Procedural By-law). h) By -Law No. 2017-166: A By -Law to Amend By -Law, 2016-110, "A By-law of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte to Provide for the Imposition of Fees or Charges" (Fees and Charges By-law). Page 20 of 24 Council Minutes —Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Items 17a), g) and h) were voted on individually. Motion No. C171213-36 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a) By -Law No. 2017-143: A By-law to amend the Zoning provisions which apply to lands within Concession 4, Part of Lots 3 and 4 (former Township of Oro), Township of Oro- Medonte by placing a Holding (H) Provision on the lands. (Skyline Horseshoe Valley Inc.) Roll # 4346-010-002-10800-0000, 4346-010-002-10850-0000, 4346-010-002-10750- 0000, 4346-010-002-10950-0000, 4346-010-002-15986-0000, 4346-010-002-16330-0000 and 4346-010-002-16482-0000. be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. Motion No. C171213-37 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved that g) By -Law No. 2017-165: A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees/Technical Support Groups of Council in the Township of Oro-Medonte and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2015-203, 2016-46 and 2016-174 (Procedural By-law). be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried, Page 21 of 24 Council Minutes—Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Council consented to permit Paul Mondell, Ian Veitch and Len Watson to provide comments Motion No. C171213-38 Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that h) By -Law No. 2017-166: A By -Law to Amend By -Law, 2016-110, "A By-law of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte to Provide for the Imposition of Fees or Charges" (Fees and Charges By-law). be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. Motion No. C171213-39 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Hall Be it resolved 1. That the Township of Oro-Medonte respectfully requests, under the GAO's signature, that Skyline provide additional information/justification with respect to By-law No. 2017-166 and the correspondence dated October 3, 2017 from Vadim Shub, CFO directly to the Skyline Water system users. 2. And that the Township of Oro-Medonte be copied on the correspondence. Carried. Motion No. C171213-40 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that b) By -Law No. 2017-158: A By -Law to Amend By -Law No. 2015-051, "A By-law to Appoint Public Representatives to the Oro-Medonte Heritage Committee For the 2014-2018 Term". c) By -Law No. 2017-160: A By-law to authorize participation in the OMERS primary pension plan ("Primary Plan"), and the retirement compensation arrangement that provides benefits for members and former members of the Primary Plan ("RCA"), in respect of the Head of Council, Councillors and Employees of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte identified herein and to Repeal Township of Oro-Medonte By-law No. 2015-103. d) By -Law No. 2017-161: Being a By -Law to Appoint an Alternate Member to the Council of the County of Simcoe during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. Page 22 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. e) By -Law No. 2017-162: A By-law to Appoint an Integrity Commissioner. f) By -Law No. 2017-163: A By-law to Authorize An Easement Agreement For Part 1, Plan 51 R-41239 (Road Allowance between Concessions 8 and 9, Part of PIN 74032-0001 (LT)) [to be distributed]. be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. 18. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items): a) Motion to go In Closed Session. Motion No. C171213-41 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 1:45 p.m. to discuss • Solicitor -client privilege (Investigation Update). Carried. b) Motion to Rise and Report. Motion No. C171213-42 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Jermey Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 2:20 p.m. and Report on the Closed Session Item 4c) Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege (Investigation Update). Carried. Refer to Item 4c). Page 23 of 24 Council Minutes — Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 19.Confirmation By -Law: a) By -Law No. 2017-156: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Motion No. C171213-43 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2017-156: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. 20. Questions from the Public Clarifying an Agenda Item: There were no questions posed. 21. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. C171213-44 Moved by Macpherson, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 2:21 p.m. / I , Deputy Clerk, Janette Teeter Carried. Page 24 of 24