Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated February 7, 2023 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated February 7, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Police Services Board dated February 2, 2023 for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk, on behalf of the Police Services Board, regarding Discharge of Firearms; and further That Council direct staff to investigate opportunities to address noise from target shooting via municipal by-law.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:11 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:17 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-33 (Oundjian); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-33.

That Council receive the delegation from Katie Krelove and Ted Spence from the Catchacoma Forest Stewardship Committee, regarding Update and Request for Support; and further That staff be directed to send a letter of support regarding the Catchacoma Forest; and further That the draft letter of support provided be

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding 2022 Waste and Recycling Summary for their information.

That Council supports Consent File Nos. B-144-22 & B-145-22 made by 1586877 Ontario Inc. (Agent: TD Consulting Inc.) for 505 Bass Lake Road having property roll # 15-42-010-002-95200-0000 with conditions 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 from the Municipal Appraisal Form as follows: 1. $1,000.00 Cash-in-lieu of parkland fee be paid to the Municipality. 2. Rezoning of the severed parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. The R-Plan will be part of a complete ZBA submission requirement. 7. A Consent Agreement is to be entered into between the Applicant and the Municipality and registered on title at the applicant expense which would address the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Study. 10. The owner's solicitor provides an undertaking to the Municipality of Trent Lakes that the consent agreement required in Condition 7 be registered within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate. 11. That if the reference plan confirms that any portion of the travelled road is located on the severed lot, the lands occupied by the travelled road including additional land measuring 10 m from the centerline of the travelled road be transferred to the Municipality as a road dedication.

That Council supports Consent File No. B-168-22 made by 1816450 Ontario Inc. (Agent: Holly Richards-Conley) for 130 Philrick Drive having property roll # 15-42-010-303-20800-0000 with conditions 2, 9, 10 and 11 from the Municipal Appraisal Form as follows: 2. Rezoning of the severed parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. The R-Plan will be part of a complete ZBA submission requirement. 9. The solicitor for the applicant is to provide an undertaking, whereby he informs the Committee, in writing, that the lands are being conveyed to an abutting property owner and a merger of title shall take place. 10. A cancellation certificate shall be obtained for the lands described legally as Parts 1 and 4 of Registered Plan 45R-14179, Concession 10, Part Lot 16 (Benefitting lot) to facilitate a legal merger of the severed lot with the benefitting lot. 11. That if the reference plan confirms that any portion of the travelled road (Philrick Drive) is located on the severed lot, the lands occupied by the travelled road, including additional land measuring 10 m from the centerline of the travelled road, be transferred to the Municipality as a road dedication.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer and approve the 2023 budget.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Ontario Regulation 284/09 - Annual Requirement for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Tax Clerk/Accounts Payable regarding Accounts Payable for the months of December 2022 and January 2023 for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for January 2023 and the remainder of December 2022 and authorizes payment.

That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.

That Council receive the correspondence from Baker Tilly regarding the Audit Planning Report; and further That Council authorize the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to execute the acknowledgement on behalf of Council.

That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding Via Rail Cancellations for their information.

That Council receive the correspondence from Explore Buckhorn and authorize a 1/4 Page advertisement in the amount of $420.00 plus HST; and further That Council support insertion of the 3rd sample prepared by the Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator; and further That staff consult with the Buckhorn District Tourist Association (BDTA) regarding development of a new cover.

That By-law B2023-018, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 21st day of February, 2023.

most municipalities in Ontario have a native land acknowledgement in their opening ceremony; and Whereas a clear reference to the rights of Indigenous people is the aim of advancing Truth and Reconciliation; and Whereas Call to Action 94 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called upon the Government of Canada to replace the wording of the Oath of Citizenship to include the recognition of the laws of Canada including Treaties with Indigenous Peoples; and Whereas on June 21, 2021 an Act to amend The Citizenship Act received royal assent to include clear reference to the rights of Indigenous peoples aimed at advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action within the broader reconciliation framework; and Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada outlines specific calls to action for municipal governments in Canada to act on, including education and collaboration; Therefore be it resolved that Council request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the following changes be made to the municipal oath of office: I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada including the Constitution, which recognizes and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples; and further That this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), all Ontario municipalities, MPP Dave Smith, MP M

That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:40 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (f) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 3:55 p.m.

That By-law B2023-017, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on February 21, 2023', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 21st day of February, 2023.

That Council adjourn at 3:56 p.m.