The Trent Lakes Record

Council Meeting

August 8, 2023

Who was there

Present (4): Carol Armstrong, John Braybrook, Peter Franzen, Terry Lambshead

Absent (1): Joe Cadigan

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (32 motions)

32 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be amended to move Presentations after Section 5 Committees and Boards; and further That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 11, 2023, the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated July 11, 2023 and the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated July 25, 2023 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council receive the presentation from MP Michelle Ferreri regarding Introduction and Update for their information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:23 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:27 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 23-10 (Spaul); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 23-10.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Ricardo Borges regarding Buckhorn Lake Estates Community Association (BLECA) for their information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Bruce Averill, Lakehurst Hall Board regarding Lakehurst Hall Community Centre Property Development for their information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Kevin M. Duguay regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment 22-29 (Tibshirani) for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Road Occupancy Permit; and further That the Road Occupancy Permit Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted; and further That Council support a by-law to amend Schedule F of the Fees and Charges By-law to include the Road Occupancy Permit Fee of $100.00; and further That Council direct staff to share the Road Occupancy Permit Policy and application through the Municipality's website and social media channels.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment 22-29 (Tibshirani); and further That Council defer Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-29 pending the applicants meeting with staff with a proposal that is not further encroaching into the water yard than the existing building.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner regarding By-law to Remove Holding Symbol - 43 Fire Route 212; and further That Council support a by-law to remove the Holding Symbol for 43 Fire Route 212.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 23-04 (Chesher); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment 23-04.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Addition of By-law for the Regulation and Licensing of Dogs and Kennel Operations; and further That Council support the consolidation of By-law B2018-079 and B2019-120, known as the Animal Control By-law and amendments thereto, to allow for enforcement through the Administrative Monetary Penalty System; and further That Council support an amendment to By-law B2023-051, being a Bylaw to Establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System, to include penalties for the Animal Control By-law.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Interpretation of Official Plan Consent Policies for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Draft County Official Plan Update; and further That Council support the County of Peterborough in their request to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to defer approval of the new County Official Plan until after the new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) comes into effect and that the Minister then modify the Official Plan to be consistent with the new PPS; and further That the draft version of those modifications be provided back to County Staff and Council for review and support; and further That the Provincial Government be requested to expedite the introduction of the new PPS; and further That Council direct staff to forward this report and Council's resolution in support to the County of Peterborough and to the ERO posting as the formal response from the Municipality related to approval of the County Official Plan, as well as MPP Dave Smith.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Buckhorn Lake Estates Community Association Agreement; and further That Council support the recommendation to leave the current agreement status quo; and further That Council direct staff to advise Ricardo Borges to address their dock issues with the Buckhorn Lake Estates Community Association.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Accounts Payable for the months of June and July 2023 for their information.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator regarding Policy for Non-Profit Meetings in Council Chambers; and further That the Non-Profit Meetings in Council Chambers Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator regarding Internal Communications Strategy; and further That Council approve the Internal Communications Strategy.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2023 Q2 Summary Reporting for their information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Approval for the Transfer of an Unopened Road Allowance - Byles/Bouchard; and further That Council authorize the transfer of the portion of the unopened road allowance as specified, being Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Byles) and 5 (Bouchard) on Plan 45R-17498; and further That Council approve the purchase price for the sale of the unopened road allowance of $19,000.00 plus HST for Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 and $18,000.00 plus HST for Part 5; and further That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any documents that may be necessary to affect the sale of the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That the correspondence be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive Correspondence for Action Items 12.1, 12.3, 12.4 and 12.6 for their information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council direct staff to send the letter of support for the Bail Reform and Warrant Apprehension Grant.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council support the correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie regarding Controls on Airbnb, VRBO and Others Which Affect Municipal Rentals.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Mayor Lambshead
Carried
That By-law B2023-030, 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 8th day of August, 2023; and further That By-law B2023-046, being 'A by-law to amend By-law B2023-007, being "A by-law to establish and require payment of fees and charges for information, services and activities provided by The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 8th day of August, 2023; and further That By-law B2023-063, 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 8th day of August, 2023; and further That By-law B2023-064, being 'A by-law for the regulation and licensing of dogs and kennel operations in the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 8th day of August, 2023; and further That By-law B2023-065, being 'A by-law to stop up and close and sell to the abutting land owners a portion of those lands legally described as part of an unopened road allowance lying between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 10, geographic Township of Harvey, being parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan 45R-17498, Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 8th day of August, 2023; and further That By-law B2023-066,
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council go into a closed meeting at 3:07 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (e) (f) to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 5:36 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated July 11, 2023 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That By-law B2023-050, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on August 8, 2023', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 8th day of August, 2023.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council adjourn at 5:37 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried

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