MINUTES Thursday, July 17, 2014

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1 The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council Meeting MINUTES Thursday, July 17, 2014 Members in Attendance: Absent: Other Persons / Delegations: Reeve Carol Moffatt Deputy-Reeve Liz Danielsen Councillor Lisa Barry Councillor Gord Henderson Councillor Marlene Kyle Angie Bird, CAO Dawn Newhook, Clerk Planning Administrator Mike Thomas, Manager of Operations Mark Coleman, Parks, Recreation & Trails Manager Mike Cavanagh, Fire Chief Peter Frank, Chief Training Officer Mitch O'Grady, CBO Greg Corbett, Planner, PlanScape Inc. Jan & Chris Woods, OLAC Ruslan Nadjafov, Green Life Power Vlad Glebov, Green Life Power Martin Arike Brigitte Gall Don Wetmore Brian Lynch Mark Arike, The Highlander Autumn Smith, Moose F.M. Zach Cox, Minden Times CALL TO ORDER The Reeve called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The Reeve requested a closed session item regarding litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, regarding copyright laws be added to the In Camera Meeting Agenda. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Councillor Kyle disclosed an interest in Agenda item Delegation 5 c. regarding a presentation from Chris and Jan Woods of the Oxtongue Lake for Arts and Culture (OLAC) as she is a member on the Committee. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by: Councillor Gord Henderson BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated June 19, 2014 as circulated.

2 DELEGATIONS BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges a presentation from Green Life Power regarding proposed solar panel projects located in the Township of Algonquin Highlands; AND THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Planning Report PLN regarding the proposed said projects submitted by Greg Corbett, Township Planner dated July 9, 2014; AND THAT Council concurs with the recommendations made in Planning Report PLN and supports the passing of the requested Municipal Council Support Resolutions for Site 2 (Project ID P58); Site 3 (Project ID P64), Site 4 (Project ID P68), Site 5 (Project ID P69), Site 7 (Project ID P59), and Site 9 (Project ID P76). AND WHEREAS Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the "Project") on: Municipal Address: HWY 35, Algonquin Highlands Legal Description: Pt Lt 15 Con 1 Stanhope As In H211753; S/T H270703; Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P56 DEFEATED AND WHEREAS Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the "Project") on: Legal Description: Pt Lt 14 Con 4 Stanhope As In H201331, H220047; Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P58

3 AND WHEREAS Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the "Project") on: Municipal Address: HWY 35, Algonquin Highlands Legal Description: Pt Lt Con 5 Stanhope As In H270047; Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P64 AND WHEREAS Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the "Project") on: Municipal Address: 1036 Pebblebrook Lane, Algonquin Highlands Legal Description: Lt 5-8, PI 186; Lt 8-9 Con 7 Stanhope; Lt 8-9 Con 8 Stanhope Lying W Of H43957, Pt 1 H52893 & PI 186, Except H169283, H164035, H252065, Pt 1 & 2 19R6654, H82696, H274360; S/T H271834; Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P68

4 AND WHEREAS Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the "Project") on: Legal Description: Pt Rdal Btn Lt10 And Lt 11 Con 7 Stanhope Closed By H58577; Pt Lt Con 7 Stanhope Pt 1 19R8586; S/T Beneficiaries Interest In H283926; S/T H271834; Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P69 AND WHEREAS Green Life Solar Projects Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the "Project") on: Municipal Address: 1040 West Rd, Algonquin Highlands Legal Description: Pt Lot Con 1 Stanhope As In H270136, S/T Right In H270136; Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P57 DEFEATED

5 AND WHEREAS Green Life Solar Projects Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the "Project") on: Legal Description: Lt 14 Con 5 Stanhope; Pt Lt 13 Con 5 Stanhope As In H201331; S/T H270702; Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P59 AND WHEREAS Green Life Solar Projects Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the "Project") on: Municipal Address: 2189 Buckslide Road, Algonquin Highlands Legal Description: Lt 6-7 Con 7 Stanhope; Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P78 Project on the Lands. DEFEATED Moved by: Gord Henderson Seconded by: Lisa Barry WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein the meaning ascribed in the FIT Rules, Version 3.0. AND WHEREAS Green Life Solar Projects Inc. (the Applicant ) proposes to construct and operate Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop) facility (the Project ) on: Legal Description: Pt Lt 9 Con 7 Stanhope Pt R9513; Subject to An Easement In Gross Over Pt 6 19R9513 As In H271834; Pt Lt 2-4 PI 186 & Pt Lt 9

6 Con 7 Stanhope Pt 1 19R8970 Except Pt Lt 2 to 4 PI 186 & Pt Lt 9 Con 7 Stanhope Pt 1 19R9550; S/T H Township of Algonquin Highlands PIN #: Project ID: P76 (the Lands ) in the Township of Algonquin Highlands under the Province s FIT Algonquin Highlands to indicate by resolution Council s support for the Project on the Lands. This resolution s sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of a presentation from Martin Arike requesting Council's consideration to allow access off of Tower Road for property located at Lot 32, Concession A, geographic Township of Sherborne; AND THAT Council denies the request for any access, temporary or permanent, to the subject property from Tower Road; AND FURTHER THAT Council shall permit access to the subject property via the Bobcaygeon Road Allowance, as previously agreed, subject to the owner(s) entering into an Unassumed Road Improvement Agreement with the Township of Lake of Bays and the Township of Algonquin Highlands. Councillor Kyle disclosed an interest regarding the delegation from Chris and Jan Woods of the Oxtongue Lake for Arts and Culture (OLAC) as she is a member of OLAC. Councillor Kyle left her seat and did not participate in the discussion or vote on the request. Moved by: Councillor Gord Henderson BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of a presentation from Chris and Jan Woods, Co-Chairs of the Oxtongue Lake for Arts and Culture regarding the Artists' Day Festival and consideration to waive the requirement for a Special Events Permit and Agreement; AND THAT Council supports the request and directs staff to investigate insurance options as directed by Council. BUILDING AND BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Building/By-law Report BLDG regarding monthly activities submitted by Mitch O'Grady dated July 17, 2014.

7 PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Parks, Recreation and Trails Report PRT regarding monthly activities submitted by Mark Coleman and dated July 8, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Parks, Recreation and Trails Report PRT regarding a proposed Algonquin Highlands Photo Contest submitted by Mark Coleman dated July 10, 2014; AND THAT Council endorses staff moving forward with running the photo contest as proposed. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Parks, Recreation and Trails Report PRT regarding the Enabling Accessibility Fund submitted by Mark Coleman dated July 13, 2014; AND THAT Council approves submitting the draft application to the Enabling Accessibility Fund for public accessibility improvements to the North Shore Road Administrative Office. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Parks, Recreation and Trails Report PRT regarding Nation Trails Coalition Grant Program submitted by Mark Coleman dated July 13, 2014; AND THAT Council endorses a funding application to the Nation Trails Coalition for the noted trails projects. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of the Dorset Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes dated June 11, Moved by: Councillor Gord Henderson BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre Committee Meeting Minutes dated June 16, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of correspondence from the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust regarding nominations for Enviro-Hero Awards; AND THAT Council nominates Walley Ozeg for the Enviro-Hero Award.

8 Moved by: Councillor Gord Henderson BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law being a by-law to enter into an Agreement between the Township of Algonquin Highlands and Ontario Trillium Foundation in order to revitalize Elvin Johnson Park in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto and the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O, 2001, as amended be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed. PUBLIC WORKS BUSINESS Moved by: Councillor Gored Henderson BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Public Works Report PW regarding monthly activities submitted by Mike Thomas and dated July 17, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of correspondence from Mr. G.A. Crosby, Project Manager from AECOM regarding the results of Tender PW01-14 for the replacement of a culvert on North Shore Road dated July 14, 2014; AND THAT Council concurs with the recommendation made in the said report and awards Tender PW01-14 for the replacement of a culvert on North Shore Road to Hawk River Construction in the amount of $153, including HST. BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law being a by-law to provide for the naming and renaming of public and private roads in the Township of Algonquin Highlands in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., 2001, as amended be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed. FIRE SERVICES BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief and Emergency Management Program Coordinator for the Township of Algonquin Highlands in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., 2001, as amended, the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended and the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O, 1990 as amended 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 Council acknowledges receipt of Fire Services Report FD regarding attendance at the Ontario Association of Fire Training Officers and the Ontario Association of Fire Chief conferences submitted by Peter Frank and dated July 8, 2014.

9 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Fire Services Report FD regarding attendance at the 2014 Akron Brass Interactive Training Event submitted by Peter Frank and dated July 8, AIRPORT BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED By-law being a by-law to appoint an Airport Manager for the Township of Algonquin Highlands 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 Council acknowledges receipt of the Airport Committee Meeting Minutes dated May 26, ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Report CAO regarding the AMCTO Conference Attendance submitted by Angie Bird and dated July 7, 2014 for information purposes in accordance with the Township's Conference Policy. BE IT RESOLVED that Council has reviewed the expenditures incurred as set out in the July 17, 2014 Accounts Summary in the total amount of $1,834, and hereby approves payment of same. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of correspondence from Maple, Beech & Cameron Lakes Area Property Owners' Association regarding a proposed weir project between Maple and Beech lakes; AND THAT Council directs the Maple, Beech and Cameron Lakes Area Property Owners' Association to enter into a Cast Acknowledgement Agreement accompanied with a $ deposits to be applied towards the legal opinion being obtained by the Township on the proposed project. PLANNING BUSINESS BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of Report CO regarding a proposed severance of lands located at Lot 28, Concession 12, Geographic Township of Stanhope, Little Hawk Lake, water access only submitted by Christine Halliday submitted by Dawn Newhook dated July 14, 2014; AND FURTHER THAT Council supports, in principle, the proposed severance subject to the following conditions: 1. Payment of Taxes including penalty and interest; 2. $ Cash in lieu;

10 3. The registered owners are to complete a Site Evaluation Report prior to making application to the Land Division Committee in accordance with Section of the Official Plan to ensure that the subject lands are suitable for the proposed development and that the development will not be unduly constrained by the site limitations; 4. The registered owners are to submit a site development plan, showing both the severed and retained parcels, prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor (O.L.S.) and based upon any recommendations of the Site Evaluation Report, and which will identify the proposed docking envelope, proposed septic systems, and all building and structures (main and accessory) within the required setback areas; 5. The registered owners are to enter into a Severance Agreement pursuant to Section 51(26) of the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990 to address any recommendations of the Site Evaluation Report and Site Development Plan; 6. In accordance with Section of the Township s Official Plan, adequate docking and parking facilities are secured on the mainland to the satisfaction of the Township; 7. In accordance with Section 3.85 a) of Zoning By-law 03-22, the frontage requirements are the straight-line distance between the points where the side lot lines or their straight line projections intersect the shoreline,; 8. A copy of the draft Reference Plan be submitted to the Clerk/Planning Administrator of the Township of Algonquin Highlands for review and comment prior to the registration of the Plan. BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law being a by-law to adopt a policy to govern the closure and sale of Township owned Shore Road Allowances in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., 2001, as amended, 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 Council recommends approval of Consent Application H-028/14 for lands located at Part Lot 29, Concession 5, geographic Township of Stanhope, Maple Lake (VANLIESHOUT) subject to the following conditions: 1. Payment of taxes including penalty and interest; 2. Payment of a $50.00 cash in lieu related to the lot addition; 3. Zoning By-Law Amendment be completed on the retained lot to recognize the lesser frontage and lot size then required in the Townships Comprehensive Zoning By-law; 4. The registered owners are to enter into a Severance Agreement pursuant to Section 51(26) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 to address all planning matters, including but not limited to the recommendations of the Environmental Screening Report and the Site Development Plan; 5. That the registered owners have the Severance Agreement prepared and forwarded to the Township of Algonquin Highlands Planning Administrator for review and comment; 6. A deeming by-law be passed, and registered, for Lot 6, registered Plan of Subdivision 235 and Block 31, registered Plan of Subdivision 605, not to be lots in a Plan of Subdivision in prior to the lot addition being completed; 7. The stopping up, closing and conveyance of the shore road allowance fronting the subject properties be completed prior to the completion and registration of the lot addition; 8. A copy of the draft Reference Plan be submitted to the Clerk/Planning Administrator of the Township of Algonquin Highlands for review and comment prior to registration of the Plan.

11 IN-CAMERA MEETING BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby adjourns its Regular Meeting at 2:48 p.m. to proceed into closed session for the purposes of discussing: 1. Labour relations or employee negotiations in accordance with Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., 2001, as amended; 2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, in accordance with Section 239(2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., 2001, as amended. 3. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality in accordance with Section 239(2)(e) Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., 2001, as amended. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby adjourns its closed session at 4:00 p.m. and reconvenes the Regular Meeting of Council. BE IT RESOLVED Council hereby concurs with the recommendations made in closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby concurs with the recommendations made in closed session regarding litigation on potential litigation affecting the Municipality. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW Moved by: Councillor Gord Henderson BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting on July 17, 2014 be received and read a first time considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed. ADJOURNMENT BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby adjourns its meeting at 4:02 p.m. Certified Correct Reeve Carol Moffatt Clerk Dawn Newhook