THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA

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1 C' "" """, -P~~ ~ THAT the request by Sandra Holdsworth for leave to make a delegation/deputation with respect to the National Organ Donation Awareness Week (April 21-28) be granted.

2 u:;:d; --1- ~J~. THAT all recommendations identified with the prefix "R" contained in the minutes of the Joint Engineering & Public Works Committee meeting No. PW and Corporate & Emergency Services Committee meeting No. CES held on March 20,2013 be adopted. Dcpu+y Di

3 3 THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA THAT all recommendations identified with the prefix "R" contained in the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting No. CS held on March 18, 2013 be adopted.

4 PMI THAT all recommendations identified with the prefix "R" contained in the minutes of the Planning & Economic Development Committee meeting No. PED held on March 21,2013 be adopted.

5 Written Request (to remove resolution from Committee minutes and vote on separately) MUSKOKA MEETING NO. 4(cXJf3J DATE: CLpuJ 16, 620/3 We hereby request that Resolution No... RdO, lao /3 - C~5 be removed from the minutes of the (2.,Dl p -+ t:h Vfj ~ J Committee, Meeting No. e,[5- Ii.~dO /3 By-law , as amended (Procedure By-law).., and voted on separately pursuant to Section 14(2)(f)(iv) of District Councillor

6 Date: ---UpM p J5 i [)() J-3 Pb MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: THAT resolution No. R do JOOB-c..6S' contained in the minutes of the Cntp+ I Edt Q4j aw. Committee Meeting # CBS-+-CJO/3 be referred back to the (!m.p '1. ~ {jjuj. Committee for further consideration. CARRIED DEFEATED

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8 ~~~-=--- Pb?5jdO ~ ~ c>)>. THAT all recommendations identified with the prefix "R" contained in the minutes of the Corporate & Emergency Services Committee meeting No. CES held on March 20,2013 be adopted. wi-+f\ -tne e\tctf-hon oe RdOf<:9-013.

9 P THAT all recommendations identified with the prefix "R" contained in the minutes of the Solid Waste Financial Review Committee meeting No. SW held on March 20, 2013 be adopted. / J\p Y"\ I1LI -''iju. _/ D'. IS

10 THAT all recommendations identified with the prefix "R" contained in the minutes of the Services Review Steering Committee meeting No. SR held on March 21, 2013 be adopted. /

11 THAT Muskoka District Council support the attached Resolution No. C of the Township of Georgian Bay which calls on the Provincial and Federal governments to take specific actions to remediate water levels in the Great Lakes; AND THAT the District Chair write to the appropriate Federal and Provincial agencies on behalf of Muskoka District Council voicing their strong support of the Township of Georgian Bay resolution.

12 C- ~~ THE TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BAY COUNCIL Mayor L. BRAID Councillor P. EDWARDS Councillor B. HANSONS Councillor M. KENNEDY Councillor L. RIVEn Councillor P. WIANCKO YEA NAY,,_ --,, SECONDED BY: [P~ :ij: BlgIi~J'~~~I~~~}J~r~~~'%il~lR:ftlJ:g~~~ ~\i~: ' ilm QJ~~~k~f~~~~!~.~jE"i~]~ ltr Q,~1 ~~!'~~~~~~~1~i WHEREAS the Great Lakes have experienced declining water levels over the past 20 years, AND WHEREAS nowhere has It been so obvious as in Georgian Bay, currently the largest fresh water archipelago in the world, AND WHEREAS in 2013 water levels in Georgian Bay dropped over 67 em, AND WHEREAS this significant drop of water level is now below any documented historic level, AND WHEREAS, the "Ribbon of Ufe"-wetlands, shorelines, fish and animal habitat- ls at risk, AND WHEREAS access to residences, viability of business operations, First Nations' and Municipal infrastructure, are all at risk because of this major change in water level, AND WHEREAS the economic prospects for the Georgian Bay watershed communities are in jeopardy given that significant revenues and jobs come from water related activities such as tourism, boating, recreational fishing and cottaglng, the latter contributing well over $100 million annual economic benefit in goods and services purchased and property taxes, AND WHEREAS the Chiefs, Mayors, and Reeves whose jurisdictions front on Georgian Bay now declare that Georgian Bay Is in crisis, AND WHEREAS it seems entirely probable that, under current circumstances, the water levels In the Great Lakes will continue to decline for the foreseeable future, AND WHEREAS Federal and Provincial Governments have responsibilit.ies to preserve and protect the Great Lakes, and AND WHEREAS Federal and Provincial Governments must quickly develop action plans to alleviate the 2012 low water impact on Georgian Bay communities,

13 AND WHEREAS Federal and Provincial Governments need not only to accept that Georgian Bay Is in crisis but also to consider how to protect the long term viability of the Great Lakes, AND WHEREAS Federal and Provincial Governments need to proclaim that they are committed to the preservation of the Great Lakes and need to give the highest priority to taking strong actions to remedy this crisis, NOW BE IT NOW RESOLVED THAT the Georgian Bay Chiefs/ Mayors, and Reeves recommend the following actions be included as part of the Federal and Provincial plans to remediate water levels in the Great Lakes and to ensure clean water, with high quality fish and animal habit, alongside healthy and vibrant communities: Request the Ministry of Natural Resources develop procedures to facilitate access for Georgian Bay/ Request the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to develop procedures to facilitate access for Georgian Bay/ Request financlal assistance be provided by the Provincial and Federal governments Including adaptive management practices for municipalities and businesses on Georgian Bay, Seek the highest level of authority in Canada to bring the issue of low water levels to the U.S. Government directly, Request the Provincial and Federal governments to recognize that Georgian Bay is in crisis, now, in 201.3, Declare a moratorium on dredging in the St. Clair River and implement the inclusion of sills in the St, Clair River/ Amend the Great Lakes Protection Act to include actions to respond to low water levels, Create sustainable development throughout the Great Lakes and stop any intratransfer of water between all Great Lakes basins, I~ C/ MAYdR Investigate the future Viability of Great: Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway and the In!.ruslon.n ~ overf 180 Invasive species and low water created as a result of dredging. --2

14 April 15,2013 That by-laws for first reading be numbered and entitled: Being a by-law to set tax ratios and tax rate reductions for prescribed property subclasses for District of Muskoka and Area Municipal purposes for the year Being a by-law to adopt the estimates for the sums required during the year 2013 for the general and special purposes of the District of Muskoka and to establish tax rates to be levied for same by the Area Municipalities Being a by-law to temporarily close a portion of Muskoka Road NO.4 for bridge replacement (Sherwood Creek Bridge Muskoka Lakes) AND THAT th7by-las be read a first time.

15 P:f.3 THAT by-laws read a first time and numbered , , and be read a second time. I

16 1"" II.) THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA April 15,2013 THAT by-laws read a first and second time and numbered , , and be read a third time and finally passed. / L~epukl Di t

17 f! THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA ~6Jd013 BE IT RESOLVED THAT section 8(1) of Muskoka District Council Procedure By-law No , as amended, be suspended for a period of six (6) months commencing July 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013; AND THAT between July 1, 2013 and December 31,2013, regular meetings of the Muskoka District Council be held at the hour of 7:00 o'clock in the evening commencing on July 15, 2013 and at the same time on the third Monday of each and every month thereafter; AND FURTHER THAT Muskoka District Council make a decision regarding its regular meeting schedule prior to January 1, 2014 as part of a comprehensive Lreview of the Procedure By-law.

18 THAT we do now retire to a Committee of the Whole Council in closed session to discuss a personal matter about identifiable individuals pursuant to section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

19 ~.. A Pril..1S ;> /.r:1~'f- ~~~~ THAT we do now rise from a Committee of the Whole Council in closed session and immediately reconvene in open session. / D-ep0kJ Di

20 April 15,2013 =/-8J2}01 THAT the name Julie Stevens be inserted into By-law No prior to first reading, appointing the new Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to complete the offer of employment to the new Commissioner within the approved policies, wage schedule and budget; AND THAT the District Chair and Clerk be authorized to sign the employment contract. /

21 rj-1.q //10 r»,}o,." That a by-law for first reading be numbered and entitled: Being a by-law to appoint a Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services AND THAT the by-law be read a first time.

22 April 15,2013 THAT a by-law read a first time and numbered be read a second time.

23 p?:,\ THAT a by-law read a first and second time and numbered be read a third time and finally passed. L /

24 THAT By-law being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka at this meeting held on the 15 th day of April, 2013 be amended by the addition of resolutions (cfr1cj013 j =11 )&0/3 1 ::f6/ao/ 3] ':f-~ /80/3 A~b -+h-e d-eldion of Ro.i/u-h'orU 1Jo, f<.do/doi3-c65j AND THAT the by-law, as amended, be read and passed. L

25 April 15,2013 PD3)dO THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, May 21,2013 or at the call of the Chair. /