THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING NO. 18(2007)

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1 THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING NO. 18(2007) The Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka met in the Council Chamber, District Administration Building at 7::00 p.rn. on Monday, December 3, PRESENT: OFFICIALS PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: District Chair G. Adams and all other members of Council J. Green, Chief Administrative Officer; S. Cairns, Commissioner of Finance & Corporate Services; T. White, Commissioner of Engineering & Public Works; M.. French, Commissioner of Planning & Economic Development; D. Royston, District Solicitor; C. Lees, District Clerk M. Duman, Director of Finance; C. Parlett, Manager of Programs (Employment); K.. Armstrong, Manager of Programs (Financial); L. Thomson, Manager of Housing CALL TO ORDER Chair Adams called the meeting to order at 7::00 p.m. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTARY MOTIONS LIST Chair Adams noted the re-numbering of several by-laws and the cancellation of By-law He also noted that it may be necessary to adjourn to a Committee of the Whole in Closed Session. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None were declared.. PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING - REVIEW OF MINUTES FOR CORRECTNESS No errors or omissions. COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Planning & Economic Development - PED June 26,2007 No errors or omissions.. It was noted that the meeting was a public meeting.. i

2 b) Planning & Economic Development - PED August 28, 2007 No errors or omissions" It was noted that the meeting was a public meeting.. i c) Planning & Economic Development - PED November 13, 2007 No errors or omissions. Councillor Scott Young highlighted the minutes of the November 13,2007 meeting of the Planning & Economic Development Committee. i Moved by B. Boivin and seconded by L Braid THAT all resolutions identified by the prefix "R" in the minutes of the Planning & Economic Development Committee meeting No. PED held on November 13, 2007 be adopted.. Cerried. d) Community Services - CS November 14,2007 No errors or omissions. Councillor Coleman highlighted the minutes of the November 14, 2007 meeting of the Community Services Committee.. i

3 Moved by L. Braid and seconded by M Casey THAT all resolutions identified by the prefix "R" in the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting No.. CS held on November 14, 2007 be adopted.. e) Corporate & Emergency Services - CES November 16,2007 No errors or omissions.. Councillor Klinck highlighted the minutes of the November 16, 2007 meeting of the Corporate & Emergency Services Committee. a) Closed Meeting Investigator Councillors Smith and Pryke requested that Resolution No. R74/2007 be removed and voted on separately. Councillor Smith expressed concern with respect to the Ombudsman assuming the role of the Closed Meeting Investigator for Muskoka.. He commented on a speech that was given by the Ombudsman which was critical of municipal Councils, suggesting that they did not do an adequate job of policing themselves. In response to questions regarding the reversal of Committee's decision, Mr. Royston advised that regardless of Council's action that evening Muskoka would not be in a non-compliance position; the Ombudsman would be the default choice as an investigator until an appointment was made.. Several Councillors supported the Ombudsman taking on the role of Investigator noting that they were not concerned with Council's practices regarding closed session. Councillor Clairmont commented that any investigation into closed session practices would be more appropriately undertaken by a local appointee.. Chair Adams read Resolution R74/2007 of the Corporate & Emergency Services Committee: "Moved by G. Doughty and seconded by G.. Adams R74/2007 BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Corporate and Emergency Services Committee recommend that Muskoka District Council not make any appointments under Section of The

4 CORRESPONDENCE Municipal Act, 2001 (Municipal Investigator) at this time." b) Acquisition of Leased and Purchased Vehicles for 2008 Report No. CES In response to questions from Councillors regarding the vehicles, Mr. Cairns advised that the procurement of the compact cars would not include a provision for snow tires. In terms of the potential for acquiring hybrid vehicles, he noted that in terms of fuel efficiency the hybrid vehicle was most efficient for city driving; most of Muskoka's fleet mileage was on highways. Mr.. Cairns added that the tender would include minimum specifications in terms of fuel efficiency, mileage and pollution standards and the hybrid option would continue to be explored in the future. Moved by J.. Klinck and seconded by T. Pilger THAT all resolutions identified by the prefix "R" in the minutes ofthe Corporate & Emergency Services Committee meeting No. CES held on November 16, 2007 be edopted. 1" THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER has acknowledged receipt and carefully reviewed Muskoka's July 12, 2007 correspondence and resolution regarding the disposal of nuclear waste" (Received November 13, 2007)" 2. BLiSSYMBOLICS LEARNING CENTRE MUSKOKA have written to express concerns with regard to water and sewage costs. (Received November 15, 2007) (Referred to Finance and Public Works Departments) 3. MCCORMICK RANKIN CORPORATION has advised that they have been retained by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to carry out the detail design for the inspection, minor repair and fatigue retrofit of twelve steel bridges located in northeastern Ontario, including the Muskoka River Bridge (Lakes of Bays) on Highway 35 in Dorset and the North Muskoka River Bridge on Highway 11 north of Bracebridge. Comments for the project are requested to be provided by December 21,2007" (Received November 16, 2007) (Referred to Public Works and Planning Departments)" 4" EARTH TECH CANADA INC. has advised that they have been retained by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to carry out the detail design for the rehabilitation of Highway 60 from the Oxtongue River Bridge, eastern 9,,8 kms to the Algonquin Park New West Gate" The Project is following the Class Environmental Assessment planning process for Group 'B' Projects under the MTO's Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the Project Team in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.. (Received November 20, 2007) (Referred to Public Works and Planning Departments)

5 5. THE ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD has advised that it will be introducing changes to its Scheduling Strategy and its processes for cases in the pre-hearing stream to expedite resolution of complaints" These changes will become effective as of February 1,2008. (Received November 22,2007) (Referred to Planning and Legal Departments) BY-LAWS Moved by S. Clement and seconded by F. Coleman THAT by-laws for first reading be numbered and entitled:' A by-law to authorize the issue ofamortizing Debentures in the principal amount of $1,000,000 for the purposes of The Corporation of the Township ofgeorgian Bay Debentures in the principal amount of $1,340,000 for the purposes of The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville Debentures in the principal amount of $1,650,000 for the purposes of The Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes Debentures in the principal amount of $11,958,000 for the purposes of The District Municipality of Muskoka Debentures in the principal amount of $8,042,000 for the purposes of The District Municipality of Muskoka Debentures in the principal amount of $1,010,000 for the purposes of The District Municipality of Muskoka Being a by-law to prescribe speed limits on Muskoka Road No (Bala) Being a by-law to establish temporary parking restrictions (Muskoka Road No" Port Carling) Being a by-law to extend a community safety zone (Muskoka Road No, Bala) Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 for the purposes herein referred to

6 Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000 for the purposes herein referred to AND THAT the by-laws be read a first time. Moved by S" Martin and seconded by M. Clairmont THAT by-laws read a first time and numbered , , , , , , , , , and be read a second time. Carried" With respect to debentures, Councillor Thompson inquired as to the impact of changing bank rates. Mr" Cairns advised that the interest rates were fixed. Moved by 8.. Martin and seconded by M. Clairmont NEW BUSINESS THA T by-laws read a first time and numbered , , , , , , , , , and be read a second time. a) Upcoming Tender Award Certied. It was noted that the following tender would be awarded at the December 5, 2007 meeting of the Engineering & Public Works Committee:: i) Rehabilitation of Kelvin Grove Park Bridge b) Crescent Bay Lane (Private) Closing Report No. 18(2007)-1 Moved by F. Coleman and seconded by 8., Young 39/2007 THAT the lands described as part of Lot 19, Concession 2, geographic Township of Chaffey, now in the Town of Huntsville in The District Municipality of Muskoka designated as part 1 on plan 35R be conveyed to the abutting owner subject to the following,:'

7 CONFIRMING BY-LAW (i) a sale price of $500"00;' ( payment of all legal and administrative expenses by the applicant;' and (i the transaction be subject to all presently registered rights of way Moved by F. Coleman and seconded by G" Young ADJOURNMENT 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 3 d day of December; 2007 be amended by the addition ofresolution #39/2007;' AND THAT the by-law, as amended, be read and passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.rn, Moved by B, Colhoun and seconded by M. Clairmont THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, January 14, 2008 or at the call ofthe Chair. Carried" District Chair District Clerk