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County Regular Council
February 19, 2014
What was decided (35 motions)
34 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 Haliburton County Council Agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Bill Davis
Carried
Page 1 of 12 Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular January 22, 2014 Session and the February 5, 2014 Special Session of Haliburton County Council be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Murray Fearrey
Carried
Be it resolved that the update on the 2015 Ontario 55 Plus Winter Games by Alan Clark, Chair of the 2015 Games Organizing Committee be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Bill Davis
Carried
Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council fully supports the application by the 2015 Ontario Senior Winter Games Organizing Committee for funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and that a letter under the signature of the County Warden be sent to the Ontario Senior Winter Games Organizing Committee for inclusion with their application.
Moved by Councillor Liz Danielsen, seconded by Councillor Barb Reid
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 presentation by Gay Bell, Joe Bringmann, Gary McKnight and Harvey Bates on the Community Swimming Pool Initiative be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Liz Danielsen, seconded by Councillor Murray Fearrey
Carried
Be it resolved that the Maintenance, Construction, Engineering and Municipal Addressing Status Reports for February 2014 be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Barb Reid, seconded by Councillor Murray Fearrey
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on the tender results for the Supply and Application of Pavement Markings be received by Haliburton County Council and that the tender from Provincial Markings Inc.to provide this service for a two year period at a total cost of $271,389.84 including all applicable taxes be accepted.
Moved by Councillor Bill Davis, seconded by Councillor Carol Moffatt
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on Regulatory Signage be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Bill Davis, seconded by Councillor Liz Danielsen
Carried
Be it resolved that the Correspondence Listing Report dated February 19, 2014 be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Bill Davis, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council supports the February 10, 2014 Arnprior Town Council resolution calling on the Ontario Government to ensure electricity rates both in the short and long term allow businesses to remain competitive in a global environment and that vulnerable residents are not overburdened by ever increasing electricity rates.
Moved by Councillor Carol Moffatt, seconded by Councillor Barb Reid
Carried
Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council supports the January 29, 2014 Greater Madawaska Township Council resolution calling on the Ontario Government to abolish the proposed OPP Billing Model and replace it with a model that is fair and equitable to all small rural municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Liz Danielsen, seconded by Councillor Bill Davis
Carried
Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council supports the proposed resolution drafted by Randy Pettapiece, MPP Perth Wellington calling on the Ontario Government to implement a comprehensive long term solution to reform joint and several liability insurance for municipalities that would address the alarming rise in insurance premiums due to rising litigation and claim costs no later than June 2014.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 2014 Accounts Listing be approved by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Liz Danielsen, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Be it resolved that the Cheque Register Report for January 2014 in the amount of $1,513,348.27 be approved by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Barb Reid
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19 2014 Payroll Register Report with net deposit of $473,809.70 be approved by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Barb Reid, seconded by Councillor Liz Danielsen
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on Financial Indicators for the County of Haliburton be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Carol Moffatt, seconded by Councillor Murray Fearrey
Carried
Be it resolved that the Monthly Planning Departmental Report dated February 19, 2014 be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Liz Danielsen, seconded by Councillor Murray Fearrey
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 Growth Management Strategy Update Report be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Bill Davis, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on Municipal Plan Review Consultation be received by Haliburton County Council and that County staff proceed with negotiating a contract extension with McIntosh Perry Engineering Consultants Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Barb Reid, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 9, 2014 technical staff report on Township of Minden Hills Official Plan Amendment No. 9 File No. 4616-OPA-009 be received by Haliburton County Council and that Amendment No. 9 to the Township of Minden Hills Official Plan adopted by the Council of the Township of Minden Hills on July 25, 2013 under authority of Minden Hills Township Bylaw No. 13-41 and subject to the modifications set out in Page 6 of 12 Appendix A to the County of Haliburton Technical Report dated February 19, 2014 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Carol Moffatt, seconded by Councillor Liz Danielsen
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on the draft policy on insurance requirements for contractors engaged by the County of Haliburton be received by Haliburton County Council and that the draft policy be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Cheryl Murdoch, seconded by Councillor Bill Davis
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on the County owned property at 12410 Highway 35 in Minden Ontario be received for information by Haliburton County Council; that the County proceed with developing a cost sharing agreement with the Township of Minden Hills and that a report and draft agreement be presented for consideration at a future meeting of County Council.
Moved by Councillor Barb Reid, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Defeated
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on the County owned property at 12410 Highway 35 in Minden Ontario be received for information by Haliburton County Council and that the matter be referred to the County Council Emergency Services Committee for further review and recommendation to Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Cheryl Murdoch
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on the draft 2014 agreements with the Haliburton All-Terrain Vehicle Association and the Kawartha All-Terrain Vehicle Association be received by Haliburton County Council and that the necessary authorizing bylaw be presented once the draft agreements are accepted by the respective ATV Associations.
Moved by Councillor Barb Reid, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council receives for information the February 19, 2014-staff report and correspondence dated February 6, 2014 from the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation concerning proposed names of the facility located at 4977 County Road 21 in the Municipality of Dysart et al and that the Corporation be advised that Haliburton County Council supports the facility being named Whispering Pines.
Moved by Councillor Liz Danielsen, seconded by Councillor Bill Davis
Carried
Be it resolved that the January 9, 2014 Joint Health and Safety Committee minutes be received for information by Haliburton County Council. Page 8 of 12
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Barb Reid
Carried
Be it resolved that Halliburton County Council receives for information the following minutes and reports from External Boards and Agencies: - Minutes of the December 19, 2013 meeting of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Board; - Minutes of the October 22, 2013 and December 17, 2013 meetings of the Point in Time for Youth and Parents Board; - Draft minutes of the February 12, 2014 Haliburton County Library Board.
Moved by Councillor Suzanne Partridge, seconded by Councillor Liz Danielsen
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on the County of Haliburton Land Division Committee's Severance Activity Report be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Liz Danielsen, seconded by Councillor Murray Fearrey
Carried
Be it resolved that the Final Report on the Haliburton County Farmers' Market Consumer Survey be received for information by Haliburton County Council.
Moved by Councillor Barb Reid, seconded by Councillor Liz Danielsen
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 staff report on the renewal of insurance coverage with Jardine Lloyd Thompson be received by Haliburton County Council and that the proposed coverage for the period February 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015 at a cost of $192,175.00 plus applicable taxes with a $50,000 deductible be accepted.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Barb Reid
Carried
Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council enter into Closed Session as per Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended for the following reasons: Page 10 of 12 Discussing the security of the property of the municipality; Discussing litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose; Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Councillor Bill Davis, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council supports the County of Haliburton IT Department initiatives including enabling mobile device management and placing strong passwords on any mobile device that has the ability to have a County or local municipal email address.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Barb Reid
Carried
Be it resolved that Bylaw 3614 being a bylaw to appoint Craig Jones as Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the County of Haliburton be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed.
Moved by Councillor Liz Danielsen, seconded by Councillor Suzanne Partridge
Carried
Be it resolved that Bylaw 3615 being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the February 19, 2014 meeting of Haliburton County Council be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Barb Reid
Carried
Be it resolved that the February 19, 2014 meeting of Haliburton County Council now adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Liz Danielsen