February 10, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of February 10, 2026 be approved as circulated.
   • · Motion 2 added: That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular and Special Council Meeting of January 13 and 29, 2026.
   • · Motion 3 added: That Council receive and accept the Building Department January 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, as information only.
   • · Motion 4 added: That Council receive and accept the By-Law Department January 2026 operations report as submitted by the By-law Officer, for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Council receive and accept the Short Term Rental Licensing Report- January 2026, as submitted by the Short Term Rental Licensing Clerk/Enforcement Officer, as information only.
   • · Motion 6 added: That Council receive and accept the report, Short Term Rental Licensing Bylaw Review Request as prepared by the CAO/Treasurer, and further; That Council direct staff to under take Short-Term Rental Licensing Bylaw and program consultation,…
   • · Motion 7 added: That Council receive and accept the Fire Department February 2026 Monthly Operations Report, as submitted by the Fire Chief, as information only.
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council receive and accept the Firefighter Appointment Report, as submitted by the Fire Chief, and further; That Council appoint the following to the roster for a 12 month probationary period. 1. Mauwgan Woods to Station 3 Gooderham. …
   • · Motion 9 added: That Council receive and accept the Parks, Recreation and Facilities January 2026 Report as submitted by the Property Supervisor, as information only.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Council receive and accept the Environmental Department February 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor, as information only.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council receive and accept the Public Works Monthly Update January 2026 as submitted by the Public Works Manager, for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council receive and accept the Information Technology - January, 2026 operations report, as submitted by the Deputy Treasurer, for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 13 added: That Council receive and accept the Finance Department January 2026 General Accounts Report in the amount of $582,041.11 as information only.
   • · Motion 14 added: That Council receive and accept the CAO Monthly Report- February, 2026 as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer, as information only.
   • · Motion 15 added: That Council receive and accept the Human Resources Monthly Report - February 2026 as submitted by the HR/Payroll Coordinator, for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 16 added: That Council receive and accept the report 2023-2027 Multi-Year Joint Accessibility Plan and 2025 Accessibility Accomplishments, as provided by the Municipal Clerk, and further; That the 2023–2027 Multi-Year Joint Accessibility Plan be app…
   • · Motion 17 added: That Council receive and accept this report - Procedural Bylaw - Amendments as provided by the Municipal Clerk as information and further; That Council approve the amendments to the Procedural Bylaw for Council, Local Board and Committees …
   • · Motion 18 added: That Council receive and accept the report regarding Restricted Acts of Council as provided by the Municipal Clerk as information and further; That Council approve delegating its powers under S. 275(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to the Ch…
   • · Motion 19 added: That Council receive the report Regulate Election Signs in Municipal, Provincial and Federal Elections from the Municipal Clerk and further; That Council approve the bylaw and policy at this meeting of February 10, 2026.
   • · Motion 20 added: That Council receive and accept the Planning Department January 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Planning Technician, as information only.
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council receive and accept the report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase- 1138 Edward Sanderson- Tulk & Borovoy as prepared by the Planning Technician and; That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the sh…
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council receive and accept the report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase- 1068 Bellair Lane- Ground as prepared by the Planning Technician and; That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road…
   • · Motion 23 added: That Council receive and accept the report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase- 1279 English Close- Poppe as prepared by the Planning Technician and; That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road…
   • · Motion 24 added: That Council receive and accept the report Centre Lake Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments Status as provided by the Municipal Planner and; That Council request the proponent to respond to the outstanding issues summarized in Section…
   • · Motion 25 added: That the Notice of Motion from Councillor Lewis, regarding objection to the Federal Gun Buyback Program, be received and; That the Municipality of Highlands East objects and declines participation in the firearm buyback program, as it is c…
   • · Motion 26 added: That Council come out of the Regular Meeting of Council at 11:34 am for the scheduled Public Planning Meeting and it be declared open to discuss the following bylaw amendments made under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, cp 13 as…
   • · Motion 27 added: That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 11:39 am and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.
   • · Motion 28 added: That Council receive and accept the report Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Nailor as provided by the Municipal Planner, as information and; That the approval of the zoning bylaw amendment be deferred pending finalization of the legal administrati…
   • · Motion 29 added: That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive and supports the Haliburton County Home Builders Association motion pertaining to affordable housing and; Further That Council put forward the following; Whereas housing affordabi…
   • · Motion 30 added: That Council receive and file the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government as submitted at the February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
   • · Motion 31 added: That Council receive the correspondence as submitted at the February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.
   • · Motion 32 added: That Bylaw's 2026-12, 13, 14, 15, 16,18, 19 and 20 (Section 12,12.1 to 12.9) be received, approved and enacted at this February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting with the exclusion of Bylaw 2026-17, 12.6 being deferred, as amended.
   • · Motion 33 added: That Bylaw #2026-21, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of February 10, 2026 be received, approved and enacted.
   • · Motion 34 added: That Council adjourn the February 10, 2026 meeting at 11:44 am and; to meet again on February 17, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for the Special Meeting of Council for the purpose of the 2026 Operational Budget.
   • · Attendance added: Dave Burton (present)
   • · Attendance added: Cecil Ryall (present)
   • · Attendance added: Cam McKenzie (present)
   • · Attendance added: Angela Lewis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brittany McCaw (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wayne Galloway (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Jones (present)
   • · Attendance added: Colin McKnight (present)
   • · Attendance added: Heath Swannell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Patrick Thompson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tracy Vader (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ruth Strong (present)
   • · Attendance added: Robyn Rogers (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Baughman (present)
   • · Attendance added: Carmen Galea (present)
   • · Participation added: Angela Lewis depart