June 23, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 17, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of June 23, 2026 be approved as circulated.
   • · Motion 2 added: That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 12 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026.
   • · Motion 3 added: That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive the delegation as presented by Charlie Atkinson and Jon Cumming regarding the Paudash Trailblazers Snowmobile Club at the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting.
   • · Motion 4 added: That Council receive and accept the Building Department May 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, as information only.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Council receive and accept the report I-Pad Tablets and Monthly Data Plan for the Building Department - Transfer from Reserve as prepared by the CBO and further; That Council approves a transfer from reserve in the amount of $8,600 to…
   • · Motion 6 added: That Council receive and accept the Bylaw Department May 2026 operations report as submitted by the Bylaw Officer.
   • · Motion 7 added: That Council receive and accept the Dog Bylaw Update Report, as submitted by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, for information purposes only, and; That Council directed staff that there were no amendments required and further; That Council di…
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council receive and accept the Municipal Recreation Area Bylaw Amendments Report, as submitted by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, for information purposes, and further; That Council direct staff to remove the hours of operation from wi…
   • · Motion 9 added: That Council receive and accept the Short Term Rental Licensing Report- May 2026, as submitted by the Short Term Rental Clerk, as information only.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Council receive and accept the Short-Term Rental Licensing Report – Suggested Staff Updates to the Bylaw, as submitted by the Short-Term Rental Licensing Clerk as information, and further; That Council direct staff to bring back the p…
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council receive and accept the Fire Department June 2026 Monthly Operations Report, as submitted by the Fire Chief, as information only.
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council receive and accept the June 2026 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. Brent McKean to Station 2 in…
   • · Motion 13 added: That Council receive and accept the Automatic Two Department Response report for information as prepared by the Fire Chief, and further; That Council approve the bylaw at this meeting.
   • · Motion 14 added: That Council receive and accept the Parks, Recreation and Facilities May 2026 Report as submitted by the Property Supervisor, as information only.
   • · Motion 15 added: That Council receive and accept the report "Bring Your Own" Alcohol Events as prepared by the Property Supervisor, and; That the Municipality of Highlands East will not permit the public to "Bring Your Own" alcohol onto municipal lands and…
   • · Motion 16 added: That Council receive and accept the Environmental Department- June 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor, as information only.
   • · Motion 17 added: That Council receive and accept the Public Works Monthly Update as submitted by the Public Works Manager, for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 18 added: That Council receive and accept this report, Comprehensive Roads Needs Study RFP 03-2026 as presented by the Public Works Manager and; That Council approves Jp2G Consultants Inc. to complete the Roads Need Study, the provisional Traffic St…
   • · Motion 19 added: That Council receive and accept the Economic Development May 2026 Report,as submitted by the Economic Development Coordinator as information only.
   • · Motion 20 added: That Council receive and accept the report Highlands East 25th Anniversary as prepared by the Economic Development Coordinator, and further; That Council directs staff to proceed with all options as provided by the Economic Development Coo…
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council receive and accept the Information Technology - April and May, 2026 operations report, as submitted by the Deputy Treasurer, for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council receive and accept the Finance Department April and May 2026 Consolidated General Accounts Report in the amount of $ 1,580,317.42 as information only.
   • · Motion 23 added: That Council receive and accept the General Insurance and Risk Management Services- Annual Renewal 2026/2027 Report and further; That Council appoint BFL Canada as the Municipality's Broker of Record for the 2026/2027 year (July 1st, 2026 …
   • · Motion 24 added: That Council receive and accept the CAO Monthly Report- June, 2026 as submitted by the CAO/Treasurer, as information only.
   • · Motion 25 added: That Council receive and accept the Human Resources Monthly Report - June 2026 as submitted by the HR/Payroll Coordinator, for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 26 added: That Council receive and accept the report Delegation of Authority - MFIPPA and; That Council delegate the powers and duties of the “Head” under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) to the Municipal C…
   • · Motion 27 added: That Council receive and accept the Planning Department May 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Planning Technician, as information only.
   • · Motion 28 added: That Council receive and accept the report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase- 1025 Marsh Crescent - Jackson as prepared by the Planning Technician and; That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline …
   • · Motion 29 added: That Council receive and accept the report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase - 4464 West Eels Lake Road - Jackson & Braganza as prepared by the Planning Technician and; That Council approves in principle an application to close and purcha…
   • · Motion 30 added: That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Rudderham & Kennedy c/o Miller Surveying and direct staff to forward to the Municipal Solicitor for circulation and further; That pri…
   • · Motion 31 added: That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Chubb c/o Kotowski and direct staff to forward to the Municipal Solicitor for circulation and further; That prior to rendering the la…
   • · Motion 32 added: That Council receive and accept the report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase - 1122 Burnt Point Trail - Kohut c/o Lakeside Architecture (Pitropov) as prepared by the Planning Technician and; That Council approves in principle an applicati…
   • · Motion 33 added: That Council receive and accept this report and the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Mahut Description of…
   • · Motion 34 added: That Council receive and accept this report and the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Cecchetto Descriptio…
   • · Motion 35 added: That Council receive and accept the report provided by the Municipal Planner and; That Council direct the Planning Department to initiate a municipal-led zoning bylaw amendment to rezone 2660 and 2662 Contau Lake Road from the MX Zone to t…
   • · Motion 36 added: That Council receive the OPP Bancroft Detachment 2025 Annual report as presented by Councillor McKenzie.
   • · Motion 37 added: That Council come out of the Regular Meeting of Council at 10:42 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 38 added: That Council receive and accepts the reports pertaining to Bessette, Freymond and Balgopal as provided by the Municipal Planner and; That the zoning bylaw amendment pertaining to Bessette be deferred pending comments from the applicant and…
   • · Motion 39 added: That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 11:01 am and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council.
   • · Motion 40 added: That Council receive and file the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government, as submitted for the Regular Meeting of Council, June 23, 2026.
   • · Motion 41 added: That Council receive the correspondence as submitted at the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.
   • · Motion 42 added: That Council moves out of the Regular Meeting into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to 239: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subje…
   • · Motion 43 added: That Council rise from the closed meeting and reports the following: Council discussed the item as stated within the Regular Meeting of Council agenda and directed the staff and officials to carry out all actions as approved in the June 23…
   • · Motion 44 added: That Bylaw 2026-51, and 2026-58 to 66 (Section 14,14.1 to 14.10) be received, approved and enacted at this June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting.
   • · Motion 45 added: That Bylaw #2026-67, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of June 23, 2026 be received, approved and enacted.
   • · Motion 46 added: That Council adjourn the June 23, 2026 meeting at 1:12 pm and; to meet again on July 14, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for the Regular Meeting of Council.
   • · Attendance added: Dave Burton (present)
   • · Attendance added: Cecil Ryall (present)
   • · Attendance added: Cam McKenzie (present)
   • · Attendance added: Angela Lewis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ruth Strong (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brittany McCaw (present)
   • · Attendance added: Robyn Rogers (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jim Alden (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Baughman (present)
   • · Attendance added: Stacey Brown (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wayne Galloway (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Jones (present)
   • · Attendance added: Perry Kelly (present)
   • · Attendance added: Michele Little (present)
   • · Attendance added: Colin McKnight (present)
   • · Attendance added: Heath Swannell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Patrick Thompson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tracy Vader (present)
   • · Participation added: Dave Burton depart