County of Haliburton County Council Agenda Wednesday, February 22, 2012

9:00 o'clock a.m. County Council Chambers Page

1. WARDEN'S OPENING REMARKS

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

4-17 January 25, 2012-County Council Meeting 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

6. DELEGATIONS

18-23 Sue Shikaze, HKPR Health Unit. Re: 2011 Cycling and Active Transportation Highlights 24-36 Hope Lee, Manager of Housing City of Kawartha Lakes. Re: Background information on Rent Supplement Programme 37-38 Fay Martin, Places For People. Rent Supplement Request for Places for People property 39-46 Lynda Rickard. Re: City of Kawartha Lakes/County of Haliburton Poverty Reduction Strategy Update 7. APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ROADS COMMITTEE

47 February 8, 2012 Committee Recommendations 8. APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE

48 February 8, 2012 Committee Recommendations 9. APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

49 February 8, 2012 Committee Recommendations Tourist Information Centre Lease Renewal (to be distributed) 50 2014 Summer Youth Games Bid Proposal

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10. APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FINANCE AND CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE

51 February 8, 2012 Committee Recommendations 11. APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

52 February 8, 2012 Committee Recommendations 12. APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE JOINT ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE

13. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

53 February 8, 2012 Committee Recommendations 54-59 Planning Department Activity Report 60-61 Census Update 62-63 Forestry Conservation Activity Report 14. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

64-81 County of Haliburton 2012 Budget (verbal) 82-83 Confirmation of 2011 Reserve and Reserve Fund Balances 84-97 International Centre for Water Excellence 98 ARIS Agreement with Ministry of Transportation 15. REPORTS AND MINUTES FROM EXTERNAL BOARDS AND AGENCIES

A. Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit

99-103 Minutes of the January 19, 2012-Board of Health meeting B. Point in Time – Centre for Children, Youth and Parents

104-106 Minutes of the December 12, 2011 Board meeting C. Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

D. Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation

107-110 Minutes of the December 7, 2011 Board Meeting E. Kawartha Lakes - Haliburton Joint Social and Housing Services Committee

F. Haliburton Highlands Health Services Professional Recruitment Committee

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G. Algonquin Land Claim

H. County of Haliburton Library Board

111-115 Draft Minutes of the February 8, 2012-meeting I. County of Haliburton Land Division Committee

116-118 Year to Date Report and Decisions from the February 13, 2012-meeting J. Other External Boards and Agencies

16. OTHER BUSINESS

119 County Calendar March 2012 17. CLOSED SESSION

18. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

19. BY-LAWS

120 BYLAW No. 3441 being a bylaw to authorize the execution of a lease agreement with the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce 121 BYLAW No. 3467 being a bylaw to appoint a County Weed Inspector for 2012 122 BYLAW No 3468 being a bylaw to authorize the signing of an agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation 123 BYLAW No. 3469 being a bylaw to authorize the signing of an agreement with the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization 20. NOTICE OF MOTIONS

21. CONFIRMING BYLAW

124 BYLAW No. 3470 22. ADJOURNMENT

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County of Haliburton County Council Minutes Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The Council of the Corporation of the County of Haliburton convened a meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Council Chambers with the following in attendance:

Council: Warden Murray Fearrey Reeve Dysart et al Councillor Dave Burton Reeve Highlands East Councillor Suzanne Partridge Deputy Reeve Highlands East Councillor Barbara Reid Reeve Minden Hills Councillor Cheryl Murdoch Deputy Reeve Minden Hills Councillor Carol Moffatt Reeve Algonquin Highlands Councillor Liz Danielsen Deputy Reeve Algonquin Highlands

Regrets: Councillor Bill Davis Deputy Reeve Dysart et al

Staff: Jim Wilson CAO/County Clerk Angela Balle Deputy Clerk Laura Janke County Treasurer Jane Tousaw Director of Planning Bob Smith Director of Economic Development Doug Ray Director of Public Works Pat Kennedy Director of EMS Evelyn Fenwick Director of Human Resources

WARDEN'S OPENING REMARKS Warden Fearrey called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion No. R 1 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge Be it resolved that the January 25, 2012 Haliburton County Council agenda be approved. CARRIED

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No member of Haliburton County Council declared any pecuniary interest. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING The December 13, 2011 Inaugural Meeting and December 14, 2011 Regular Session Meeting were circulated for approval.

Motion No. R 2 2012

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Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Carol Moffatt Be it resolved that the minutes of the December 13, 2011 Inaugural Meeting and the December 14, 2011 Regular Session Meeting of Haliburton County Council be adopted as circulated. CARRIED

DELEGATIONS Norm Thomas and Heather Ross, Re: 2012-Funding for the HMK Children's Water Festival Norm Thomas and Heather Ross from the HMK Children’s Water Festival provided County Council with a presentation outlining the current activities of the Haliburton Muskoka Kawartha Children’s Water Festival and proposed programme initiatives. County Council was thanked for the County’s previous financial contributions to this Programme.

Motion No. R 3 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that the presentation by Norm Thomas and Heather Ross concerning a request for a funding contribution from the County of Haliburton in 2012 towards the HMK Children's Water Festival be received by Haliburton County Council and that the request be considered as part of the 2012 budget deliberations. CARRIED

APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ROAD COMMITTEE Doug Ray, Director of Public Works provided County Council with an overview of the January 11, 2012 Road Committee meeting.

Motion No. R 4 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that the recommendations from the January 11, 2012- meeting of the Haliburton County Council Road Committee be accepted by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE Pat Kennedy, Director of Emergency Services provided County Council with an overview of the January 11, 2012 Emergency Services Committee meeting.

Motion No. R 5 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that the recommendations from the January 11, 2012- meeting of the Haliburton County Council Emergency Services Committee be accepted by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

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APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Robert Smith, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, provided County Council with an overview of the January 11, 2012 meeting of the Economic Development Committee. It was noted that the proposed lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce would be referred back to the February Committee meeting for further discussion.

Motion No. R 6 2012 Moved by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge; Seconded by: Councillor Carol Moffatt Be it resolved that the recommendations from the January 11, 2012- meeting of the Haliburton County Council Economic Development Committee be accepted by Haliburton County Council save and except the recommendation dealing with the renewal of the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce lease of the Minden Tourist Information Centre. CARRIED

APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FINANCE AND CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE Laura Janke, Treasurer, provided County Council with an overview of the January 11, 2012 meeting of the Finance and Correspondence Committee.

Motion No. R 7 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that the recommendations from the January 11, 2012- meeting of the Haliburton County Council Finance and Correspondence Committee be accepted by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Evelyn Fenwick provided County Council with an overview of the Haliburton County Personnel Committee recommendations.

Motion No. R 8 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that the recommendations from the January 11, 2012- meeting of the Haliburton County Council Personnel Committee be accepted by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE JOINT ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE No report

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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT Jane Tousaw, Director of Planning, provided County Council with an overview of the January 11, 2012 meeting of the Haliburton County Council Planning Committee.

Motion No. R 9 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that the recommendations from the January 11, 2012- meeting of the Haliburton County Council Planning Committee be accepted by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

Monthly Status Report Jane Tousaw, Director of Planning provided County Council with an overview of the departmental activities over the past month.

Motion No. R 10 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that the January 25, 2012-Planning Department Monthly Report be received for information by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

Appointment of Deputy Secretary Treasurer of the County of Haliburton Land Division Committee County Council received a report recommending the appointment of a Deputy Secretary Treasurer of the County of Haliburton Land Division Committee.

Motion No. R 11 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that the January 25, 2012-staff report on the appointment of a Deputy Secretary Treasurer for the Land Division Committee of the County of Haliburton be received by Haliburton County Council and that the necessary appointment bylaw be presented to County Council for approval. CARRIED

GIS Data Sharing Agreement with the Arts Council Haliburton Highlands Jane Tousaw, Director of Planning summarized the report on a Data Sharing Agreement with the Arts Council-Haliburton Highlands.

Motion No. R 12 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Carol Moffatt Be it resolved that the January 25, 2012-staff report on the GIS Data Sharing Agreement with the Arts Council Haliburton Highlands to facilitate the digital mapping of cultural heritage features throughout Haliburton County be received by Haliburton County Council and that the necessary authorizing bylaw be presented to County Council for approval. CARRIED

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Township of Minden Hills Official Plan Amendment No. 6 The Technical Report on the Township of Minden Hills Official Plan Amendment No. 6 prepared by the Planning Director was received by County Council.

Motion No. R 13 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that the January 25, 2012-staff report concerning Township of Minden Hills Official Plan Amendment No. 6 be received by Haliburton County Council and that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Haliburton approves Amendment No. 6 to the Official Plan of the Township of Minden Hills adopted by the Council for the Township of Minden Hills on June 30, 2011 by Bylaw No. 11-58. CARRIED

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS County of Haliburton Health and Safety Policy Statement Jim Wilson, CAO reported that as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the County’s Health and Safety Policy Statement is to be reviewed annually to reinforce the commitment by the County of Haliburton to its health and safety programme.

Motion No. R 14 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that the January 25, 2012 staff report on the draft Health and Safety Policy Statement, and the Health and Safety Duties and Responsibilities Policy be received by Haliburton County Council and that the said Statement and Policy be adopted by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

Tariff of Fees for 2012 A report on the proposed 2012 Tariff of Fees Bylaw was presented to Haliburton County Council for approval.

Motion No. R 15 2012 Moved by: Councillor Liz Danielsen; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that the January 25, 2012-staff report on a County of Haliburton Tariff of Fee Bylaw for 2012 be received by Haliburton County Council and that the necessary bylaw be presented for approval. CARRIED

2012 Draft Budget Review Laura Janke provided County Council with an in-depth summary of the proposed 2012 budget. After much discussion staff was directed to provide further information at the February 22, 2012 Regular Session of Haliburton County Council.

Motion No. R 16 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that the draft 2012 County Budget and Budget report be received by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

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REPORTS AND MINUTES FROM EXTERNAL BOARDS AND AGENCIES Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit The minutes of the November 17, 2011-Board meeting were circulated to County Council for information.

Point in Time – Centre for Children, Youth and Parents The minutes of the October 25, 2011-Board meeting were circulated to County Council for information.

Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus The minutes of the October 21, 2011 meeting were circulated to County Council for their information. Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation No Report Kawartha Lakes - Haliburton Joint Social and Housing Services Committee No Report Haliburton Highlands Health Services Professional Recruitment Committee No Report Algonquin Land Claim No Report County of Haliburton Library Board The minutes of the December 14, 2011 and the draft minutes of the January 11, 2012 meeting of the Haliburton County Library Board were circulated to County Council for information.

Motion No. R 17 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council receive for information the following minutes and reports from External Boards and Agencies: Minutes of the November 17, 2011-meeting of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Board of Health Minutes of the October 25, 2011-meeting of the Point in Time- Centre for Youth Children and Parent Board Minutes of the October 21, 2011 meeting of the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus Minutes of the December 12, 2011 meeting of the Health Professionals Recruitment Committee Minutes of the December 14, 2011 and the draft minutes of the January 11, 2012-meeting of the Haliburton County Library Board. CARRIED

County of Haliburton Land Division Committee Year to Date Report as of December 31, 2011

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Motion No. R 18 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that the County of Haliburton Land Division Committee Year to Date Report as of December 31, 2011 be received for information by Haliburton County Council. CARRIED

OTHER BUSINESS February Calendar Review The February meeting calendar was circulated to County Council for review.

BY-LAWS BYLAW No. 3432 being a bylaw to authorize the signing of an agreement with the Township of Minden Hills

Motion No. R 19 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that Bylaw 3432 being a bylaw to authorize the signing of an agreement with the Township of Minden Hills in connection with a cultural planning and mapping project be considered read a third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3440 being a bylaw to appoint members of County Council to the County of Haliburton Planning Committee

Motion No. R 20 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3440 being a bylaw to appoint members of County Council to the County of Haliburton Planning Committee be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3441 being a bylaw to authorize the execution of a lease agreement with the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce

Motion No. R 21 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3441 being a bylaw to authorize the execution of a lease agreement with the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce be considered read a first time. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3442 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands acquired for the purpose of widening a highway in the County Road System

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Motion No. R 22 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that Bylaw 3442 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located in Part of Lot 1, Concession 7, geographic Township of Dysart now in the Municipality of Dysart et al and further designated as Part 2 on RP 19R-8383 acquired for the purpose of widening County Road No. 21 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3443 being a bylaw to appoint a Deputy Secretary Treasurer to the County of Haliburton Land Division Committee

Motion No. R 23 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge Be it resolved that Bylaw 3443 being a bylaw to appoint Michelle Moore as Deputy Secretary Treasurer to the County of Haliburton Land Division Committee be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3444 being a bylaw to authorize the execution of a Data Sharing Agreement with the Arts Council Haliburton Highlands

Motion No. R 24 2012 Moved by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that Bylaw 3444 being a bylaw to authorize the execution of a Data Sharing Agreement with the Arts Council Haliburton Highlands be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3445 being a bylaw to establish a tariff of fees

Motion No. R 25 2012 Moved by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that Bylaw 3445 being a bylaw to establish a tariff of fees charged 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. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3446 Bylaws 3446 to, and inclusive of Bylaw 3465, being bylaws to authorize the assumption of lands located on the County Roads System were presented.

Motion No. R 26 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen

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Be it resolved that Bylaw 3446 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 1 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No 3447

Motion No. R 27 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3447 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 2 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3448

Motion No. R 28 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that Bylaw 3448 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 3 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3449

Motion No. R 29 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3449 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 6 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3450

Motion No. R 30 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3450 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 7 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3451

Motion No. R 31 2012

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Moved by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge; Seconded by: Councillor Carl Moffatt Be it resolved that Bylaw 3451 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 8 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3452

Motion No. R 32 2012 Moved by: Councillor Cheryl Murdoch; Seconded by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge Be it resolved that Bylaw 3452 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 9 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3453

Motion No. R 33 2012 Moved by: Councillor Liz Danielsen; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that Bylaw 3453 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 10 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3454

Motion No. R 34 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3454 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 11 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3455

Motion No. R 35 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3455 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 12 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3456

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Motion No. R 36 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge Be it resolved that Bylaw 3456 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 13 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3457

Motion No. R 37 2012 Moved by: Councillor Liz Danielsen; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that Bylaw 3457 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 14 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3458

Motion No. R 38 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Cheryl Murdoch Be it resolved that Bylaw 3458 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 15 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3459

Motion No. R 39 2012 Moved by: Councillor Liz Danielsen; Seconded by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge Be it resolved that Bylaw 3459 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 16 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3460

Motion No. R 40 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3460 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 17 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

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BYLAW No. 3461

Motion No. R 41 2012 Moved by: Councillor Cheryl Murdoch; Seconded by: Councillor Carol Moffatt Be it resolved that Bylaw 3461 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 18 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3462 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands acquired for the purpose of widening a highway in the County Road System

Motion No. R 42 2012 Moved by: Councillor Liz Danielsen; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that Bylaw 3462 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 19 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3463

Motion No. R 43 2012 Moved by: Councillor Liz Danielsen; Seconded by: Councillor Dave Burton Be it resolved that Bylaw 3463 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 20 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3464

Motion No. R 44 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Barb Reid Be it resolved that Bylaw 3464 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 21 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

BYLAW No. 3465

Motion No. R 45 2012 Moved by: Councillor Suzanne Partridge; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Bylaw 3465 being a bylaw to authorize the assumption of lands located on County Road No 648 be considered read a first,

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second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed. CARRIED

Haliburton County Council recessed for lunch at 11:55 and returned to the meeting at 1:00 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION Haliburton County Council entered into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 c.25 for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual.

Motion No. R 46 2012 Moved by: Councillor Carol Moffatt; Seconded by: Councillor Liz Danielsen Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council enter into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 c.25 for the purpose of personal matters about an identifiable individual. CARRIED

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION No report NOTICE OF MOTIONS None received CONFIRMING BYLAW BYLAW No. 3466

Motion No. R 47 2012 Moved by: Councillor Barb Reid; Seconded by: Councillor Cheryl Murdoch Be it resolved that Bylaw 3466 being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the January 25, 2012-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. CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.

Motion No. R 48 2012 Moved by: Councillor Dave Burton; Seconded by: Councillor Carol Moffatt Be it resolved that the January 25, 2012-Session of Haliburton County Council now adjourn. CARRIED

Certified Correct

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Warden Murray Fearrey Jim Wilson, CAO/County Clerk

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Page 17 of 124 Report on Active Transportation in Haliburton County Presented to Haliburton County Council February, 2011

The purpose of this report is to document the achievements and accomplishments regarding active transportation (primarily walking and cycling) in Haliburton County in 2011, and to identify opportunities in 2012. Since there is now policy in three official plans that refers to the Cycling Master Plan, this year’s report will be framed around the outcomes and recommendations in that plan. Much has been accomplished; this format shows the progress that has been made on the recommendations in the plan and the opportunities that lie ahead.

There have been some changes to the landscape since the Cycling Master Plan was completed in 2008. Some organizations that were identified as partners no longer exist. Something that was not predicted at the time of the plan’s development is the extent to which our work here has and continues to be sought out as a model for cycling and active transportation planning and development in rural communities elsewhere. These opportunities to share our experiences have positioned Haliburton County as a leader and innovator in rural cycling/active transportation planning and implementation. In particular, other communities and professionals have been interested in the Share the Road campaign, and also the role of partnership in moving forward. Large infrastructure projects such as Riverwalk and York St. have made positive impressions regarding what can be accomplished in small rural communities to make them more cycling and pedestrian friendly. In 2011 and going into 2012, there have been several opportunities to showcase the work being done here, and in all cases, the feedback has been very positive.

OUTCOME 1: Provide a network of road route options for cyclists of all types and ages. Recommendation Progress 1.1 Develop and implement a paved shoulder policy in Haliburton To date County and pave or widen paved shoulders as recommended in County, Dysart and Algonquin Highlands Official Plans include policies that Table 5 (in the Cycling Master Plan) reference the Cycling Master Plan and identify active transportation as 1.2 Include cycling considerations in the road review process; refer to important to achieving healthy, active communities. this plan when the selected routes come up for rehabilitation or Paved shoulders have been added to major County road projects repair and include paved shoulders as recommended in Table 5. The Cycle Ontario Alliance no longer exists. The Share the Road Cycling (in the Cycling Master Plan) Coalition was formed in late 2008 as a provincial voice to advocate for 1.3 Support the Cycle Ontario Alliance’s call for a provincial level (MTO) paved shoulder policy, as outlined in the Ontario Bike cycling. Plan 2008. 1.4 Include cycling improvements in annual transportation budgets. 2011 Page 18 of 124 1.5 Develop and implement a bicycle route signage plan for the - AT and Healthy Communities policy recommendations have been submitted cycling routes recommended in this plan. for Highlands East and Minden Hills Official Plan reviews. 1.6 Install bicycle friendly drainage grates and prioritize replacement - Advocacy to MPP by Communities in Action (CIA) and Haliburton on cycling routes. Highlands Cycling Coalition (HHCC) re: - Private member’s Bill on a 1.7 Develop staging/rest areas as recommended in Table 4. provincial paved shoulder policy. - Paved shoulders - CR 121 – 9 km - Completion of new boardwalk trail in Minden - Completion of York St streetscape in Haliburton; Start of Highland St streetscape

Page 1- Report on Active Transportation in Haliburton County 2011 OUTCOME 2: Develop effective programs and policies to build awareness, knowledge and skills. Recommendation Progress 2.1 Deliver safe cycling courses for children and adults new to cycling. To Date Develop more opportunities for educating cyclists on safety and - Cycling Festival, workshops and guided rides held each June skills as recommended in Section 8.1 - Commuter Challenge has engaged over 20 workplaces 2.2 Continue to plan and implement the Shifting Gears cycling festival - 2010 Sustainable Communities Award from FCM for Share the Road and consider enhancements - 2010 Walkability Award of Excellence for Haliburton and Minden from 2.3 Develop a communications and marketing strategy to promote the Green Communities Canada network routes, in particular, shorter, easier cycling routes that would appeal to families and new cyclists 2.4 Participate as a community in national or provincial programs such 2011 as the Commuter Challenge and Active and Safe Routes to School - Shifting Gears Cycling Festival and workshops held in June 2.5 Coordinate programs for casual cyclists and families, such as - Fourth annual Commuter Challenge and Bike to School week informal weekly group rides or an ongoing scavenger hunt. -Funding from MTO Road Safety Challenge enabled continued promotion 2.6 Work with and support local cycling groups and bicycle friendly of share the road message businesses to provide effective programs, equipment and services - Series of cycling articles in Echo in the spring to cyclists 2.7 Stimulate new business interest in developing cycling programs Opportunities and services in Haliburton County HHCC partnering with Algonquin Outfitters, Sir Sam’s and the Haliburton 2.8 Develop a program that provides affordable access to cycling gear Spin Gym to offer cycling workshops and promote ongoing group rides to for individuals and families who may not be able to afford to build cycling skills and encourage more people to cycle purchase such items

2.9 Develop and deliver a “Share the Road” awareness campaign for motorists and cyclists CIA is currently undertaking an extensive evaluation to measure 2.10 Advocate for increased enforcement to ensure cyclists and effectiveness of work done to date, and of changes in community-level motorists alike follow the rules of the road active transportation activity.

OUTCOME 3: Position and market Haliburton County as a premier cycling destination 3.1 Expand the HHCC website information on cycling and link to other To date websites in Haiburton County Development of Highland Wheeler videos – partnership between County 3.2 Promote existence of staging/rest areas Tourism, Highlands Media Arts, HHCC Page 19 of 124 3.3 Expand the Bike Haliburton map to include the cycling routes On-going distribution of cycling maps identified in this plan as well as destinations and staging/rest areas 3.4 Work with Haliburton County Tourism to market Haliburton County 2011 as a cycling destination in tourism materials, sites and experience The on-going presence of locally and non-locally organized cycling events packages within the county shows that we have a premier network of cycling routes, 3.5 Develop and conduct customer service training with support materials for the business and tourism community both on and off-road. 3.6 Develop and implement a program to identify bicycle friendly - Cops Ride for Cancer (April) businesses and home - District 11 Haliburton/Muskoka Senior Games (cycling, new event,

Page 2- Report on Active Transportation in Haliburton County 2011 3.7 Stimulate business interest in developing additional tent camping 10k time trial, 5k prediction, held from Stanhope community centre opportunities in Haliburton County along North Shore Road) - RockstAR Adventure Race – Highlands East (Bark Lake area) July 23 - Tour for Kids – August - Stanhope Triathlon (August) - Minden 150 (August), including new partnership with Share the Road Cycling Coalition - Muskoka Ironman – cycling portion of race Sept 11

Opportunities - Work with OHTO and its partners to promote cycling tourism regionally - Develop strategy to promote cycling in the county County or municipalities can consider applying to bicycle friendly communities program for designation - Chico Racing is bringing back Crank the Shield, a three-day mountain bike race that starts and ends at Haliburton Forest

OUTCOME 4: Encourage and support commuter cycling. 4.1 Place priority for paved shoulders on potential commuter routes To date leading into villages and major destinations - HHCC partnered with local artist and township to have art bike rack built 4.2 Encourage workplaces and schools to develop secure bicycle and installed in Minden parking - HHCC partnered with local artist and downtown business owner to have art 4.3 Install bicycle racks for short-term use at major destinations bike rack built and installed in Haliburton 4.4 Install one-of-a-kind artistic bike racks - Bike racks provided to all municipalities in 2009 as part of share the road project

2011 Post and ring bike racks installed in Haliburton as part of York St streetscape

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Page 3- Report on Active Transportation in Haliburton County 2011 OUTCOME 5: Engage cyclists, citizens and all levels of government to support and implement the plan. 5.1 County and Municipalities adopt the Cycling Master To date Plan, in particular the establishment of a paved - Annual report to county council on cycling and active transportation shoulder policy - CIA/HKPR provided comments on all official plan reviews (see Outcome 1) 5.2 Develop a communication plan that outlines a strategy - Master Plan posted and shared. for continuing dialogue with county and municipal - The work taking place in Haliburton County has been documented in several case representatives and other stakeholders, with a focus studies, articles, and presentations to a very broad audience since 2006 on moving towards implementation of the plan

5.3 Participate in consultations for official plan review for Haliburton County and the four municipalities. 2011 Presentations 5.4 Post the master plan on the HHCC website and link to - OGRA/ROMA Conference - part of panel on cycling in Ontario (Feb) other websites to ensure it is accessible to all - Nova Scotia Rural Active Transportation Summit (June) interested parties and promote its availability - Mayor of Ajax Steve Parish spoke to County Roads Committee about the benefits of 5.5 Distribute the master plan and present key highlights investing in cycling (May) to County Council, as well as the Planning and Roads Departments, and councils of the four municipalities 2011 Publications 5.6 Distribute the master plan and make presentations to - Article about cycling promotion and Share the Road in The Ontario Ecotourism Society local and regional Ministry of Transportation Ontario (TOES) Newsletter (June) offices - Haliburton York St. Streetscape project featured on Walk21 website, and used as an 5.7 Share the master plan with the Ministry of Health example in the 2011 Walk21 Walkability Roadshow in Alberta (Edmonton, Red Deer, Promotion and Ministry of tourism to promote awareness and reinforce Haliburton’s reputation as a Lethbridge, Strathmore, Carstairs, Plamondon) leader among rural communities in cycling and active - Haliburton & Minden active transportation work highlighed in article by John transportation McMullen for Ontario Planning Journal (to be published Mar/Apr 2012) 5.8 Evaluate progress on implementation of Cycling - Haliburton County Share the Road project referenced in article on creating bicycle- Master Plan on an annual basis and update or modify friendly communities by Sue Shikaze for Municipal World magazine (to be published as appropriate April 2012) - Share the Road project will be highlighted in a report being done by an engineering professor at the University of British Columbia on education programs for vulnerable road users

2011 Resource Sharing - Shared information with a planner doing AT work in Tiny Township, who was looking for success stories from rural communities - Shared AT promotion and outreach strategies – Windsor/Essex Page 21 of 124 - City of Kawartha Lakes adapted Haliburton County Share the Road (STR) brochure for their campaign - Haldimand County adapted Haliburton County STR brochure for their promotion and campaign - Timiskaming District Health Unit saw our STR campaign on website. Shared radio ad text and final evaluation report with them; they are planning to implement a STR campaign up there - Riverwalk and York St. Streetscape used as examples of great pedestrian infrastructure in walkability workshops held across the province through Green Communities’ Ontario Page 4- Report on Active Transportation in Haliburton County 2011 Communities walkON project Outcome 5, continued 2011 Advocacy - MTO has a consultant doing a review and inventory of bicycle routes in the province. County submitted a list of our routes. - Chief Coroner’s office is doing a review of cycling deaths in Ontario. Comments were submitted from the CIA/HKPR with a rural perspective on cycling and cycling safety - Private members’ Bill is in the legislature for a paved shoulder policy on King’s Highways – CIA/HHCC/HKPR wrote letters in support to MPP, gathered signatures for petition that was presented in the legislature

Opportunities - We can continue to support and get involved with provincial level initiatives. For example, a draft provincial bicycle plan is in the Minister of Transportation’s office. - The CIA will begin active transportation research and planning in Dorset this spring, in partnership with the township and the Algonquin Community Development Cooperative - County or municipalities can consider applying to the Bicycle Friendly Communities program

OUTCOME 6: Identify further opportunities to develop off-road cycling routes 6.1 Initiate discussions regarding improvements to the To date Haliburton County Rail Trail to accommodate cyclists, Sir Sam’s opened mountain bike trails. by requesting a seat be created on the Rail Trail Committee for a representative from the HHCC 2011 6.2 Identify steps to improve the IB&O Trail for cycling County hired a consultant to do a community consultation regarding the Haliburton 6.3 Consider the feasibility of increasing off-road trails for County Rail Trail. cycling 6.4 Determine interest in and support for developing an off-road cycling strategy Opportunities Chico Racing is bringing back Crank the Shield, a three-day mountain bike race that starts and ends at Haliburton Forest, and there is interest in development of more mountain biking trails in the county

Page 22 of 124 HHCC to partner with Sir Sam’s and Algonquin Outfitters to encourage more mountain biking.

In conclusion: The interest in and momentum around cycling and active transportation continues to grow. Both are becoming recognized more and more for their potential to achieve multiple benefits, including health, sustainability, and economic development. There are many opportunities for us in Haliburton County to continue to build on our successes locally and link to regional and provincial initiatives. We look forward to continued partnership in creating a healthy, active community that includes cycling and active transportation!

Page 5- Report on Active Transportation in Haliburton County 2011 Respectfully submitted, Sue Shikaze Health Promoter, HKPR District Health Unit Chair, Communities in Action Committee Member, Haliburton Highlands Cycling Coalition Page 23 of 124

Page 6- Report on Active Transportation in Haliburton County 2011 Rent Supplement Program February 22, 2012 Presentation to County Council Page 24 of 124 Service Manger • Housing Services Act, 2011 (HSA) replaced the existing legislation Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 (SHRA) • Outlines and regulates the transfer of housing from the province to municipal service managers • City of Kawartha Lakes designated under the HSA as the service manager (SM) for the area which includes both the City and the County of Haliburton • The City in its role as the SM administers all housing programs and bills Haliburton based on cost shares

Page 25 of 124 agreed to and outlined in their agreement

Cost Share Non Profits (7 providers) o Actual subsidy (based on legislated requirements) o Federal Funding applied o Cost share based on assessed property value (2012 – 38% for the County – 62% for the City) Local Housing Corporation Units (KLHHC) o Actual operating subsidy requested o Cost share based on assessed property values (2012 – 9% for the County – 91% for the City) o Capital is based on the actual cost of the projects for the two properties that reside in the County less the Federal Funding applied Rent Supplement o The City and County shall be responsible for 100% of the net municipal cost pertaining to the housing unit located in their respective geographic areas Page 26 of 124

Rent Supplement Programs Commercial Rent Supplement (long standing) • Many agreements transferred at the time of provincial download • Some Federal Funding (2012 - $95,671) • 2012 - 88 units - 9 landlords - variety of sizes all in Lindsay • 2012 estimated cost $432,266

Strong Communities Rent Supplement (2004) • Introduced following the provincial download • Fixed provincial funding until 2023 ($190,939) • 2012 - 40 units - 6 landlords - variety of sizes – 6 units in Bobcaygeon, the balance are in Lindsay • 2012 estimated cost $243,067 Page 27 of 124 Rent Supplement Agreements • Agreement signed between the private sector landlord and the City in its role as SM • Agreement outlines: o the maximum rent (set based on the CMHC average market rent)inclusive of utilities (council adopted process) o The specific units covered under the program o The conditions that the landlord must follow in regard to housing applicants, treating tenants and providing annual information to the City o The term of the agreement o Clauses to end the agreement by either party and protection for the tenants should the agreement terminate • Annually the addendum is updated with the permitted rent increases • As required the addendum is updated to add or remove

Page 28 of 124 units Rent Supplement Process • Landlord offers units to applicants from the City’s Centralized Waiting List • City staff calculate the rent geared to income that the tenant will pay • Tenant signs a lease with the landlord • Tenant pays the landlord the amount of RGI the City calculates • Monthly the City in its role as SM pays the landlord the difference between the RGI amount paid by the tenant and the agreed upon market rent for

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Rent Supplement Benefits Service Manager o Not directly responsible for the asset o Additional units without the capital cost of building or acquiring them o Applicants off its Centralized List have more housing options

Landlord o A long term commitment of funding o A choice between two eligible applicants referred to the landlord by the City o Assistance with property management issues when needed (eg – City housing staff are trained in conflict resolution, mediation and LTB) o Assistance with rental arrears or damages once the landlord demonstrates they have made all reasonable efforts to collect Page 30 of 124 Estimated Costs CMHC Average Market Rents for 2012 Bachelor 1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom $560 $788 $943 $1,074 Estimated RGI Rents • RGI is calculated on 30% of the gross monthly income • RGI for a social assistance recipient is based on a scale and not a calculation o 1 person on OW pays $85 o A single parent and one child on OW pays $191 o A couple with no children on OW pays $175 o 1 person on ODSP pays $109 Page 31 of 124

Estimated Costs

Bed Market Possible Rent Rent Provincial Funding Monthly Cost Size Rent Supplement 1 $788 $85 $703 ($150) $553 single person Approximate based on on OW funding received currently

1 $788 $370 $418 ($150) $268 Single person Approximate based on on OAS funding received currently 2 $943 $212 $731 ($150) $581 Couple with Approximate based on one child on funding received currently OW 2 $943 $525 $418 ($150) $268 Full time Approximate based on employment funding received currently minimum wage Page 32 of 124 3 $1,074 $321 $753 ($150) $603 Couple with Approximate based on three children funding received currently on ODSP Next Steps • Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee (JAC) suggested in 2012 advertising and information sessions be held throughout the County to see if there is interest • Following those a report on that interest would be prepared for County Council • Places for People have interest beginning in 2012 for two units in Carnarvon (1 – 2 bed & 1 – 3 bed) • KLHHC have interest beginning in 2013 for 12 of its 24 one bedroom units in the new Haliburton project Page 33 of 124 Places for People

Bed Market Possible Rent Rent Provincial Funding Monthly Cost Size Rent Supplement 2 $943 $212 $731 ($150) $581 Couple with Approximate based on two children funding received currently on OW 2 $943 $525 $418 ($150) $268 Full time Approximate based on employment funding received currently minimum wage 3 $1,074 $525 $549 ($150) $399 Full time Approximate based on Estimated annualemployment cost to thefunding County received based currently on the above scenariosminimum wage •3 2 units$1,074 x $399/month$321 =$753 $9,578/annually ($150) $603 Page 34 of 124 Couple with Approximate based on • 2 units xthree $603/month children = $14,472/annuallyfunding received currently on ODSP Places for People

Estimated annual cost to the County based on the scenarios • 1 - 2 bed unit x $268/month • 1 – 3 bed unit x $399/month • = $8,004/annually

• 1 – 2 bed unit x $581/month • 1 - 3 bed unit x $603/month • = $14,208/annually Page 35 of 124 KLHHC

Bed Market Possible Rent Rent Provincial Funding Monthly Cost Size Rent Supplement 1 $630 $370 $260 ($150) $110 Single person Approximate based on on OAS funding received currently

• Since KLHHC is built under the Investment in Affordable Housing Program rents cannot exceed 80% of the CMHC average market rent • All units are seniors so in most scenarios it will be a single or couple on OAS Page 36 of 124 • 12 units x $110/month = $15,840

P.O. Box 544 HALIBURTON COUNTY Minden, ON K0M 2K0

February 16, 2012

Haliburton County Council Newcastle St. Minden, ON K0M 2K0

Dear members of County Council,

Re: Rent Supplement for Places for People

Thank you for giving us time on your agenda. We’re here to request that you include in this year’s budget a Rent Supplement for two rental units that are in the process of development by Places for People (P4P). If all goes smoothly with the property on which we currently have an offer, we could have tenants in situ as early as mid-May. As part of the negotiation with potential funders, we need an indication of the availability of Rent Supplement, as it is a crucial element in our operating budget.

While I think most of you are familiar with P4P, let me review it very briefly. We are a not-for- profit with charitable status whose mandate is to create affordable rental housing in Haliburton County. We do that by buying existing property, renovating it using community input, and renting it to people at risk of homelessness. Their rent is geared to income. We count on Rent Supplement to bridge to the Median Market Rent (MMR) for the area in order to ensure a reliable revenue stream.

Our model has two elements that are relatively unique, and that we have found very powerful in creating the conditions under which tenants are able to build on the foundation of affordable secure housing to really thrive, to realize their full potential. One is that we ask our tenants to work with a volunteer, a professional from the community, to identify and work on any issues that might jeopardize their tenancy. The second is that we provide the opportunity to develop a bit of equity by putting aside 5% of the rent into a trust fund, which the tenant can access, on negotiation, to ‘avert disaster or take advantage of opportunity’.

Our first project in the village of Haliburton, which has two 3-bedroom units, has been successfully tenanted for two years this month. We were able to take advantage of the DOOR program to address rent supplement in that property. We accessed $247/mo ($2964/yr) in the first year of operation, and $224/mo ($2688/yr) in the second. At present we’re accessing $90.11/mo ($1081/yr). We think the pattern gives evidence that the model works to improve the well-being of tenants, which in turn helps them be good tenants and saves money.

We understand that the financial arrangements for Rent Supplement are different, as is the MMR.

The property that we are in the process of acquiring is located in Carnarvon, just over the line into Algonquin HIghlands. It will require very little renovation to become two rental units, one 3- bedroom, one 2-bedroom. If the sale completes, we anticipate 4 – 6 weeks to render the property ready for tenants, and if our selection process proceeds simultaneously as planned, we could have tenants in place by mid-May.

Haliburton County Non-Profit Places for People Corporation CRA # 846245959RR0001

Page 37 of 124 P4P is preparing to provide secure, affordable rental housing for families. While we recognize that there is no sector of the demography in Haliburton County that does not face challenges finding appropriate housing, families may in particular need. We also know that our economy depends on being able to retain families of working age. And that children with secure housing are much more likely to do well in school, integrate successfully into their social environment, and are better positioned to prepare themselves to have a successful life.

We look forward to discussing this with you further on February 22nd.

Sincerely,

Fay Martin, President.

Haliburton County Non-Profit Places for People Corporation CRA # 846245959RR0001

Page 38 of 124 Poverty Reduction Strategy

Joint project of the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton, with the purpose of reducing poverty in the two geographic areas. Page 39 of 124 The Intent

• Raise awareness of what’s being done and the resources already available • Identify the impact of poverty in the municipalities • Define goals and objectives • Create an Action Plan to identify specific recommendations

Page 40 of 124 • Be inclusive of all sectors and populations in both municipalities The Approach

• Form a Steering Committee  • Select a Working Group  • Research Best Practices  • Develop a Research Method  • Facilitate Focus Groups  • Develop and Administer Survey 

Page 41 of 124 • Analyze and Compile Data • Deliver Report & Recommendations Focus Group Results

• 173 people participated

 96 clients  77 service providers

Clients Service Providers City of 66 42 Kawartha Lakes Haliburton 30 35 Page 42 of 124 Themes identified

• Housing • Food and Basic Needs • Attitudes and Stigma • Lack of ‘good’ employment • Need for Coordination of Services • Living vs Getting By • Childcare

Page 43 of 124 • Social Services • Health Care Services The Survey

• Click this link to share your views on Poverty - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Solutionsfor OurCommunities

• If you would prefer to do a phone reply to this survey call 1-800-407-6419. Page 44 of 124 Next steps

• Analyze and Compile Data • Deliver Report & Recommendations

Beyond the Development of Strategy • Maintain collaboration kick started by project • Work shop for service providers to determine ways to implement solutions discovered

Page 45 of 124 • On-going linkages between service providers Extension Request

• Project Start – June 2011 • Formation of Steering Committee • Working Group Contract – August 2011 • Proposal End Date – Feb 2012 ( 9 months)

• Requested Extended End Date – May 15th, 2012 Page 46 of 124

County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Warden Murray Fearrey

James G. Wilson, CAO 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax [email protected]

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Doug Ray, Director of Public Works

Re: Recommendations from the February 8, 2012 Roads Committee Meetings

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council approves the resolutions and recommendations resulting from the Haliburton County Council Roads Committee meeting held on February 8, 2012

Background: The Haliburton County Council Road Committee met on February 8, 2012 and made the following recommendations to Haliburton County Council at this meeting:

Be it resolved that the February 8, 2012 staff report on the results of the tender for pavement marking be received by the Haliburton County Council Road Committee and that it be recommended to Haliburton County Council that the tender from Provincial Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $287,485.56 including taxes for two years be accepted.

Financial: Not Applicable

Author: Doug Ray, Director

Approved by: Jim Wilson, CAO

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Warden Murray Fearrey

James G. Wilson, CAO 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax [email protected]

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Pat Kennedy, Director of Emergency Services

Re: Recommendations from the February 8, 2012 Emergency Services Committee Meeting.

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: Haliburton County Council approves the resolutions and recommendations resulting from the Haliburton County Emergency Services Committee Meeting held on February 8, 2012.

Background: The Haliburton County Council Emergency Services Committee met on February 8, 2012 and made the following recommendations to Haliburton County Council:

Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Council Emergency Services Committee receives the February 8, 2012 staff report on the recent announcement by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and it is recommended to Haliburton County Council that the four local municipalities be advised that all future PAD Program costs associated with the sites (including supplies, training, and replacement of expired materials) approved by the Heart and Stroke Foundation for this round of funding will be at their expense, and further that the County not participate in the review and recommendation process requested by the Heart and Stroke Foundation for this round of applications.

Financial: Not Applicable

Author: Pat Kennedy, Director

Approved by: Jim Wilson, CAO

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Warden Murray Fearrey

James G. Wilson, CAO 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax [email protected]

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Robert Smith, Director of Economic Development and Tourism Marketing

Re: Recommendations from the February 8, 2012 Economic Development Committee Meeting.

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council approves the resolutions and recommendations resulting from the Haliburton County Economic Development Committee Meeting held on February 8, 2012 save and except the recommendation dealing with the renewal of the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce lease of the Minden Tourist Information Centre.

Background: The Haliburton County Council Economic Development Committee met on February 8, 2012 and made the following recommendations to Haliburton County Council:

Be it resolved that the February 8, 2012-report on the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization be received for information by the Haliburton County Council Economic Development Committee and recommends to Haliburton County Council that Maria Micallef be appointed as the County of Haliburton representative on the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization Board.

Financial: Not Applicable

Author: Robert Smith, Director

Approved by: Jim Wilson, CAO

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Warden Murray Fearrey

705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax Robert Smith [email protected]

To: Murray Fearrey, Warden and Members of Haliburton County Council.

From: Robert Smith, Director Economic Development, Tourism & Marketing

Re: 2014 Ontario Youth Summer Games Bid Submission Process Report

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: That Haliburton County Council receives for information the 2014 Ontario Youth Summer Games Bid Submission Process Report and that it authorizes Dennis Casey to proceed with an analysis of the County’s facilities (Sport and Venue) and Haliburton County’s ability to host the Games.

Background: At the January 11th, 2012 meeting, the County’s Economic Development Committee recommended to County Council that a ‘Letter of Intent’ be submitted to Sport Alliance Ontario confirming Haliburton County’s interest to host the 2014 Ontario Youth Summer Games. Included in that Report, was an estimate of $2,000 to complete a bid submission. Dennis Casey, who undertook the evaluation in 2008 for the County’s bid submission to host the 2010 Youth Summer Games, was approached to conduct a similar review for the 2014 Games.

Summary: Mr. Casey completed his due diligence as to the undertakings essential to completing the County’s bid submission. He determined that there were significant changes to not only the requirements of individual sport needs but also that a number of the 2010 competitions such as ‘Athletics’ had been discontinued and new sports included. In his opinion, doing the 2014 review was not simply a confirmation of the data complied for 2010 but rather a new evaluation process.

The Haliburton Economic Development Committee was advised February 8th, 2012 that this review was more involved then originally contemplated and retaining Mr. Casey’s services would amount to some $6,500 including all incurred expenses.

Mr. Casey will be in attendance February 22nd, 2012 to present to Council; the works contemplated in his review, the breakdown of his costs and an assessment as to his opinion on the benefits to accrue to the County. He will be prepared to answer questions regarding his findings to date.

Financial: Site review and assessment (sport & venue) for bid submission $6,500.

Reviewed by: Jim Wilson, CAO

Attachments: None

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Warden Murray Fearrey

James G. Wilson, CAO 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax [email protected]

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Laura Janke, Treasurer

Re: Recommendations from the February 8, 2012 Finance and Correspondence Committee Meeting.

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council approves the resolutions and recommendations resulting from the Haliburton County Finance and Correspondence Committee Meeting held on February 8, 2012

Background: The Haliburton County Council Finance and Correspondence Committee met on February 8, 2012 and made the following recommendations to Haliburton County Council:

Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Council Finance and Correspondence Committee recommends to Haliburton County Council that the February 8, 2012 Accounts Listing be approved.

Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Council Finance and Correspondence Committee recommends to Haliburton County Council that the Cheque Register for January 2012 with cheques totalling $1,033,516.65 be approved.

Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Council Finance and Correspondence Committee recommends to Haliburton County Council that the Payroll Register for January 2012 with net deposits of $297,218.71 be approved.

Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Council Finance and Correspondence Committee receives the February 8, 2012-staff report on the Recreational Geological Tourism Project Contract Renewal and that it be recommended to Haliburton County Council that the County renew the Recreational Geological Tourism Project Management Contract with the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization and that the necessary authorizing bylaw be presented for approval.

Financial: Not Applicable

Author: Laura Janke, Treasurer

Approved by: Jim Wilson, CAO

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Warden Murray Fearrey

James G. Wilson, CAO 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax [email protected]

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Evelyn Fenwick, Director of Human Resources

Re: Recommendations from the February 8, 2012 Personnel Committee Meeting.

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council approves the resolutions and recommendations resulting from the Haliburton County Personnel Committee Meeting held on February 8, 2012.

Background: The Haliburton County Council Personnel Committee met on February 8, 2012 and made the following recommendations to Haliburton County Council:

Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Council Personnel Committee recommends to Haliburton County Council that James Rogers be appointed as County of Haliburton Weed Inspector for the 2012 Calendar Year and that the necessary appointment bylaw be presented to Haliburton County Council for approval.

Financial: Not Applicable

Author: Evelyn Fenwick, Director

Approved by: Jim Wilson, CAO

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Warden Murray Fearrey

James G. Wilson, CAO 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax [email protected]

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Jane Tousaw, Director of Planning

Re: Recommendations from the February 8, 2012 Planning Committee Meeting.

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: Be it resolved that Haliburton County Council approves the resolutions and recommendations resulting from the Haliburton County Planning Committee Meeting held on February 8, 2012.

Background: The Haliburton County Council Planning Committee met on February 8, 2012 and made the following recommendations to Haliburton County Council:

Be it resolved that the February 8, 2012-staff report on the draft shoreline tree preservation bylaw be received by the Haliburton County Council Planning Committee and that it be recommended to Haliburton County Council that the draft bylaw be circulated to the four local municipalities for comment.

Be it resolved that the February 8, 2012-staff report on the Planning Department 2012 draft budget be received by the Haliburton County Council Planning Committee and that the proposed changes be recommended to Haliburton County Council as part of the 2012 budget process.

Financial: Not Applicable

Author: Jane Tousaw, Director

Approved by: Jim Wilson, CAO

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County of Haliburton Warden Murray Fearrey P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Jane M. Tousaw, CMO Director of Planning 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax [email protected]

To: Warden and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Jane Tousaw, Director of Planning

Re: Planning Department Update

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: That Haliburton County Council receives for information the February 22, 2012 staff report on Planning Department activities.

Background: Land Division In the month of January, ten (10) new applications were submitted for processing and a number of deeds received consent endorsement. A more detailed report is included elsewhere in the Council agenda.

Status Report – Development Applications The County is the approval authority for local Official Plans (OP) and Official Plan amendments (OPA) as well as applications for plans of subdivision/condominium. A list of the applications, currently being processed by the County, is attached as Schedule “A”.

Section 26 Reviews - local Official Plans The Municipality of Highlands East continues to work towards finalizing its policy document.

The Township of Minden Hills has held several workshops and the consultant is in the process of drafting amendments. A copy of the preliminary Background Report has been provided.

Source Protection Planning The draft Source Protection Plans for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Draft Source Protection Region and the Trent Conservation Coalition (TCC) Source Protection Region are in the circulation and public consultation phase.

Cultural Mapping The Arts Council ~ Haliburton County has been provided with a copy of the executed data sharing agreement. The data is being populated into a compatible format for importing into the GIS database.

Road Layers Digitization of the data related to the transition from publicly maintained year round to seasonally maintained/private roads is underway. As it is being produced, it is being processed for inclusion in the database.

Page 54 of 124 Amendment No. 3 to the County of Haliburton Official Plan Amendment No. 3 came into effect on January 11, 2012. The Official Plan has been updated and is posted to the County website.

Growth Management Study/Housing Study The Haliburton County Development Corporation has confirmed funding of $10,000 towards the Housing Study/Strategy component of the Growth Management Study. The RFP for the Housing Study/Strategy has been sent out.

Geographic Information System (GIS) Status Report The Status Report, attached as Schedule “B”, is provided to keep Council informed of the ongoing projects being undertaken to support and enhance the County’s GIS program. This program supports both County of Haliburton departmental operations as well as lower tier mapping requirements.

Financial: None

Reviewed by: Jim Wilson, CAO

Attachments: Schedule “A” - Status Report – Development Applications Schedule “B” – GIS Status Report

Page 55 of 124 SCHEDULE “A” Update Development Applications Plans of Subdivision/Condominium and OPA As at February 16, 2012 File No. Type of Municipality Date Date Date of Applicant Location Status Application Received Application Decision Complete Official Plan Amendments 4616-OPA- OPA Minden Hills 7/14/11 11/27/11 Pending Mervin & Barbara Part of Lot 12. Concession 10 Last date for appeal is February 006 Johnston Geographic Twp of Minden 21, 2012.

Plans of Subdivision/condominium 46-T-91001 P of S Algonquin 05/03/91 N/A 16/12/92 Hawk Valley Estates Pt. Lot 17, Concessions 9 & Draft approved - No appeals Highlands (MMAH) (MMAH) (Lyle Storey & John 10 Geographic Twp of 21 Seasonal Residential lots Royce) now owned Stanhope Progress meeting held on May by Daniel & Dawn 18, 2011. Status confirmed. Muir Agent will be contacting agencies directly regarding the clearance of conditions. Redline of plan will be required. 46-T-91002 P of S Dysart et al 12/04/91 N/A 20/07/92 Highland Estate - Pt. Lot 16, Concession 2, Draft approved - No appeals (MMAH) (MMAH) (Northland Properties Geographic Twp of Guilford 29 Estate Residential lots Ltd. ) currently owned by Highland Estates Development 46-T-91003 P of S Dysart et al 12/04/91 N/A 11/4/94 East Lake (Price yards Pt. Lots 31 to 33, Concession Draft approved - No appeals (MMAH) (MMAH) Ltd.) currently owned 11 Pt. Lots 29 to 33, 51 Seasonal Residential lots by 2026682 Ontario Concession 12 Pt. Lots 30 to Ltd. 32, Concession 13 Geographic Twp of Harburn 46-T-06002 P of C Dysart et al 08/09/06 02/10/06 23/05/07 1615489 Ontario Ltd. Pt Lot 3, Concession 6 Draft approved - No appeals Revised Revised (Silver Beaches) Geographic Twp of Dysart 23 Townhouses on two blocks 13/11/06 17/11/06 created under 46-T-06001 Page 56 of 124 Revised Extension granted. 16/04/07 Phase 1 is completed. 46-T-07001 P of S Dysart et al 22/10/07 26/03/08 20/08/08 Harburn Holdings Ltd. Pt Lots 6 to 8, Concession 11 Draft approved - No appeals & Pt. Lot 6, Concession 12 10 Seasonal Residential Lots Geographic Twp of Guilford Extension granted.

A major plan revision has been received and is in circulation for comments to the agencies.

SCHEDULE “A” Update Development Applications Plans of Subdivision/Condominium and OPA As at February 16, 2012 File No. Type of Municipality Date Date Date of Applicant Location Status Application Received Application Decision Complete 46-T-08001 P of S Algonquin 02/09/08 02/12/08 08/26/09 Janis HESLETON, Pt. Lots 4, 5, 6, Concession A; Draft approved - No appeals Highlands Peter SANDERSON, Pt. Lot 1, Concessions 2 & 3; 13 Seasonal Residential lots Darlene Pt Lot 2, Concession 3 SANDERSON Geographic Twp of Stanhope

46-T-09001 P of C Dysart et al 11/27/09 12/14/09 09/22/10 Greif Bros. Canada Pt. Lots 19 – 22. Concession 8 Draft approved - No appeals Inc. Pt Lots 21 & 22, Concession 3 blocks for roads and 2 blocks 9, for Open Space uses Geographic Twp of Harburn

46-T-09002 P of S Dysart et al 11/27/09 12/14/09 09/22/10 Greif Bros. Canada Pt. Lots 19 – 22. Concession 8 Draft approved - No appeals Inc. Pt Lots 21 & 22, Concession 13 Seasonal Residential lots 9, and 2 blocks Geographic Twp of Harburn

46-T-09003 P of C Dysart et al 11/27/09 12/14/09 09/22/10 Greif Bros. Canada Pt. Lots 27 & 28. Concession Draft approved - No appeals Inc. 7 3 blocks for roads and 2 blocks Pt Lots 26-& 28, Concession for Open Space uses 8, Geographic Twp of Harburn

46-T-09004 P of S Dysart et al 11/27/09 12/14/09 09/22/10 Greif Bros. Canada Pt. Lot 27, Concession 6 Final approval given on Inc. Pt. Lots 26 – 28, Concession 7 October 15th, 2011. Plan Pt Lots 26 & 27, Concession registered as Plan 19M-3 on 8, October 12th, 2011. Geographic Twp of Harburn

Page 57 of 124 46-T-09005 P of C Dysart et al 11/27/09 12/14/09 09/22/10 Greif Bros. Canada Pt. Lots 16 – 20, Concession 4 Draft approved - No appeals Inc. Pt. Lots 18 – 24. Concession 5 12 blocks for roads and 8 Pt. Lots 19 – 22. Concession 6 blocks for Open Space uses Pt. Lots 19 – 26, Concession 7 Pt Lots 19 - 22, Concession 8, Geographic Twp of Harburn

SCHEDULE “A” Update Development Applications Plans of Subdivision/Condominium and OPA As at February 16, 2012 File No. Type of Municipality Date Date Date of Applicant Location Status Application Received Application Decision Complete 46-T-09006 P of S Dysart et al 11/27/09 12/14/09 09/22/10 Greif Bros. Canada Pt. Lots 22 – 24. Concession 5 Draft approved - No appeals Inc. Pt. Lots 21 – 24. Concession 6 40 Seasonal Residential lots Pt. Lots 22 – 26, Concession 7 Pt Lots 19 - 24, Concession 8, Geographic Twp of Harburn 46-T-09007 P of S Dysart et al 11/27/09 12/14/09 09/22/10 Greif Bros. Canada Pt. Lots 16 – 19, Concession 4 Draft approved - No appeals Inc. Pt. Lots 18 – 20. Concession 5 37 Seasonal Residential lots Pt. Lots 18 – 20. Concession 6 and 1 block Pt. Lots 19 & 20, Concession 7 Pt Lots 19 & 20, Concession 8, Geographic Twp of Harburn

46-T-10001 P of S Highlands 01/08/10 05/28/10 Pending Century Lane Pt Lots 11 & 12 & Lots 13 & Proposes 95 residential lots and East Developments 14, Concession 10 15 blocks Corporation Lots 14 & 15, Concession 11 In circulation Geographic Twp of A site meeting was held on Glamorgan December 2, 2011. The agent is considering options to address issues related to Species At Risk habitat. 46-T-10002 P of C Minden Hills 07/26/10 11/17/10 07/27/2011 Threebrooks Estates Pt. Lot 5, Concession 13 Draft approved - No appeals Inc. Geographic Twp of Snowdon 12 units and 1 block

Page 58 of 124 OPA Official Plan Amendment P of C Plan of Condominium Acronyms P of S Plan of Subdivision MMAH Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing PPS Provincial Policy Statement MNR Ministry of Natural Resources SCHEDULE “B”

GIS STATUS REPORT As at February 16, 2012

Item Status Completion Land Division Updates 2006 to 2010: 867 Parcels On-Going January – December 2011: 44 Parcels Rights of Ways to date: 370 MPAC Update Roll numbers updated. On-Going Update MPAC data into Access Civic Addressing Changes to GIS layers on adopted new roads On-Going Update 2011 Index Grid By-Law Maps Zoning By-Law & OP Algonquin Highlands Official Plan On-Going Updates Minden Hills Official Plan & Zoning By-laws Public Works Sign Inventory to GIS On-Going Accident report mapping for 1998 – 2010 WebGIS & Atlas WebGIS Property update to December 2011 Updates Quarterly Maps 911 Road maps for Haliburton Highlands OPP On-Going Snowmobile Trail Map Economic Development Updated County Map Production On-Going Created Hike Haliburton Map Rail Trail mapping support Map for 2012 Destination Guide Ontario Road Network Updates to OPP and MOH and ORN On-Going Cultural Mapping Completed and circulated database formatting and On-going Project protocols. Update Cultural Mapping Data Criteria Manual Data to be imported into GIS once received from the Arts Council Highlands East Trails Completed maps on public trails in Highlands East On-going Committee Mapping Converted GPS Data to Trails Map for reference Project Completed working maps of each trail loop Road Widening Project Created Road Widening database On-going Completed database input Updating right-of-ways to GIS layer

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County of Haliburton Warden Murray Fearrey P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Jane Tousaw, CMO Director of Planning [email protected] 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council.

From: Jane Tousaw, Director of Planning

Re: 2011 Census Canada Statistics for Haliburton County

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: That Haliburton County Council receives for information the February 22, 2012- staff report on 2011 Census Canada Statistics for Haliburton County.

Background: On February 8, 2012, Stats Canada released the population and dwelling counts from the 2011 Census. A chart showing the results for Haliburton County is attached. This chart also includes the information from the 2006 Census reports for reference.

According to Stats Canada:  The permanent population in Haliburton County in 2011 was 17,026 – a 5.4% increase from 2006 which is slightly below the provincial average.  All lower-tier municipalities are showing an increase in permanent population, ranging from 1.8% in the Township of Minden Hills to 9.1% in the Township of Algonquin Highlands.  The 2011 Census provides information on the number of “private dwellings occupied by usual residents”. “Private dwellings occupied by usual residents” are defined as dwellings “in which a person or group of persons live permanently”.  35.73% of the dwellings are occupied by permanent residents.  64.27% of the dwellings are seasonal dwellings.  Private dwelling counts have increased from the 2006 Census by 108 dwellings. However, the number of permanently occupied dwellings has increased by 655 dwellings. Based on these statistics, 547 dwellings have been converted from seasonal occupancy to permanent occupancy.

There is one apparent incompatibility between the 2006 Census and the 2011 Census data and that occurs in the Township of Minden Hills, where it would appear the number of private dwellings decreased from 6,220 in 2006 to 6,020 in 2011 – a loss of 200 dwellings. At the same time the permanent population increased 1.8%.

Financial: None

Reviewed by: Jim Wilson, CAO

Attachments: Haliburton County Census Information

Page 60 of 124 Private dwellings, Private dwellings, Population Population Population 2011 2006 Private Land area in Land area density per density per dwellings, Occupied Occupied square in square square square 2001 % % by usual by usual kilometres, kilometres, kilometre, kilometre, Geographic name 2011 change 2006 % change 2001 change 1996 Total residents Total residents 2011 2006 2011 2006 Ontario 12,851,821 5.7 12,160,282 6.6 11,410,046 12.6 10,753,573 5,308,785 4,887,508 4,972,869 4,554,251 4,556,240 908,607.67 907,573.82 14.1 13.4 Algonquin Highlands 2,156 9.1 1,976 8.2 1,827 3,878 992 3,624 868 1,004.76 1,002.12 2.1 2.0 Dysart et al 5,966 8.0 5,526 12.2 4,924 7,093 2,656 6,861 2,345 1,483.51 1,474.07 4.0 3.7 Highlands East 3,249 5.2 3,089 2.2 3,022 4,374 1,493 4,552 1,370 705.42 701.32 4.6 4.4 Minden Hills 5,655 1.8 5,556 4.6 5,312 6,020 2,492 6,220 2,397 878.17 847.76 6.4 6.6 Haliburton County 17,026 5.4 16,147 7.0 15,085 -1.5 15,321 21,365 7,635 21,257 6,980 19,932 4,071.86 4,025.27 4.2 4.0 Page 61 of 124

County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 Murray Fearrey, Warden

11 Newcastle Street James G. Wilson Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 [email protected]

705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax

To: Warden and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: James Rogers, Forest Conservation By-law Officer

Subject: Statistical Report on Permit Activity, Forest Conservation, and By-law Enforcement

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: That Haliburton County Council receives the report on Forest Conservation activities in the County of Haliburton for information purposes

Background: Since March 31, 2011, 36 permits have been issued under Forest Conservation By-law No. 3196. Of the 36 permits issued, 55% were in accordance with good forestry practices and 45% were under the diameter limit system.

Of the total area of 4222.5 acres scheduled for harvest, 3445 acres (78%) are to be harvested in accordance with good forestry practices and 777.5 acres (22%) are to be harvested using the diameter limit system.

Compliance with the by-law regulations is acceptable on the majority of sites. Several operations were advised regarding poor practices, and corrective measures were applied satisfactorily. In some cases, the By-law is unable to prevent site damage; however, the County continues to promote good practices through education and cooperation where enforcement is not possible.

Non-native invasive species continue to invade Haliburton County, namely the highly toxic giant hogweed and the highly invasive garlic mustard plant. On-going projects include documenting occurrences of invasive species, and public education and safety. As part of the duties of the County Weed Inspector, work is on going with the public to identify noxious weeds, examine control options, and to increase awareness of the regulations under the Weed Act.

County Rail Trail enforcement was increased during the spring of 2011 and a measure of success was achieved. During the non-motorized season of April 1st to May 31st seven 1

Page 62 of 124 tickets were issued for illegal motorized use of the trail along with several warnings. Several complaints were received and followed up on by the County during the non- motorized period. However, illegal motorized use continues and we are only able to catch a portion of the offenders. By contrast, during the motorized season (the remaining 10 months of the year), the County By-law Officers did not received a single complaint regarding the use of the Rail Trail.

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Page 63 of 124 THE ORIGINAL EMAIL SENT OUT:

From: Buttermilk Falls [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 11:59 AM To: Buttermilk Falls Cc: [email protected] Subject: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help! Importance: High

All of you who know me, know, although I definitely have an opinion.....I do not make it a habit to invade your home or business with it via email.

Today, I feel it is critical that I beg you to action.

Regarding: County to cut tourism position?

Late last year, county council decided to reorganize the Economic Development and Tourism Marketing Department and eliminate the ED part. It decided to focus on Tourism Marketing and that when Bob Smith retired, a marketing person would be hired. We the current economic environment, this was a very timely idea and many of us were excited to hear this.

In January's draft budget discussions there was a 7 to 1 show of hands to take $80,000 out of the tourism budget (it wasn't a formal vote). There now seems to be confusion among County councillors whether that show of hands was to just reduce the overall tourism budget (which I firmly disagree with) like other departments, or to specifically eliminate the job.

There are two short newspaper stories on this topic: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.

So here's the thing: someone in the tourism department has to continue to report to County council and continue in a leadership role. If the County cuts the "top job", the only person left to do the admin and coordination work will be the Tourism Coordinator. This would mean that less time and effort will be put into actual marketing. This is unfair to the Tourism Coordinator and, as tourism stakeholders, we'll ALL suffer from reduced tourism marketing efforts. The tourism budget has already taken an $80k hit.

We ALL know what the problem has been with this county's tourism marketing efforts. We now have a chance to have a tourism department that can compete with our regional neighbours. This is NOT the time to scale back efforts. This county ONLY has tourism, so why would they cut out the job that could help us? We don't need one less person working on tourism development, we need that job to be retained and an experienced marketing development person hired to fill it. We need a champion who will develop packaging, strategic alliances, partnerships, new media initiatives and so on. We need someone to work on stretching this County's season beyond July and August. Cutting a job from the county won't do this. It's a step backward.

We're ALL in the tourism business, directly or indirectly. Everything we DO is tied to tourism. Every job, business and service in this County exists because of tourism. We have to take the time and effort to make Council aware of the obvious.

If you believe that cutting the tourism department from three to two is wrong, email your concerns to whichever County councillors you know and make sure you CC it to Carol Moffatt, the Chair of the Economic Development Committee (addresses below). If enough of us respond, Carol Moffatt will have to address it at the next county council meeting on February 22 or the next Economic Development meeting on March 14.

Please feel free to forward this email with the comment "I agree" with your name to the email addresses below.

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Once this job is permanently eliminated from the County budget we'll NEVER get it back. We can't afford that.

Murray Fearrey - Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Dave Burton - Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Barb Reid - Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Carol Moffatt - Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.

Thank you for your attention to this. Feel free to contact me at any time.

Kindly,

Dale

Dale & John Rider BUTTERMILK FALLS RESORT 16941 Hwy 35 , Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J1 1 888 368 3147 705 489 1904 [email protected] http://www.buttermilkfallsresort.com

THE REPLIES:

From: Sue Shikaze [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:07 PM To: Carol Moffat Subject: County Economic Development budget

Dear Councillor Moffatt,

It is my understanding that the 2012 county budget does not have an allocation to hire a replacement for Robert Smith when he retires. While I understand a need for fiscal restraint, tourism is the one economic driver in Hailburton County that we cannot afford to cut back on. So many businesses, organizations and individuals depend on a strong county tourism and economic development department that provides a vision for attracting and retaining visitors and residents of all ages.

We in the Highlands are so fortunate that we have multiple assets with which to attract tourism activity. More visitors goes beyond only generating tourism business. It also showcases the county, and entices people to consider purchasing seasonal or year-round property. People are attracted to active, vibrant and healthy communities that offer a range of activities.

However, tourism and economic development don't just happen. As someone whose focus is on promoting healthy active opportunities like cycling, hiking and skiing, I also believe that it is critical for the county to have an individual on staff who has the vision and skills to promote and market the Highlands and all of its assets in a comprehensive way. For this reason, I feel it is critical that you find a way to make provisions in the budget to include a Director for Tourism Development.

Sincerely, Sue Shikaze

Sue Shikaze Health Promoter

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-----Original Message----- From: Sean Pennylegion [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 5:27 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Sean P Subject: Fwd: County Economic Development budget

Good morning, young lady,

I hope this note finds you and Tony well. This comes to you from steamy Cambodia where Gwen and I are just finishing a 4 month cycle touring adventure. We, in fact, fly out tonight. I received the email below this morning and, in the interests of brevity, concur with Sue's sentiments. Would you be kind enough to include me "in favour". All the best.

Cheers, Sean

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From: Dave Webb To: 'Buttermilk Falls' Cc: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 3:49 PM Subject: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

Dale & Murray, Thanks for the note Dale. I am including Murray with this e-mail because I know he has the best interests of all the people in the Haliburton Highlands in mind. Murray I am the Rookie here in the County but as you know I am a huge cheer leader for a significant growth in Tourism in this region. Please don’t allow the County to cut the $$$ that is being spent in Marketing this spectacular Region in January’s Budget.

Cheers, Dave

Dave Webb Director of Alpine Programs Sir Sam's Ski & Bike 705 754 2298 office [email protected] www.sirsams.com

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Page 66 of 124 From: Art Theberge [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:05 PM To: Butter milk John Dale Ryder Cc: Carol Moffatt Subject: RE: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help! Importance: High

Way to go Dale. You are absolutely right.

ART

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From: Jerelyn Craden [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:05 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Subject: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

Let this email act as my agreement with Dale Rider per her email below.

Jerelyn Craden OneSmartMarketer Marketing Services T: 705.457.2532 [email protected]

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From: Lynda Litwin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:06 PM To: Carol Moffatt; Dave Burton; Murray Fearrey; Barbara Reid Cc: [email protected] Subject: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help! Importance: High

Hi Carol,

I could not agree with Dale's comments below more!! Good for Dale to take the initiative to circulate this. Carol's was reported in one article that if you eliminate Bob's position cost you will not get this back - absolutely correct!! Where are the reports from studies that show what portion of the county business revenue is based on tourism? Is that fact not enough to keep the focus on the county promoting tourism and supporting the tourism department?

Thanks,

Lynda Litwin Re/Max North Country Realty Inc., Brokerage Minden office 1-800-567-1985 Cell 705-457-8511

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From: Ed & Sue [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:12 PM

Page 67 of 124 To: Murray Fearrey; Barbara Reid; Dave Burton Cc: Carol Moffatt Subject: Fw: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help! Importance: High

I have forwarded this original message as I agree with it whole heartedly!!!! Removing the position would be a monsterous step backwards and will no doubt stall all marketing progress that has been made in the past 8 years. We fought long and hard in this county to get a Tourism Department, to eliminate the top position risks destroying the only industry we have in Haliburton County.

Please when a formal vote and decision is made regarding the budget, think long and hard about where the income source for this county lies.

Thank you

Sue and Ed Yallop Owner/Operators That Place in Carnarvon

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From: John Teljeur [DHC] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:23 PM To: Buttermilk Falls Cc: Carol Moffatt Subject: Re: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

Kudos Dale and John,

Having worked in numerous communities to develop tourism (including 6+ months in Muskoka) there is only one sure path to increasing tourism and economic development in our communities and we are not on it now nor have we been for a long time.

For example, I had approached/contacted the Director, Economic Development, and Tourism & Marketing on a number of occasions about a major event coming to Haliburton County (International Concert for Water) and got no offer to assist or even discuss the issue further. That’s not how this position should work. Now to hear that this position may be cut from the County budget because of a lack of success shows how much some of those making this decision do not know about how the position should work. This position should generate 5 – 10 times the initial investment in salary. Period.

What’s really concerning is that some of the very people advocating cutting this position from the budget are the very same people who don’t want to see an international event come to Minden. Not once did the Reeve of Minden offer to meet the promoter, offer help to close the deal or consult other communities to see how this could work. What’s worse is that this was an event whereby the promoter was going to assume all the costs AND pay a $20,000 rental fee, support local community groups and put the town on the international stage. If politicians, who are elected by us to be our voice, can allow a slam dunk like this to die, what chance do we have? Is this the vision and effort you want to see guiding decisions on tourism and economic development? On the future of your business?

It’s your community. It’s your business. It’s your choice. Choose wisely.

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Page 68 of 124 From: Bill Dewey [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 3:31 PM To: Carol Moffatt Subject: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I wholeheartedly agree !!!

Is there anyone awake on this council? What in blazes are you people thinking about? I wish council would get over the petty crap that takes up your time like parking meters and how many condos to approve and start paying attention to what is truly important. The only people who care about $300,000 condos are the developers.

The last time I checked, this county was tourism driven. Get with the program and do what you are elected to do which is to get us all through another summer season of prosperity with enough money left over to get us all through another 6 months of winter despair. Cutting the tourism budget by $80,000 is not the way to do it.

I am getting a little tired of working my butt off attracting people to this county during the summer (5600 people in 2011) only to have council turn their backs on me when I need them the most.

Bill Dewey - Agency Owner WRD Cottage Rental Agency www.ontariocottagerental.com Phone 705-457-9434 Fax 705-457-9146

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From: Agnes Jamieson Gallery Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:48 PM To: Carol Moffatt Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I firmly believe that county council needs to understand that the number one priority in the economic development is tourism and any cut backs in this department would be a fatal move for the county. Ultimately it is imperative that very qualified people are in these three positions.

Laurie Carmount, Curator

Agnes Jamieson Gallery 176 Bobcaygeon Road Minden Ontario Canada K0M 2K0 [email protected] www.mindenculturalcentre.com

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Page 69 of 124 From: Tammy Rea [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:25 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Subject: not sure I agree - Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

Definitely this county needs to be putting money into Tourism - but I find that for the budget they have had - they have been EXTREMELY ineffective.

Agree you need to spend the money - but with A LOT more control. I think you need to ensure that you are hiring someone that has the skill set required - otherwise - don't spend a penny.

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From: david allen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 8:09 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Cc: John & Dale Rider Subject: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I agree with Dale Rider's position to not cut back on Haliburton County's tourism promotion efforts/budget. As I've publicly commented before, this County relies on a strong tourism based economy without which everything is negatively impacted. Considering the destination competition we're up against these days, we have to make the investment to keep Haliburton Highlands name up front, now more than ever, especially in view of the current economic climate.

Dave Allen Haliburton

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From: david hamilton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 12:02 PM To: Buttermilk Falls ; Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid Cc: Carol Moffatt Subject: Re: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I completely agree with you Dale.

It concerns me that counsel may proceed down a path based on an uncertain assumption as to the meaning of that 'show of hands vote' . This is an important issue. It should be placed on the next agenda and re-examined with interested constituents given an opportunity to express their concerns.

I have been a cottage owner on Halls Lake for 25 years. Tourism is the lifeblood of our community and its continued vitality and future growth is essential to maintain and enhance our property values as well as the livelihood of our small business owners.

David Hamilton Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

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Page 70 of 124 From: Dear Carolyn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 8:49 PM To: Buttermilk Falls Cc: Carol Moffatt Subject: Re: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I agree with the information in this email. Let’s not reduce another job in the county that contributes so much to our tourism.

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From: Bonnie View Inn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 11:33 AM To: Carol Moffatt Subject: Fw: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help! Importance: High

HI....Thanks Dale.

I do not make a point of saying much about anything...... BUT this is going to make a huge impact on our business.

Is this all true??!!

This is really upsetting to us....we work so hard at getting tourists to Haliburton.....but if the town is not on the same page then our efforts are useless.

We can sell out the resort to some family as a cottage....people ask us often.....but we have tried to maintain as a tourist resort...... keeping our staff employed and keeping us able to live in Haliburton with a job.

We work our asses off to stay here and maintain this old inn.

If council is not into helping at all, not interested in tourism in Haliburton then why do we bother?? I noticed another closing sale in a storefront window in Halliburton this morning...... making three storefronts empty...... making Haliburton a 'seniors' town is not going to help!!!!!!! We need tourists.....!!!

What can I do or we do to stop this, change it or help tourism???

Sincerely, Andrea Hagarty

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From: Mary & Jim Samson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 7:56 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Subject: Fwd: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I agree with this email Mary Samson

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Page 71 of 124 From: G. Eric Christiansen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 4:44 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Cc: Dale & John; [email protected] Subject: Fw: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

Dale Rider's position is so accurate with this situation. Tourism in North America is a Multi-Billion dollar a year industry. Being in the hospitality and tourism industry for over 30 years in both Canada with Four Seasons Hotels and Canadian Pacific ( Fairmont Hotels) and the US (Marriott and Omni Hotels); I can tell you that anyone that eliminates the awareness of destination development or ignores tourism's importance is literally putting the gallows around their neck for growth and continued development in the area! Regards,

G. Eric Christiansen Rochester, NY

*** From: Sunny Rock Bed & Breakfast, Haliburton Highlands Ontario Canada [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 5:14 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt; Dave Burton Subject: I AGREE with this Message Below...Sally Moore Importance: High

That last 6 years have weakened every effort to be the best Tourism Destination in Ontario. By cutting the budget in any way and eliminating a member of the tourism team tells the Haliburton Highlands that you have no interest in supporting the income potential of this community. Please make good decision on our behalf and reconsider your earlier discussion and off the record vote. We need you on our side.

Sally Moore Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast 705 286 4922

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Page 72 of 124 From: brad archer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 5:53 PM To: Carol Moffatt Subject: Fwd: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I agree.

Brad Archer Owner Operator Mill Pond Restaurant Carnarvon On. 705-489-3353

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From: Bob Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 6:56 PM To: Buttermilk Falls Cc: Carol Moffatt Subject: Re: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I agree with what Dale and John Rider of Buttermilk Falls is saying. Haliburton cannot afford to cut anything out of the tourism budget. Money or people. We must market Haliburton every chance we get. Thank you dale and John Bob Johnson Haliburton ATV.

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From: Don Pflug [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:50 AM To: Carol Moffatt Subject: FW: County may be cutting tourism job Importance: High

Hi Carol,

Don and I heartily agree with this e-mail. We are experiencing our poorest winter since we have been in business. There has to be someone who will focus on tourism and make things happen. Our best year, by the way, was 2002 when you were at the Chamber of Commerce.

All the best, Don and Jessie

Stouffer Mill Bed & Breakfast Getaway web site: www.stouffermill.com e-mail: [email protected] Featured in Canadian Home & Cottage Magazine

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Page 73 of 124 From: Peter Schleifenbaum [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:44 AM To: Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Cc: Dave Bishop Subject: tourism in Haliburton County

Dear Barb, Carol, Dave and Murray,

Following the County’s budget deliberations, a discussion about the direction of tourism marketing in the county has ensued. That discussion seems to be focusing on the position of the County’s “tourism coordinator” within the County’s budget.

As a tourism business directly affected by the decisions related to local tourism marketing I’d like to submit the following for your consideration:

At present, we have 4 very different bodies engaged in tourism marketing of Haliburton County, each and every one disabled in some way:

- the provincial OTAPs, of which two are responsible for Haliburton County, which is divided between 2 such organisations; - the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce, which originally conducted tourism marketing on behalf of its members, yet refocused to concentrate on “internal” marketing and business development; - the individual tourism operators in Haliburton County, which conduct individual marketing to the benefit of their respective businesses; - the County of Haliburton, which assumed the tourism marketing portfolio a number of years ago

Furthermore, a number of minor players also “operate” some form of tourism marketing, such as individual municipalities in Haliburton County through their economic development departments or organisations such as “ Tourism Haliburton”, the B&B association or trade groups. Overall, tourism marketing in Haliburton County presents a very disjointed picture. It was one of the assignments of the County’s economic development officer to coordinate some of these marketing efforts and complement these by more comprehensive tourism marketing on behalf of the County. I think it is fair to state that the tourism marketing efforts by the County of Haliburton over the past years have failed, mainly due to the specific staffing of the tourism marketing/ economic development position.

The news that the present staff in that position is retiring presents a new opportunity for tourism marketing in Haliburton County.

Before this background it appears opportune to reevaluate the tourism marketing strategy, which would consider the involvement of all “partners” noted above.

I believe that all parties agree that the position of a marketing coordinator/economic development officer as staff of Haliburton County is essential to advance local tourism marketing. However, it is also apparent, that the existing position, based on the experience of the past years, does not work. This is not only based on the accomplishments – or lack thereof – of the past few years, but also in retrospect of previous County staff over the past 2 decades, who all were assigned to cover the tourism marketing portfolio.

The hiring of a new staff for the existing position must consider these experiences and shall reformulate the job description accordingly, learning from past experiences and present marketing realities. The hiring of a new staff into the tourism marketing position is extremely important for tourism in Haliburton County, today its primary economic driver. But we cannot do “business as usual” and I can therefore appreciate that the position is kept vacant – and the respective budget item clear – until we ( i.e. all tourism partners in Haliburton ) have had our say in where we would like the County tourism to focus. Based on this elaboration the position should be filled again ... but after very thorough deliberations!

Page 74 of 124 I accept Murray Fearrey’s position and assurance that, although the salary for a Tourism coordinator/business development officer has been eliminated as a budget item, that position will be filled again, once a new strategy has been formulated. I would hope that this can happen rather sooner than later, since the County’s investment into tourism marketing is not only much needed, but also one, which, if done properly, is poised to yield significant benefits for the economy of the community.

I do very well realise the budgetary constraints and realities of Haliburton County. I know that an economic development tool as important as tourism marketing is not been sacrificed for shortterm budgetary relief. But I also know that the respective position, and the underlying strategy, needs to be reevaluated and great effort needs to be expanded to fill that position with the right person. Let us all work towards that to the benefit of the entire community. I see this is a great opportunity!

Please let us engage in discussions about tourism marketing in Haliburton on a strategic level. In the meantime I believe that an assurance from County Council that tourism marketing is not dead in Haliburton County and that Council is committed to filling the existing position once a new strategy and a suitable candidate have been found, will go a long way to muster support from the tourism community.

Yours very truly,

Peter

Peter Schleifenbaum

Haliburton Forest 1095 Redken Rd. Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 [email protected] Tel: 705 754 2198 Fax: 705 754 1179 www.haliburtonforest.com

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------Forwarded message ------From: Katie and Eric Date: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM Subject: Re: RE county tourism job To: Carol Moffatt

Hi Carol,

At this time the choices for holidayers is greater than ever, many local businesses have been stating that their incomes were down last year, this would be a great opportunity for county council to lend a helping hand with no additional costs over last year, but instead have chosen to save a few bucks.

This decision sends a strong message "we don't care about you we only care about our budget" All I can say is thank heaven's I am retired and not trying to make a living out of tourism. When the Chamber was looking after tourism the county was giving us about $135,000. We asked for $220,000. And they decided to take it over, the costs for that dept increased to $450,000. But the dollars spent on outside marketing stayed around $80,000. The same as the chamber spent, here is an opportunity to

Page 75 of 124 double the outside marketing budget and by doing so bring it closer to our neighbouring tourism competitors.

I will be watching with interest at the outcome.

Eric

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From: Ron Cook Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 7:18 PM To: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; Barry Lord ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; Dwayne & Amanda Lockwood ; [email protected] ; George Stewart ; Gerry Creco ; Harold Clayton ; [email protected] ; [email protected] Subject: RE: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

I feel HATVA can definitely support this, eliminating Bob Smith's position sounds like false economics. Let's hope they can bring in a new person with new ideas and the gumption to back them.

Ron

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From: Mark Coleman Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:15 AM To: Carol Moffatt Cc: relax ([email protected]) Subject: RE: County may be cutting tourism job

I agree and support the need for expanded tourism marketing and investment. Every year, every level of government contemplates its budget, local values and politics. We often fall back on the age old position that health, education, transportation and emergency services are the core services.

For Haliburton County, the economy or better known as Tourism needs to be and should be considered a very high priority and treated more like a core service. The success of our tourism economy will better fund the traditional core services for the future. In my travels and networking the past 9 years, I sense that many communities and businesses throughout various corners of Haliburton County feel under represented and not well served by past and current Tourism efforts or abilitiies. I do understand that economic development, tourism and the tourism regions are in transition, which is not new for Haliburton. This does pose ongoing challenges, however it also presents opportunities.

My observations are that Tourism Department has very limited resources (staff, budget and facilities) to meet the needs and desires of the tourism and business community. We don't understand locally very well how the global economy is changing and affecting everything in this world as we think we know it. We don't realize how much we are competing regionally, provincially, nationally and globally for tourism. We under-estimate how much others may be ahead of us and winning a bigger piece of the economic pie.

Provincial studies suggest Ontario has fallen behind nationally and globally in tourism development and promotion. Haliburton County constantly refers to the distinction of being one of the poorest communities in Ontario. Instead of saying we can't afford it, we need to be saying we can't afford not to.

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In my opinion, Haliburton residents and businesses and all levels of government cannot afford not to invest more in the tourism economy, its what Haliburton is! Failure to increase investment in tourism will mean Haliburton will continue to bleed slowly and retain the distinction of being one of poorest under- developed areas in south-central Ontario.

Every resident, business and politician would be wise to pay more to get more in return on their investment. I would suggest that its time to give the Tourism Department the vision, mandate, resources, direction, leadership and support it needs to be successful, rather than continuing to stumble along.

I say lets build on our strengths and assets, and from my perspective, Trails happens to be one of Haliburton's greastest assets.

Mark Coleman Coordinator/By-Law Officer, Trails Department Township of Algonquin Highlands 1123 North Shore Road Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J1 Tel: 705-766-9033 Fax: 705-766-2402 Email: [email protected]

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 11:46 AM To: Murray Fearrey; [email protected]; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Subject: [LIKELY_SPAM]Fw: Tourism in Haliburton needs you...please help!

Good morning, Please refer to the attachment in regard to the position Manager of the Tourism Department. I can’t imagine what people are thinking. Haliburton County is finally coming in to its own with tourism. In general, the population is becoming much more aware of their physical fitness and is looking for ‘fun’ things to do outdoors. Haliburton County has it all, but not everyone knows it does. We have to have someone responsible for marketing the county and everything it has to offer. Tourism is everything to this County.

Please give this the serious consideration it deserves and retain the position of Manager of the Tourism Department. The residents of Haliburton County can’t afford for you to drop the ball of Tourism. It is their livelihood.

Regards, Valerie & Krenar Kulla Oakview Lodge and Marina

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From: Molly McInerney [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:32 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Subject: Re: County Tourism needs your help - NOW!

I agree. Molly McInerney

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From: Loralea Country Inn Resort [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:45 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid Cc: Carol Moffatt; [email protected] Subject: Tourism in Haliburton needs a Leader Importance: High

To All

I Agree ......

Haliburton Tourism needs to have a leader. The staff is great and we appreciate all their support and help over the years but every successful operation needs a queen bee with their workers.

Leadership is the process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task, bring people to Haliburton.

Tourism has to be the biggest income producer for the Haliburton area and to have no one in the position to be accountable for it would be a costly decision.

Please we ask that all work together to make the right move.

I'm going to tell a short story. We have been here to 10 years now at the resort and on our first year we realized that Haliburton Tourism was not going to fill our resort. We spent a lot of time and money drawing in people through advertising and internet marketing. For every dollar people spent at the resort another two dollars goes to the local market. This results into local market getting $2,000,000 over the last ten years. We are just one small piece of the Haliburton pie. Moral of the story.... we're just a little guy trying to survive out there along with many others doing the same but we do make a difference. Now ask yourself, if we bring $200,000/year to local market can we afford not to have a leadership person for tourism. Can you see the big picture.

All the best to all

Bill and Heather Loralea Country Inn Resort 705 489-2048

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From: The Highlands Motel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:00 PM To: Murray Fearrey; Dave Burton; Barbara Reid; Carol Moffatt Cc: [email protected] Subject: County Tourism budget cut

Although we are relatively new and relatively small compared to other players in Haliburton Tourism we have always felt more or less on our own with our marketing and advertising efforts. We learned over the years that the County’s tourism budget is small (compared to other regions) and that it is not expected

Page 78 of 124 that there will be an increase to this budget any time soon. To a certain extent all businesses are on their own when trying to make it or break it in any industry. But we strongly feel that the answer to an economic downturn is not to cut the budget of the only department that can assist with turning things around. Yes essential services are very important but if the tourism budget is cut and less and less effort is put into bringing more tourists to the area and when here, making them feel welcomed and looked after, then the resulting further downturn will have an effect on those essential services that we are trying to upkeep. We don't need one less person working on tourism development, we need that job to be retained and an experienced marketing development person hired to fill it. We need a champion who will develop packaging, strategic alliances, partnerships, new media initiatives and so on. We need someone to work on stretching this County's season beyond July and August. Cutting a job from the county won't do this. It's a step backward.

Thank you for your attention to this.

Kindly,

Paul & Dora Suranyi www.highlandsmotel.com

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From: Gary Kent Golf School [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:05 PM To: Carol Moffatt Cc: 'Buttermilk Falls' Subject: tourism

I am in full agreement with the email from Dale Rider about stopping the elimination of the marketing position for our region. I would consider such a decision to be very short sighted.

“We're ALL in the tourism business, directly or indirectly. Everything we DO is tied to tourism. Every job, business and service in this County exists because of tourism. We have to take the time and effort to make Council aware of the obvious.”

Thanks, Have a Great Day!

Gary & Pennie Kent Carnarvon Family Golf

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February-20-12

To: Chair, Economic Development Committee From: Barrie Martin, Yours Outdoors

Re: Capacity for Tourism Marketing

Dear Chair

A recent newspaper article on what is happening at the County regarding the upcoming budget has prompted me to write this note. It is my understanding that Bob Smith, the County’s Director of Economic Development, Tourism & Marketing is retiring within the next couple of months. Reading between the lines of the aforementioned article and based on some other evidence it appears that the County is not filling his position when he retires. As a tourism operator I have grave concern about this. Such a decision will greatly reduce our marketing capacity. There are some very compelling reasons why we need to maintain this position. Here are a few:

• A report from the Ministry of Municipal affairs called Municipal Readiness for Economic Development encourages “communities that want to be ready for investment to identify ‘niche markets’ for themselves and their unique community identities and to consider investments other than traditional manufacturing and commercial venues”. It went on to identify five sectors where small municipalities could benefit from these niche opportunities – automotive parts, high tech, call centres, food industry, and tourism. Only one of those economic activities occurs in the Haliburton Highlands. This underlines the importance of our most important industry, tourism, and the need to increase our investments in tourism. • The Business Retention and Expansions Survey recently conducted by the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce indicated that local businesses needed more support to market their products and services, • The public consultation process for Dysart’s Cultural Plan revealed that while we are blessed with great cultural assets there is a need to do more marketing. • Many local tourism operators and businesses have benefited directly and indirectly from the efforts and support of the County’s Tourism department. Fewer staff will result in less support and benefit for all of us. We all need help with marketing.

Page 80 of 124 • Capacity to participate and plan is required to take advantage of the marketing opportunities that are being presented by the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation and the Canadian Tourism Commission • While current staff members are doing the best they can with the resources they have, there is a need for significant improvements, e.g., web site. These improvements will require more staff and funding not less. Your staff are great to work with - we don’t want to burn them out. • We need more capacity to strategically plan for the challenges that face us. For example, our climate is changing. What will our tourism product be when we lose our cold winters and we have 4 or 5 months of November weather?

With less marketing capacity I am concerned about the future well being of well established tourism businesses and emerging businesses such as my own, Yours Outdoors. It has been a rough year. Unless we work together to realize the full potential of our tourism industry some of us will be closing our doors.

I urge you to make sure there resources are in place to recruit a Director of Tourism and Marketing in addition to the Tourism Coordinator and Tourism Facilitator.

Yours sincerely

Barrie Martin Experience Broker Yours Outdoors 1344 Barry Line Rd. Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 705-754-3436 705-457-7557 (cell) http://www.yoursoutdoors.ca/

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Warden Murray Fearrey

Laura Janke 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax Treasurer

[email protected]

To: Warden Fearrey, and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Laura Janke, Treasurer

Re: Reserve balances at December 31 2011

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: That Haliburton County Council receives for information the February 22nd 2012-staff report on the Reserve balances; AND THAT the total reserve and reserve fund balances of $ 4,338,488.40 be carried forward to 2012.

Background: In December 2011 a report was brought forward to allocate 2011 funds into reserves. After following these recommendations and finalizing the 2011 year- end surplus, this report is to inform council of the exact year-end balances. The 2011 auditors have requested that Council be aware of all of the current reserves and approve the balances at year-end.

Analysis: During the 2012 draft budget presentation, Council was made aware of the reserves that are held for various purposes. The 2011 surplus of $69,761.29 has been transferred into the reserve for working funds and forms part of the overall balance. The $25,000 allocated to recruitment initiatives has been transferred into a reserve for Dr. Recruitment. The winter maintenance reserve has been left at $100,000 as that is the last resolution that was adopted. It is not anticipated that the 2012 budget will be sufficient, and all of the remaining $100,000 will have to be used in 2012. There are planned reductions in these reserves in the 2012 budget, and a complete report on those expected balances will accompany the March budget report.

Reviewed by: Jim Wilson, CAO

Page 82 of 124 COUNTY OF HALIBURTON RESERVE AND RESERVE FUNDS DECEMBER 31 2011

2011

1-00-010-02-ADM000-2600000 Reserve - Working fund 1,484,689.86

1-00-010-02-COMP00-2600000 Reserve - Computers 40,000.00

1-00-030-04-BRID00-2600000 Reserve - Bridges 583,767.05

1-00-050-03-AMB000-2600000 Reserve - EMS Equipment 246,664.20

1-00-030-06-GMAC00-2600000 Reserve - Roads Machinery 628,835.46

1-00-050-01-DR0000-2600000 Reserve - Dr. Recruitment 25,000.00

1-00-030-04-PR0000-2600000 Reserve - Property 48,694.28

1-00-030-05-WINMTC-2600000 Reserve - Winter Mtce 100,000.00

1-00-080-01-OHTOGP-2600000 Reserve - OHTOGP 36,321.92

1-00-050-03-EM0000-2600000 Reserve - PADS 30,000.00

1-00-080-01-BROCAP-2600000 Reserve - Broadband 483,848.80

1-00-080-01-PLA000-2600000 Reserve - Official Plan 22,500.00

1-00-080-01-WINTGA-2600000 Reserve - Winter Games Funding 4,562.13

1-00-080-01-LDIV00-2600000 Reserve - Land Division - Legal Fees 20,000.00

1-00-060-02-VICHAL-2600000 Reserve - Social Services etc. 377,941.21

1-00-070-10-LIB000-2600000 Reserve- Library 31,446.11

1-00-010-02-ADM000-2600500 Reserve - Grid movements 25,000.00

1-00-010-02-ADM000-2600600 Reserve- Liability 81,894.24

Reserve Balance @ December 31 2011 4,271,165.26

2-00-010-01-GMCKNT-2600000 Reserve Fund Gary McKnight 33,048.70

2-00-010-001-DR0000-2600000 Reserve Fund Dr. Recruitment 34,274.44

Reserve Fund Balance @ December 31 2011 67,323.14

Total Reserve and Reserve Funds - December 31 2011 4,338,488.40

10:25 AM17/02/2012

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Murray Fearrey, Warden

Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 James G. Wilson, CAO [email protected] 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Jim Wilson, CAO/County Clerk

Re: International Centre of Excellence for Water Quality

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: Be it resolved that the February 22, 2012-staff report on the International Centre of Excellence for Water Quality be received by Haliburton County Council and that the Warden be authorized to sign on behalf of the County of Haliburton the Letter of Intent regarding cooperation between the City of Kawartha Lakes, the City of Peterborough, the County of Peterborough, the County of Haliburton, the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, Fleming College and Trent University for the period 2010-2014 to pursue the creation of an “International Centre of Excellence for Water Quality”

Background: This is an initiative from the City of Kawartha Lakes that has been discussed at various times by the parties. The purpose of the project is to develop innovative solutions to improve water quality. On July 28, 2010, County Council received a delegation from City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Ric McGee and Lance Sherk City of Kawartha Lakes Manager of Economic Development on the proposed Centre of Excellence for Water Quality. A copy of their presentation is attached to this report. At the meeting, the request was made that the County appoint a representative to sit on this Committee. County Council passed Resolution 159-10 receiving the delegation and appointing then Councillor Fearrey as the County’s representative.

It would appear that the Letter of Intent is not binding and the County would not be committing to anything other than further discussion on this matter. The letter of intent’s purpose will be to demonstrate the existence of strategic partnerships in the pursuit of funding from FedDev and or the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation.

Attached to this report is a copy of the Letter of Intent sent by the Interim Director of the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster and additional background information about the initiative that was found on the County of Peterborough website

Financial: Not Applicable

Attachments: - Letter of Intent - July 28, 2010 material from City of Kawartha Lakes presentation to County Council - Background information from the County of Peterborough website

Page 84 of 124 Letter of Intent

This Joint Letter of Intent Regarding Cooperation between the City of Kawartha Lakes, the City of Peterborough, the County of Haliburton, the County of Peterborough, the Great Peterborough Innovation Cluster, Fleming College and Trent University for the Period 2010 – 2014 to pursue the creation of an “International Centre of Excellence for Water Quality.”

The City of Kawartha Lakes, the City of Peterborough, the County of Haliburton, the County of Peterborough, the Great Peterborough Innovation Cluster, Fleming College and Trent University, hereinafter referred to as the Lead Participants, while remaining open to expanding participation to include key sector stakeholders;

Initial discussions regarding participation in supportive and participatory ways have been held with other key stakeholders, including Trent Severn Waterway, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, Otonabee Conservation Authority, local First Nations councils, Lake Simcoe & Region Conservation Authority, Federal & Provincial Ministries;

Recognizing the socio-economic environmental importance and priority that water quality has in development from a global, national, provincial and regional perspective, and the positive impact that collaborative research and innovation will have on business development, job creation, community enhancement and growth, expansion of education and training opportunities, as well as eco-system health, with a regional goal of knowledge and technology transfer on a provincial, national and international basis;

Desiring to expand their exchanges in the fields of water quality, conservation, research, innovation, and commercialization in a spirit of shared values and mutual benefits;

Convinced that cooperation in expanding these exchanges will develop further good relations and collaboration between the water quality and conservation sectors in their respective institutional mandates;

Being aware that lasting relations between all the Participants will require collaboration between institutions based on regular and ongoing exchange mechanisms;

Have identified a number of subjects for future collaboration that will be further detailed in a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be executed by the

Page 85 of 124 Lead Participants, as a primary outcome of this Letter of Intent including, but not limited to the following:

1. Research Strategies

The Lead Participants are responding to the need to develop innovative solutions to improve water quality and provide low cost solutions to an emerging world priority to reduce the burden on the people and their governments. All Participants have made significant investments in water quality infrastructure or innovation and research. Improved knowledge and research can support innovation as decision-makers strive to stay current with the growth of new knowledge and breakthroughs in innovative analysis, detection, water treatment, wastewater treatment, and water conservation. The Lead Participants are committed to work together by sharing knowledge and best practices regarding water quality and conservation.

2. Water Quality and the Environment

Worldwide, there is recognition of the link between water quality, ecosystem health, and human health. All levels of government have policies and programs aimed at reducing environmental hazards. Opportunities are sought to share best practices and identify common challenges in addressing environmental health issues around the assessment and management of toxic substances and contaminants. In addition, the Lead Participants will seek to collaborate on approaches to address specific concerns of vulnerability. All "Lead Participants" will share their perspectives on areas of innovative water treatment methods. The Lead Participants can benefit from the exchange of information and best practices related to the management of water and research and innovation to improve water quality focused on a number of key areas such as drinking water, recreational water and the preservation of this natural resource.

3. Wastewater Research and Innovation

A significant focus for the Lead Participants is the continued pursuit of innovative solutions to wastewater treatment in all sectors. Research and innovation will play a key role in the development and commercialization of new wastewater treatment methods for all sectors.

4. Knowledge & Technology Transfer and Education

The Lead Participants recognize education and training, with concurrent and resultant knowledge- and technology-transfer as key foci of this initiative through Fleming College and Trent University. The Lead Participants will collectively support and promote these educational institutions as internationally renowned leaders in their areas of expertise as it relates to water quality, with recognition of

Page 86 of 124 Fleming’s Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment, Trent’s Water Quality Centre and the Institute for Watershed Science.

5. Demonstration Sites

The Lead Participants recognize that theoretical research and innovation is proven and refined through the creation and practical implementation of demonstration sites. The Lead Participants will endeavour to create and utilize demonstration sites of mutual benefit to all Participants within the Region where appropriate.

Means of Cooperation and Activities

The Lead Participants will cooperate with a view to encouraging and facilitating mutually acceptable contacts, exchanges and cooperation between government agencies, private sector, specialists and scientists in the field of water quality by:

1. Participating in congresses, meetings, conferences and symposia in the Lead Participants' respective areas; 2. facilitating the exchange of the Lead Participants' respective scientists, practitioners and other research professionals, as well as best practices; 3. promoting cooperation & collaborations between the Lead Participants' respective Departments and water quality specialists; and 4. Promoting direct cooperation & collaborations between research institutions in the Lead Participants' region on mutually selected subjects/projects.

Action Plan

The Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster will facilitate, in collaboration with the Lead Participants, the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will:

1. confirm areas of activity and how collaborative activities will be accomplished with respect to which mutually acceptable exchanges and cooperation will be pursued; and, 2. Lead Participants will pursue other public sector, non-government organizations, and private sector stakeholders to participate in this initiative.

Timetable and Administrative Arrangements

Protocols and structures will be developed to advance this Joint Letter of Intent and to establish a timetable for its application. Each Lead Participant will pay its own expenses incurred by its representatives.

Page 87 of 124 Coming into Effect and Duration

This Joint Letter of Intent will come into effect upon the date it has been signed by all signatories and will remain in effect until a subsequent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is executed.

A Participant may withdraw from this Joint Letter of Intent by providing ninety (90) days advance written notice to the other Lead Participants.

This Joint Letter of Intent may be amended in writing by the “Lead Participants”, upon a decision by mutual consent to that effect.

This Joint Letter of Intent is not intended to create legally binding obligations among the Lead Participants, either under domestic or international law.

The Letter of Intent is subject to approval processes as required by each of the Lead Participants. Each Lead Participant to provide a copy of supporting resolution to be appended to this Letter of Intent, as appropriate.

Signed in duplicate in ?????????? on this ???? day of ???, 2012.

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Fleming College Trent University

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City of Peterborough County of Peterborough

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County of Haliburton City of Kawartha Lakes

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Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster

Page 88 of 124 Peterborough – Kawartha Lakes – Haliburton – Region

International Centre of Excellence for Water Quality

Why our region?

1. Three counties contain more than 500 lakes and rivers. 2. Our region is home to internationally renowned college and university with specialty in water quality innovation and research. 3. Premier McGuinty wants Ontario to be a leader in water quality worldwide. 4. Many community organizations within our region have embraced this topic as a priority. Examples include Kawartha Protect Our Water and Kawartha Lakes Stewards Association etc. 5. Economically, this sets our region apart from others and provides for a strong regionally focused economic development path.

Why Water?

1. Water is our most valuable natural resource. 2. Basic need for human existence (everyone needs it). 3. Water Quality is a sustainable commodity for existence and growth. 4. Research and development of new water quality technologies will attract innovators from all over the world to this region and provide economic prosperity in the form of academia, manufacturing, tourism and recreation.

Why Together?

1. As a region, we are stronger and have more weight to realize this goal. 2. All levels of government and academia working together promote public confidence and these goals will align on a global level with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

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County of Haliburton P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Murray Fearrey, Warden

Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 James G. Wilson, CAO [email protected] 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Jim Wilson, CAO/County Clerk

Re: ARIS Agreement with Ministry of Transportation

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: Be it resolved that the February 22, 2012-staff report on the ARIS Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation be received by Haliburton County Council and that the necessary authorizing bylaw be presented for approval.

Background: The Ministry of Transportation maintains computer databases containing information pertaining to driver records. The County operates a sizable fleet within the EMS and Road Departments. As part of maintaining our driver safety programmes and undertaking due diligence, the County has instituted a system of periodically verifying employee driver records to ensure that the required license is valid for the vehicle being operated. The County has received approval from the Ministry of Transportation to access their Authorized Requester Information System (ARIS). This process eliminates costs incurred by accessing this information through a third party such as the OPP. This is a cost saving, given that driver’s abstracts cost $13 per check. The County conducts these checks for staff, including management, unionized and part time.

As part of the approval process, the County is required to enter into a formal agreement with the Ministry of Transportation. This agreement stipulates the process for accessing this information, maintaining confidentiality of records and compliance with Ministry regulations.

Financial: A one time set up fee of $250.00.

Attachments:

Page 98 of 124 Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit Board of Health Meeting January 19, 2012

HALIBURTON, KAWARTHA, PINE RIDGE DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING January 19, 2012

M I N U T E S

The meeting was convened by Dr. Noseworthy, at 10:02 a.m., in Lindsay. Those in attendance were Ms. Jack, Mrs. Stauble, Mrs. Masters, Messrs. Brocanier, Elmslie, and Lovshin, Mrs. Bickle, Mrs. McDonald and Mr. Eekhof. Mrs. Tremblay and Mr. Burton were absent with regrets.

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Moved by Mr. Elmslie Seconded by Mr. Brocanier

THAT the agenda be adopted as presented. 2012-01 carried 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

2.1 Chair

Moved by Mr. Elmslie Seconded by Ms. Jack

THAT Mark Lovshin be nominated to the position of Chair. 2012-02 carried Moved by Ms. Jack Seconded by Mr. Brocanier

THAT nominations be closed. 2012-03 carried Mr. Lovshin was acclaimed Chair of the Board of Health for 2012.

Mr. Lovshin assumed the Chair, thanked the Members for their confidence in him and noted that his door was always open to their concerns.

2.2 Vice-Chair

Moved by Ms. Jack Seconded by Mr. Brocanier

THAT Mr. Elmslie be nominated to the position of Vice-Chair. 2012-04 carried There being no further nominations, Mr. Elmslie was acclaimed to the position of Vice-Chair.

2.3 Signing Officers

Traditionally, signing officers for the Board of Health have been any two of the Chair, the Vice-Chair, the Medical Officer of Health and the Director,

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Administration and Human Resources. This is supported in Board of Health policies.

Moved by Ms. Jack Seconded by Mrs. Masters

THAT signing officers for the Board of Health for 2012 be any two of the Chair, Mr. Lovshin, the Vice-Chair, Mr. Elmslie, the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Noseworthy and the Director Administration and Human Resources, Mrs. 2012-05 Bickle. carried

2.4 Negotiating Committee

Moved by Mr. Brocanier Seconded by Ms. Jack

THAT the Negotiating Committee for the Board of Health for 2012 include the Chair, Mr. Lovshin, the Vice-Chair, Mr. Elmslie, the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Noseworthy, Mrs. Bickle, the Director of Administration and Human 2012-06 Resources, and Mr. Burton, to represent the third funding municipality. carried

2.5 Auditors

The Board of Health is required under the Municipal Act to retain the same auditor as the municipality that provides the greatest share of funding to the Board of Health.

Moved by Mrs. Masters Seconded by Mr. Elmslie

THAT Collins Barrow Kawarthas LLP be appointed auditors for the Board of 2012-07 Health for 2012. carried

2.6 Remuneration

Moved by Mr. Elmslie Seconded by Mrs. Masters

THAT remuneration for the Board of Health remain at $105 per meeting 2012-08 attended during 2012. carried

2.9 Board of Health 2012 Meetings Schedule

Moved by Ms. Jack Seconded by Mr. Elmslie

THAT the Board of Health 2012 Meetings Schedule be accepted. 2012-09 carried 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Moved by Mr. Brocanier Seconded by Mrs. Masters

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THAT the minutes of the Board of Health meeting held December 15, 2011, be 2012-10 approved as circulated. carried

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

There was no business arising.

5. MOH UPDATE

Dr. Noseworthy advised the Board that the health unit had received laboratory confirmation of the first case of influenza within its boundaries, this season. She noted that the first case appeared somewhat later this year. She added that the health unit no longer provides influenza vaccination clinics in area schools due to the low uptake by students and the resulting financial inefficiencies for the health unit. Students may receive influenza vaccinations at community clinics or from their physicians. A report on this year’s influenza vacation rates for staff at local hospitals and staff and residents of long-term care homes should be available in February. Dr. Noseworthy distributed the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care document “10 Tips to Avoid Getting the Flu.”

Moved by Mrs. Stauble Seconded by Mrs. Masters

THAT the MOH Update be received. 2012-11 carried 6. REPORTS

6.1 Operating Statements

Mrs. Bickle reported that the books for 2011 were closed January 18, 2012 and that a statement of operations would be available for the Board in February. Following discussion, Mrs. Bickle was asked to hold the projected increase to the municipal portion of the 2012 operating budget to two per cent.

7. NEW BUSINESS

7.1 Performance Targets

Dr. Noseworthy, Ms. Dingman, Director of Communicable Disease Control and Mrs. Kelly, Director of Family Health, discussed the performance targets offered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the health unit’s response to those targets.

Dr. Noseworthy explained that while some of the targets are attainable, some are not. The directors will analyze the data carefully in order to negotiate targets that are realistic.

The targets will be returned to the Board of Health’s February meeting for endorsement.

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Moved by Mrs. Stauble Seconded by Mr. Brocanier

THAT the report be received. 2012-12 carried 8. BUSINESS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

8.1 Recognized Secondary School Credits for Post-Secondary Education

Mr. Lovshin provided a list of courses that provide credit to students interested in graduating and pursuing post-secondary education. He noted that physical education was not included on the list and questioned this logic given some of the other approved courses. Dr. Noseworthy indicated that she would ask staff to investigate and report to the Board of Health.

8.2 Medical Officer of Health Performance Review

Mr. Lovshin suggested that the Board provide a performance review for Dr. Noseworthy. Mrs. Bickle was asked to research templates and processes for such a review.

9. CORRESPONDENCE

9.1 Transfer of Ministry of Health Promotion

9.2 Zephr ERT Disclosure Materials

Moved by Mrs. Stauble Seconded by Mr. Elmslie 2012-13 THAT the correspondence be received. carried

10. IN-CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Mr. Elmslie Seconded by Mrs. Masters

THAT the Board of Health move in-camera to discuss personnel and legal 2012-14 issues. carried

Moved by Mr. Brocanier Seconded by Mrs. Stauble

THAT the in-camera session be dissolved and the members return to the Board 2012-15 of Health. carried

10.1 Staff

Moved by Mr. Brocanier Seconded by Mrs. Jack

THAT staffing as outlined in Appendix A be ratified. 2012-16 carried

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11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next Board of Health meeting will be February 16, 2012, in Port Hope.

12. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Mr. Brocanier Seconded by Mrs. Masters

THAT the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. 2012-17 carried

______Mark Lovshin, Chair Rosemary McDonald, Recorder

***approved February 16, 2012***

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING Tuesday, December 12, 2011

Present: June Forsbrey, Marie Gage, Mary MacPhee, Norm Thomas, June Smith, Liz Boxall, Sandy Adams and Marg Cox Regrets: Pat Wilson, Dave Burton Staff: Joan Wilson, Laurel McCauley, Dan Bajorek, Kim Ross and Mary Sisson Guest: Susan McGuiness and Anne Harrop

Before the Board was called to order, there was a short presentation by the Youth Justice Team. Dan Bajorek gave the Board a brief outline of the Youth Justice System and introduced Kim Ross and Mary Sisson. Kim explained her role with family, parents and youth and Mary explained her role with young offenders. The Board thanked Dan, Kim and Mary for their presentation. They were excused from the meeting.

1. Welcome. The meeting was called to order at 5.45 p.m. Marie introduced Ann Harrop, a potential new board member and welcomed her to her first meeting.

2. Conflict of Interest. No conflicts were declared.

3. Approval of Agenda. Moved by June Forsbrey and seconded by Sandy Adams that the agenda for this meeting be approved as presented. Motion carried.

4. Approval of Minutes. Moved by June Forsbrey and seconded by Liz Boxall that the minutes of the Board meeting held on October 25, 2011 be approved. Motion carried.

5. Presentation of Financial Statements. Laurel presented the Financial Report and explained variances. Marg and Laurel gave explanations as necessary for the benefit of new Board members. Mary MacPhee asked Joan to read financial policy F-15 to the Board and then asked the Board to consider raising the limit for Capital Purchases to $1,500. Moved by June Smith and seconded by Mary MacPhee that all purchases with a value in excess of $1,500 must be capitalized. Moved by Norm Thomas and seconded by June Smith that the Board accept the Financial Report as presented. Motion carried. Laurel was excused from the meeting following the Financial Report.

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8. Committee Reports Finance Committee. Nothing further to report.

Accreditation. Joan explained accreditation to the new board members and informed the Board of the present status.

Governance. Marg and Marie produced forms Declaration for Eligibility for Point In Time Board of Directors and Board Conflict of Interest for the signature of Board members. The Board discussed what would constitute conflict of interest as a Board member. Marie discussed Rules of Order with the Board and suggested that the Board adopt Bourinot’s Rules of Order. Moved by June Forsbrey and seconded by June Smith that the Board adopt Bourinot’s Rules of Order. Motion carried. Joan Wilson was excused from the meeting.

Nominations Committee Marie asked the Board if they were agreeable to accepting Susan McGuiness as a Board member and if Susan was willing to join the Board of Point in Time. All were in agreement. Moved by June Forsbrey and seconded by Sandy Adams that Susan McGuiness be officially accepted as a Director of the Board of Point in Time. Motion carried. Marie discussed other potential Board members with the Board.

HR Committee June Forsbrey had nothing to report but asked that other Board members consider joining the HR committee and suggested that perhaps they would like to attend a meeting before making a decision.

7. Executive Director Report Marg reviewed her written report. She explained the new postings for part time positions. She also talked about succession planning within the agency and staffing in general. She discussed her meeting with U Links with respect to the Trillium grant. Marg asked the Board to consider changing HR policy # 149 with respect to leave of absence for staff after five years of service. She thought that three years would be more appropriate. Moved by Liz Boxall and seconded by Sandy Adams that HR policy #149 be amended as follows: “Point in Time will provide Leave of Absence without pay to eligible employees who want to take time off from work duties to fulfill personal obligations after three years of service. A minimum of four months notice must be given.” Motion carried Marg and the Board discussed the use of company vehicles and whether it would be more practical to assign a company vehicle to the Executive Director on a permanent basis.

Page 105 of 124 Moved by June Smith and seconded by Mary MacPhee that a company vehicle be assigned to the Executive Director. This should be reviewed on an annual basis. Motion carried.

8. Other business. Report on Partnership Meeting. Marg provided the Board with notes from the Management Conversation – Working Together, which took place on November 16, 2011 at Eganridge Inn & Country Club.

Christmas closing: Friday, December 23, 2011 until Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Norm Thomas was presented with a gift from the Board along with their thanks for his participation over the past six years. Norm has now resigned as Chair of the Finance Committee and as a Director of the Board. This was his last meeting. Marg thanked him for all the help and support he had given to her as Executive Director.

9. Adjournment Moved by Sandy Adams and seconded by Liz Boxall that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7.50 p.m. .

______Chair Marie Gage Secretary June Forsbrey

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HALIBURTON COUNTY

PUBLIC LIBRARY www.haliburtonlibrary.ca

Haliburton County Public Library Regular Board Meeting DRAFT MINUTES

A Regular Meeting of the Haliburton County Library Board was held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Dysart Branch of the Haliburton County Public Library

Library Board:

Nancy McLuskey, Chair Councillor Cheryl Murdoch, Vice Chair Councillor Liz Danielsen Brenda Robinson Brian Cain Reuben Maughan

Staff:

Bessie Sullivan, CEO Haliburton County Public Library Sue Robinson, Community Partnerships/Administration Jim Wilson, CAO County of Haliburton

Regrets:

Councillor Suzanne Partridge Councillor Bill Davis Warden Murray Fearrey

CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:07pm by Nancy McLuskey.

PRESENTATION OF AGENDA

Motion No. L 12 2012 Moved by: Brian Cain Seconded by: Brenda Robinson

Be it resolved that the Agenda of the February 8, 2012 - Regular Meeting of the Haliburton County Library Board be approved. CARRIED

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST No pecuniary interests were declared.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Minutes of the January 11, 2012 - Regular Meeting

Motion No. L 13 2012 Moved by: Brenda Robinson Seconded by: Cheryl Murdoch Be it resolved that the minutes of the January 11, 2012 - Regular Meeting of the Haliburton County Library Board be adopted as amended. CARRIED

ORIENTATION The Board discussed the need for regular needs assessments as it relates to strategic planning. It was mentioned that an environmental scan and a user survey had been completed. This section completes the Board orientation. Section 10 - The Library Board and the community

CONSENT AGENDA Performance Reports - Circulation by Branch - 2011 - 2012 - Website analytics - January 2012 - OverDrive: Circulation Activity By Month

Programmes & Other Activities-Reports Dysart Branch - Programmes and other activities Gooderham Branch - Programmes and other activities Minden Hills Branch - Programmes and other activities Stanhope Branch - Programmes and other activities

Media - "Let the games begin." The Haliburton County Echo. January 3, 2012. Pg. 39. - Dorset News. Minden Times. January 4, 2012. Pg 35. - Haliburton County's Hot Reads. The Highlander. January 5, 2012. Pg.6. - Bessie's Books and other things. The Highlands Weekender. January 5, 2012. Pg. 2. - "Libraries growing in every respect." The Haliburton County Echo. January 10, 2012. Pg. 4. - Reads of the week. The Haliburton County Echo. January 11, 2012. Pg. 18.

Page 112 of 124 - "Libraries growing in every respect." Minden Times. January 11, 2012. P. 8. - Bessie's Books and other things. The Highlands Weekender. January 12, 2012. Pg.2. - Haliburton County's Hot Reads. The Highlander. January 12, 2012. Pg. 6. - Highlander Events. The Highlander. January 19, 2012. Pg18. - Reads of the week. Minden Times. January 18, 2012. Pg. 12. - Coles' Notes. The Hilands Weekender. January 19, 2012. Pg. 2. - "Book club takes advantage of library space." The Haliburton County Echo. January 24, 2012. Pg. 15. - Reads of the week. The Haliburton County Echo. January 24, 2012. Pg. 29. - Reads of the week. Minden Times. January 25, 2012. Pg. 25. - Bessie's Books and other things. The Highlands Weekender. January 26, 2012. Pg. 2. - Haliburton County's Hot Reads. The Highlander. January 26, 2012. Pg. 7. - Highlander Events. The Highlander. January 26, 2012. Pg. 22. - Books of the week. Bancroft This Week. Janurary 27, 2012. Pg. B11. -"Councillors grapple with budget cuts." The Haliburton County Echo. January 31, 2012. Pg.4. - Reads of the week. The Haliburton County Echo. January 31, 2012. Pg. 30. - Community Calendar. The Haliburton County Echo. January 31, 2012. Pg. 33.

Motion No. L 14 2012 Moved by: Brian Cain Seconded by: Liz Danielsen

Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Library Board receives the February 8, 2012 Consent Agenda for information purposes. CARRIED

COUNTY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT Motion No. L 15 2012 Moved by: Brenda Robinson Seconded by: Brian Cain Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Library Board receives the County Librarian's Report for the period ending January 31, 2012 for information purposes. CARRIED

FINANCIAL Expenditure Statement for the period ending January 31, 2012 2012 Draft Budget

Page 113 of 124 Motion No. L 16 2012 Moved by: Liz Danielsen Seconded by: Reuben Maughan Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Library Board accept the Expenditure Statement for the period ending January 31, 2012. CARRIED

Motion No. L 17 2012 Moved by: Brian Cain Seconded by: Brenda Robinson Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Library Board accept the revised Draft 2012 Budget and recommend that it be presented to County Council with a net expenditure $643,700. CARRIED

OTHER Uploading of Services

L 18 2012 Moved by: Brian Cain Seconded by: Brenda Robinson Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Library Board not accept any significant down/up loading of services from any agency until details of staffing and cost implications are reviewed by the Board. CARRIED

Response to Media

It was decided that no direction was needed.

STRATEGIC PLANNING Bessie reported that a Southern Ontario Library Service Representative would be coming to assist with the strategic planning process.

WORKING COMMITTEE REPORTS Friends of the Haliburton County Public Library

The Friends met in January and it was reported that Dr. James Orbinski, Doctors Without Borders has be secured to speak at a July Event for the Friends. Terry Fallis, winner of Canada Reads 2011 will be the gala author on November 4th, 2012.

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Reuben gave a Power Point presentation on the 2012 Super Conference in which he detailed his impressions, ideas and future possibilities.

NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting will be March 14, 2012 at 4:00pm at the Dysart Branch.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion No. L 19 2012 Moved by: Reuben Maughan Seconded by: Brian Cain Be it resolved that the Haliburton County Library Board adjourn. CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 6:00pm.

Nancy McLuskey, Chair

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County of Haliburton Warden Murray Fearrey P.O. Box 399 – 11 Newcastle Street Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Jane M. Tousaw, CMO Director of Planning 705-286-1333 phone 705-286-4829 fax [email protected]

To: Warden Fearrey and Members of Haliburton County Council

From: Jane Tousaw, Director of Planning

Re: Land Division Committee Decisions

Date: February 22, 2012

Recommendation: That Haliburton County Council receives for information the February 22, 2012-staff report on decisions from the February 13th, 2012 Land Division Committee meeting.

Background: The Land Division Committee makes decisions on Applications for Consent submitted to the County of Haliburton under Section 53 of the Planning Act. The attached is a list of decisions made by the Land Division Committee, for the meeting of February 13, 2012.

Financial: None

Reviewed by: Jim Wilson, CAO

Attachments: List of Decisions

Page 116 of 124 MUNICIPALITY OF DYSART ET AL FILE OWNER LOT & CONCESSION TOWNSHIP PURPOSE DECISION NO. H-057/11 Samuel & Amy STRAUSS Pt. Lot 34, Concession 2 Guilford Lot Addition GRANTED H-058/11 Donald & Suzanne Gowland Pt. Lots 27 & 28, Concession 10 Guilford Lot Addition GRANTED H-060/11 1232165 Ontario Ltd. Pt. Lots 18-21, Concession 9 Harburn Right-of-way GRANTED H-061/11 HARCOURT PARK INC. Pt. Lot 35, Concession 7 Dudley Lease GRANTED H-065/11 James & Nina DARRELL Pt. Lot 4, Concession 6 Dudley New Lot & Right-of-Way GRANTED H-066/11 James & Nina DARRELL Pt. Lot 4, Concession 6 Dudley New Lot & Right-of-Way GRANTED H-067/11 Clive VANDERBURGH Pt. Lot 30, Concession 7 Guilford New Lot & Right-of-Way GRANTED H-068/11 Clive VANDERBURGH Pt. Lot 30, Concession 7 Guilford New Lot & Right-of-Way GRANTED H-070/11 JOHN R. BARJAROW LIMITED Pt. Lots 21 - 24, Concession 9 Harburn Bell Canada Easement GRANTED H-072/11 Casey SOMERVILLE Pt. Lots 1 & 2, Concession 2 Guilford New Lot GRANTED H-076/11 Gary VASEY Pt. Lots 1 - 4, Concession 13 Guilford New Lot GRANTED

MUNICIPALITY OF HIGHLANDS EAST FILE NO. OWNER LOT & CONCESSION TOWNSHIP PURPOSE DECISION H-100/06 Ralph & Brenda BASTIAN Pt. Lot 25, Concession 9 Cardiff New Lot GRANTED Revised H-101/06 Ralph & Brenda BASTIAN Pt. Lot 25, Concession 9 Cardiff New Lot REFUSED H-051/11 Donald Ground & TORONTO Pt. Lot 31, Concession 8 Cardiff Change of Purpose to Lot GRANTED LOGISTICS INC. Addition H-052/11 Peter RUDZITIS & Daria Pt. Lot 31, Concession 8 Cardiff Change of Configuration and GRANTED STERGIOU Conditions H-053/11 Gregory & Lynda MITCHELL Pt. Lot 31, Concession 8 Cardiff Change of Conditions GRANTED H-054/11 Edwin & Ellen MOULE Pt. Lot 31, Concession 8 Cardiff Change of Conditions GRANTED H-055/11 Kenneth & Mary FREEMAN Pt. Lot 31, Concession 8 Cardiff Change of Conditions GRANTED H-056/11 Shaun GALLAGHER Pt. Lot 31, Concession 8 Cardiff Change of Conditions GRANTED

Page 117 of 124 TOWNSHIP OF MINDEN HILLS FILE NO. OWNER LOT & CONCESSION TOWNSHIP PURPOSE DECISION H-127/10 Richard NEWMAN Pt. Lot 32, Concession A Snowdon New Lot and Right-of-Way GRANTED Revised H-128/10 Richard NEWMAN Pt. Lot 32, Concession A Snowdon New Lot GRANTED Revised H-062/11 Estate of Irene Ethel FUHR Pt. Lot 16, Concession 13 Snowdon New Lot GRANTED H-114/10 Evangeline CROUCHER & James Pt. Lot 13, Concession 13 Minden Change of Purpose to GRANTED KERR Technical Severance

LAND DIVISION SEVERANCE ACTIVITY TO JANUARY 31, 2012

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 ANNUAL TOTALS No. of Severances 116 117 150 215 171 157 132 107 102 114 133 76 N/A YEAR-TO-DATE COMPARISONS New Applications Received – 10 8 3 36 12 6 15 5 7 10 January New applications Received 10 8 3 36 12 6 15 5 7 10 Applications Pending 63 85 65 54 62 59 51 43 Decision Applications with Decisions 23 14 0 0 8 0 9 0 Applications Denied 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Applications Granted 22 14 0 0 8 0 9 0 New Lots 17 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 Lot Additions 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Leases 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Right-of-way/easement 1 1 0 0 6 0 7 0 Technical Severances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Correction of Title 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Relinquish Right-of-way 0 0 0 0 0 0 Validation of Title 0 0 0 0 0 0

Page 118 of 124 County of Haliburton - County Council March 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Notes 1 2 Algonquin Highlands Council- Municipal Administrators 9:00 am Meeting - 10:00 am Minden

5 6 7 8 9 Dysart Council - Special Meeting JAC - 9:00 am Minden Minden Hills Committee of the - 9:00 am KLHHC - 10:00 am Minden Whole-9:00 am

12 13 14 15 16 Highlands East Council-9:00 am Roads Committee 9:00 am Algonquin Highlands Council- EMS Committee 9:00 am 9:00 am Professional Recruitment Econ. Dev. 10:30 am Committee 1:30 pm Minden Personnel Committee 11:30 am Finance Committee 12:00 pm Land Division 7:00 pm Accessibility Committee 2:00 pm Library Board 4:00 pm

19 20 21 22 23 Page 119 of 124 26 27 28 29 30 Dysart Council - Regular Meeting Highlands East Council-9:00 am County Council 9:00 am Minden Hills Council-9:00 am - 9:00 am CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HALIBURTON

BY-LAW NO 3441

BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Act, provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; and

WHEREAS, as the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is the owner of a building located at 12340 Highway #35 in the Township of Minden Hills; and

WHEREAS the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce and the County of Haliburton are desirous of entering into an agreement for the lease of the building located at 12340 Highway #35 for the purpose of operating a tourist information centre; and

Whereas the Haliburton County Council Economic Development Committee at their meeting on February 8, 2012, recommended the County enter into a lease agreement with the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce

NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HALIBURTON ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to sign the Lease Agreement between the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce and the Corporation of the County of Haliburton attached hereto as Schedule “A” of this Bylaw.

READ a first, second and third time, and finally approved this 25th day of January 2012.

READ a second and third time, and finally approved this 22nd day of February 2012.

______Murray Fearrey Warden

______Jim Wilson, CAO/County Clerk

Page 120 of 124 THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HALIBURTON

BY-LAW NUMBER 3467

BEING A BY-LAW TO APPOINT AN AREA WEED INSPECTOR FOR THE 2011 CALENDAR YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WEED CONTROL ACT, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER W.5.

WHEREAS, the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, requires the Council of every county, district municipality and regional municipality to appoint one or more persons by by-law as area weed inspectors;

AND WHEREAS, the Council determines that it is necessary and expedient to have the County Forestry Bylaw Enforcement Officer oversee any duties and responsibilities associated with weed inspections;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED

1. THAT, James Rogers of Kestrel Forestry Consulting be appointed as an area weed inspector for purposes of fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the Weed Control Act.

2. This by-law will be in force and effect upon receiving three readings and the seal affixed.

READ a First, Second and Third time, passed, signed and the Corporate Seal attached this 22nd day of February, 2012.

______Murray Fearrey Warden

______Jim Wilson CAO/County Clerk

Page 121 of 124 THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HALIBURTON

BY-LAW NO. 3468

BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO AS REPRESENTED BY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Act, provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; and

WHEREAS the County of Haliburton is desirous of entering into an agreement with the Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Transportation in connection with An Authorized Requester Agreement in order to access Ministry data bases pertaining to driver records.

NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HALIBURTON ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation

2. That this By-Law shall come into force and effect upon receiving three readings and the seal being affixed.

READ a first and second time this 22nd day of February, 2012.

READ a third time and finally passed this 22nd day of February, 2012

______Murray Fearrey Warden

______Jim Wilson CAO/County Clerk

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BY-LAW NO. 3469

BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH ONTARIO HIGHLANDS TOURISM ORGANIZATION

WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Act, provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; and

WHEREAS Haliburton County Council at their May 25, 2011-meeting accepted the recommendation from the Haliburton County Council Finance and Correspondence Committee to enter into an Agreement with the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization for the purpose of having the County administer their Recreational Geology Project.

NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HALIBURTON ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization in connection with the administration of their Recreational Geology Project.

2. That this By-Law shall come into force and effect upon receiving three readings and the seal being affixed.

READ a first and second time this 22nd day of February, 2012.

READ a third time and finally passed this 22nd day of February, 2012.

______Murray Fearrey Warden

______Jim Wilson CAO/County Clerk

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BY-LAW NO 3470

BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNTY COUNCIL

WHEREAS, Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.0.2001, c.25 as amended, requires that every Council and Local Board shall adopt a by-law for governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings,

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the County of Haliburton has enacted By-law No. 3178 pursuant to Section 238(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for such purpose,

AND WHEREAS the procedural by-law identifies the practice of enacting a confirming by-law at the conclusion of each meeting for purposes of ratifying the resolutions and by- laws,

NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HALIBURTON ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. THAT the resolutions approved by the County of Haliburton on the 22nd day of February 2012, are hereby confirmed; and

2. THAT the resolutions approved and by-laws enacted by the County of Haliburton this 22nd day of February 2012, are hereby confirmed; and

3. THAT the employees and servants of the County of Haliburton have the authority to proceed to implement the direction of Council as indicated by resolution and by-law.

READ a first, second and third time, and finally approved this 22nd day of February 2012.

______Murray Fearrey Warden

______Jim Wilson, C.A.O./County Clerk

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