The District Municipality of Muskoka
District Council Meeting 10(2021) – Electronic Meeting
Agenda
3:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and requirements for physical distancing, this meeting will be held electronically in accordance with section 238 of the Municipal Act.
As part of the District's response to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Municipal Office remains closed to the public until further notice.
Members of the public are encouraged to view the Council proceedings through the District’s webcast.
Call to Order
Acknowledgement of Supplementary Agenda
Declaration of Pecuniary Interests
Ceremonial and Invited Presentations a) Muskoka Paramedic Jerry Barnes’ Retirement Acknowledgement of 50 Years of Service
Oral Presentations (Deputations/Delegations)
Previous Council Meetings – Review of Minutes for Correctness a) District Council – 8(2021) – April 19, 2021 b) Special District Council – 9(2021) – April 26, 2021
Committee Reports a) Engineering and Public Works – PW-6-2021 – April 21, 2021
i) Review of Minutes for Correctness ii) Committee Report b) Finance and Corporate Services – FCS-3-2021 – April 21, 2021
i) Review of Minutes for Correctness ii) Committee Report
This meeting will be Webcast and Video Recorded c) Health Services – HS-3-2021 – April 22, 2021
i) Review of Minutes for Correctness ii) Committee Report d) Community and Planning Services – CPS-4-2021 – April 22, 2021
i) Review of Minutes for Correctness ii) Committee Report e) Accessibility Advisory – AAC-1-2021 – April 29, 2021
i) Review of Minutes for Correctness ii) Committee Report
Correspondence/Written Submissions
All correspondence listed is a matter of public record. Should any member of Council or the public wish to receive full copies, please contact the Clerk’s department.
Motions
Unfinished Business
New Business a) IDEA Advisory Group and Next Steps Report 10(2021)-1
This report is provided for information. b) Council Procedure By-law – Notice of Proposed Change
Recommendation
THAT by-law 2020-1, as amended, be further amended to add ‘Reading of the Land Acknowledgement Statement’ to the ‘Order of Business’ sections for both Council and Committees. c) Additional New Business Items
By-laws (2 readings)
Implementation By-laws (2 readings)
Where an implementation by-law is required, and a resolution has been adopted by Council regarding the matter, that by-law regardless of whether it is brought forward at the same or subsequent meeting, shall only be reviewed and/or debated for accuracy and conformity with the applicable resolution. 2021-17 Being a by-law to consolidate previous mandatory connections by-laws and delay the compliance date by a further twelve months due to the pandemic
2021-18 Being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement in connection with the provision of municipal capital facilities (520 Isaac Street, Gravenhurst – Alexander Muskoka (Gravenhurst) Inc.)
Closed Session
Confirming By-law (1 reading)
2021-19 Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka at this meeting held on the 17th day of May, 2021
Adjournment
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