Addington Highlands Agenda Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2020 @ 1:00 PM Electronic Meeting Members of Council will be participating electronically as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Public is invited to watch a livestream of the meeting using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg/ Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Motion to Approve the Agenda dated September 15, 2020 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1 Adoption of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2020 4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 5. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 6. RISE & REPORT 7. DELEGATIONS & PETITIONS 7.1 Marianne Plumb, Vice President of the Skootamatta District Ratepayers 5 - 6 Association SDRA - Shoreline Camping 8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 8.1 Trunk or Treat 7 Request to Use Municipal Property 8.2 Concern over Crown Land Camping around Skootamatta Lake 9 - 11 Camping on Crown Land SDRA - Concern re Crown Land Camping Page 1 of 71 8.3 Request to Use Upper Level of the Flinton Hall - Land O'Lakes 13 Community Services LOL Community Services Letter Sept. 2020 8.4 Request for Information regarding Local Not For Profit Organizations 15 Enbridge - Giving Back to the Community 8.5 Resolution 17 - 18 The Municipality of Tweed seeks endorsement of their resolution requesting that immediate action be taken by all levels of government for medical cannabis licencing to follow similar regulations and guidelines as all other pharmaceutical industries and further that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario advocate with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for advocation to the Government of Canada for similar regulations and guidelines for medical cannabis licencing in alignment with other pharmaceutical industries and further that the distribution of medical cannabis be controlled through pharmacies in consistency of all other medications and further that Health Canada withhold licencing until the potential licence holder can provide evidence of acceptable zoning of the intended property in question and further that licenced locations be disclosed in advance to the municipalities hosting the licenced locations. Resolution 343 Cannabis Production 9. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION 9.1 Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, letter dated August 31, 2020 19 - 20 regarding the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 Letter - OMAFRA 9.2 Ministry of the Solicitor General, News Release dated September 4, 2020 21 - 23 announcing the cancellation of the requirement for mock emergency exercises in 2020. News Release - Cancellation of Requirement for Mock Emergencies 9.3 County of Lennox & Addington, Regular County Council Meeting Minutes of 25 - 31 May 27, 2020 County Council May 27 9.4 County of Lennox & Addington, Regular County Council Meeting Minutes of 33 - 38 June 24, 2020 County Council June 24 9.5 County of Lennox & Addington, Regular County Council Meeting Minutes of 39 - 44 July 22, 2020 County Council July 22 Page 2 of 71 9.6 County of Lennox & Addington, Regular County Council Meeting Minutes of 45 - 52 August 19, 2020 County Council August 19 9.7 Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance, Board Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2020 53 - 54 Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance Board Meeting Minutes Aug 2020 9.8 Daryl Kramp, MPP - Media Release dated August 28, 2020 regarding the 55 expansion of the Kingston and Marysville ferry docks. Kingston Wolfe Island ferry 9.9 Daryl Kramp, MPP - Media Release dated August 28, 2020 regarding the 57 expansion and modernization of the Quinte Detention Centre. Quinte Detention Centre expansion 10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES & BOARDS 10.1. AHEAD Committee 10.2. Personnel and Finance Committee 10.3. Properties & Recreation Committee 10.4. Library Board 10.5. Joint Fire Committee 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 11.1. Manager of Roads and Waste 11.1.1. Roads and Waste Update 59 Roads and Waste September 15 Update - Pdf 11.2. CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager 11.3. CAO/Clerk-Treasurer 11.3.1. Amendments to the By-law to Regulate the Operation of Off-Road 61 - 69 Vehicles Amendments to the By-law to Regulate the Operation of Off-Road Vehicles - Pdf 11.4. Planning Secretary 11.5. Deputy Treasurer/Office Supervisor 11.6. Fire Chief & CEMC 12. REPORTS OF APPOINTEES 13. RESOLUTIONS Page 3 of 71 14. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS 14.1 As of September 15, 2020 15. MEMBER'S STATEMENT 16. NEW BUSINESS 17. BY-LAWS 18. CONFIRMING BY-LAW 18.1 By-law #0698/2020 Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council 71 of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands at Its Regular Meeting Held on September 15, 2020 0698ConfirmingBy-lawSept15 19. ADJOURNMENT 19.1 Motion to Adjourn Page 4 of 71 September 13, 2020 Christine Reed, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward St P.O. Box 89 Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 Dear Ms. Reed, The Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association (SDRA) would like to present the following information for consideration at the September 15, 2020 council meeting. This is in regards to the matter of shoreline camping around Skootamatta, Pringle, and Sheldrake Lakes. For many years, the 200+ members of the SDRA have noticed an increase in shoreline camping, specifically on Municipally Owned Road Allowances. This year the occupation of these sites has reached a point of serious concern. While the SDRA does not object to camping as a whole, the level of disrespect for the natural and social environment must be addressed. As the Township is responsible for these Shoreline Road Allowances under provincial regulation, we would ask that council consider actions to mitigate the issues outlined below. There has been extensive camping near the boat launch located in the upper Skootamatta Lake (#2709 Hughes Landing Road). During the Labour Day weekend, there were three camping vehicles parked at the boat launch. Members reported late night noise heard across the lake and bright spotlights being used. This is in contravention of the Township’s by-laws, and seems to be a repeating occurrence. Additionally, provincial regulation O.Reg 161/17, Section 5.1.3, under the Public Lands Act, prohibits camping at Boat Launches. Hughes Landing Rd encircles a large portion of Skootamatta Lake, with a number of sections coming within visible distance of the lake itself. In these areas, there has been clear evidence of tree clearing across crown land and road allowances in order to access the water. Additionally there are newly established campsites on the Municipally Owned Road Allowance. In one case, campers have built a semi-permanent floating dock at the campsite. The clearing of trees along crown land is already prohibited under provincial regulation, but frequent requests for the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry (MNRF) to address this issue have gone unanswered. Additionally, O.Reg 161/17, Section 13 does not permit a dock structure to be placed on the Shoreline Road Allowance unless the person owns the upland waterfront property. The above two examples are just the most recent scenarios where members have expressed concern about camping activities. The ongoing issue of shoreline camping has been occurring for many years, with garbage, fecal matter, and supplies being left behind after campers have enjoyed their stay. Therefore the SDRA is requesting the Township consider the following in addressing this matter. ● The establishment of a camping by-law to prohibit camping on all boat launches and Municipally Owned Road Allowances. This would enable fines to be placed if members report further camping at these problematic sites. The Township of North Frontenac recently established a similar by-law, with an amendment on August 14th, 2020, prohibiting camping on all Municipally Owned Road Allowances. PO.Box 146 • Cloyne• Ontario •K0H 1K0 • www.skootamatta.ca Page 5 of 71 ● The SDRA would like to work with the Township to establish signs at the Boat Launches and at problematic sites to inform future campers of the laws and the risk of fines. The MNRF used to have signs posted at the boat launch at #2709 Hughes Landing Rd, but campers have removed the signs. Requests by members to have the MNRF replace the signs have so far been unsuccessful. ● Establish a clear protocol for members to report by-law infractions related to noise and camping issues. It is not clear who should be called when by-laws are being ignored, especially after municipal office hours. The SDRA has always enjoyed a good working relationship with the Township. We trust that we can continue to work together for the benefit of the natural environment and the more than 200 property owners that our association represents. Sincerely, Joel Arthurs President, SDRA PO.Box 146 • Cloyne• Ontario •K0H 1K0 • www.skootamatta.ca Page 6 of 71 Hello, I am writing you to propose the usage of the Parking Lot / Outdoor Rink (as back up due to weather) for the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Event. I understand that this year will come with many restrictions due to COVID-19, but I feel with the following rules/guidelines we can make this a safe even for our community kids to enjoy. 1. Park the vehicles at a safe distance from each other to ensure 6ft apart or greater distance. 2. An entrance and an exit clearly marked and monitored. Which will allow a certain amount of persons in at once. 3. Direction of flow arrows allowing only one way flow of traffic around the event. 4. No Socializing among the event. 5. At entrance have a contract tracing station. Names of parents, # of treaters can be documented in case of a Covid outbreak. I am open to further rules/guidelines that you might like to add to ensure safety of our community.