Council Meeting

THAT this Council enter into a closed session: 1. To discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local boards, pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 in relation to Cartwright High School and Union Avenue Site; 2. To discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239 (e) of the Municipal Act regarding Potential Litigation related to Section 273 of the Municipal Act; and 3. To discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239 (b) of the Municipal Act in relation to personnel Matters related to Finance Department.

THAT Council rise from closed session.

THAT the presentation by Mr. Peter Swinton regarding the Traffic By-Law (23-22), regarding new speed limits and other revisions, be received.

THAT the delegation from Karey Anne Large, Scugog Chamber of Commerce for Exclusive Use of Palmer Park for the Scugog Chamber of Commerce Beer Festival, be received; 1. THAT the following exemptions from the Municipal Alcohol Policy be approved: Council Meeting – July 19, 2022 o Relief from section 9.8 that drinks be served in a paper or plastic cup, to permit the organizers to sell and serve beer in glass beer steins; and o Relief from section 9.10 that beer and coolers are not to exceed 5% alcohol content, to permit the organizers to sell craft beer that can typically exceed 5% alcohol content. 2. THAT the Township of Scugog approve the exclusive use of Palmer Park for the Scugog Chamber of Commerce Beer Festival on August 5-6, 2022 and supports the event as an event of Municipal Significance.

THAT the presentation by Ms. Carol Coleman, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure Services, regarding the Second Access to Scugog Island Project Update, be received.

THAT the items listed under Section 10, Consent Agenda, be approved, save and except items 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5 and 10.4.5.

1. THAT Report FIN-2022-031, Reserve and Reserve Fund Reconfiguration and Policy Update, be received; 2. THAT a By-law be enacted to confirm the reserves designated primarily for capital purposes be converted to reserve funds; and 3. THAT an updated policy reflecting this change be presented to Council for their endorsement at the September meeting.

1. THAT Report FIRE-2022-004, COVID-19 Pandemic After Action Report, be received.

1. THAT Report PWIS-2022-027, Palmer Park Washroom Design Updated Options Report, be received; and 2. THAT the site-built washroom building option be

THAT the motion be amended to replace point 2 with the following:  THAT the Green flush Option washroom building option be

1. THAT Report PWIS-2022-027, Palmer Park Washroom Design Updated Options Report, be received; and 2. THAT the Green Flush washroom building option be

1. THAT Report PWIS-2022-029, Sidewalk Replacements Contract Award, be received; 2. THAT the contract for Sidewalk Replacements, in the amount of $104,525.00 (excluding H.S.T.), be awarded to Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd.; and 3. THAT additional funding up to $20,001.01 be allocated to Capital Account No. 2241 from the Canada Community Building Fund.

THAT By-Law No. 45-22, be read a First, Second, and Third time and finally passed this 19th day of July, 2022, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT Council approve the introduction of one matter upon 2/3 majority vote, pursuant to section 7.36 of the Procedure By-law.

Whereas property taxation is the major source of funding for the provision of municipal services and the Township is required to follow prescriptive legislation in the Municipal Act when billing property owners; Whereas the Township has met the requirements of the legislation when preparing the Final Property tax notice for each property and delivering them to the local Post Office for delivery; Whereas it has been brought to the attention of Council that an abnormal event affected a larger than normal number of residents who do not appear to have received their Final Property tax bills, following the mailing by the Township during the week of May 16, 2022; Whereas the increase in residents in arrears in 2021 from May (923) to July (992) was 69 compared to the increase in residents in arrears increased from May (1174) to July (1651) in 2022 is 477, representing an increase in year over year additional residents in arrears of 408. And whereas taxes are due and payable on the due dates noted in this billing and, having not received the bill, residents were not aware of the amounts due. And whereas failure to make these payments resulted in a penalty being applied and reminder notices being issued; Therefore considering this abnormal event, be it resolved that Council authorizes staff to create an application for those residents impacted by this issue to apply for a one time credit of the penalty charged provided they have been in good standing with the Township for the past two

Council Meeting – July 19, 2022 THAT By-Law No. 46-22, be read a First, Second, and Third time and finally passed this 19th day of July, 2022, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT this meeting be adjourned.