Scugog public meetings in 2023

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions are being made; items are for information only. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Durham Region 2024 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy and Report
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing: Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023
• City of Thunder Bay resolution on short-term rentals
• Town of Aurora resolutions on homelessness crisis and community safety
• Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority staff report on road salt liability

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting to consider several financial items for 2024, including an interim tax levy, a borrowing by-law, and the final capital budget. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from previous meetings, a notice of motion on a radiocommunications tower policy, and several by-laws, including a lease agreement with the Blackstock Agricultural Society.

• 2024 Interim Tax Levy By-law (64-23)
• 2024 Borrowing By-law (65-23) to borrow funds pending receipt of taxes
• 2024 Final Capital Budget and 2025-2028 Capital Forecast (FIN-2023-040)
• Community Grant Fund policy by-law (66-23) repealing and replacing by-law 11-14
• Lease agreement with Blackstock Agricultural Society (67-23)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items such as resolutions from other municipalities, updates from the Association of Municipalities Ontario, and local chamber of commerce updates. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Durham Region Land Division Committee minutes and decisions with right to appeal (Dec 4, 2023)
• Resolution from Plympton-Wyoming supporting revocation of Strong Mayor Powers and increase in Leave to Construct threshold
• Resolution from Grey Highlands regarding Ontario Energy Board's Leave to Construct process
• Resolution from Greater Sudbury to amend Occupational Health and Safety Act definition of 'employer'
• Resolution from Port Colborne supporting tax credit increase for volunteer firefighters

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several planning matters, including proposed telecommunication towers at three locations, a draft plan of subdivision amendment, a community risk assessment, and a second access to Scugog Island. The agenda includes public meetings for the towers, delegations from residents on the island access and other topics, and staff reports with recommendations.

• Public meetings for proposed telecommunication towers at 3340 Hwy 7A, 19500 Highway 12, and 23400 Simcoe St
• Recommendation report on amendment to draft plan of subdivision (18T-90042) by 1862003 Ontario Ltd., Part of Lot 17, Conc. 7, Ward 4
• Community Risk Assessment report (FIRE-2023-003) presented by Fire Chief Mark Berney
• Second Access to Scugog Island Draft Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum (PWIS-2023-021)
• Delegations from residents regarding second access to Scugog Island and settlement area boundary expansion

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting to review grant applications from Pride Durham, OVERT, and Cartwright Sports and Recreation, along with a 2023 grant activity review and an updated grants policy. The committee will also discuss submitted summaries from past grant recipients and set 2024 meeting dates. This is a decision-making and review meeting, not just procedural boilerplate.

• Review of grant application from Pride Durham
• Review of grant application from OVERT for Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament
• Review of grant application from Cartwright Sports and Recreation for Comedy Night
• 2023 Community Grant Activity Review report (FIN-2023-038)
• Updated Grants Policy and Summary Report (FIN-2023-039)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff, including items from Durham Region, other municipalities, provincial agencies, and the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. No decisions or votes are scheduled; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Durham Region report on monitoring growth trends (Dec 1, 2023)
• Township of Brock resolution declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic
• Township of Brock resolution re Bradford Bypass
• Township of Puslinch resolution supporting amendments to Volunteer Firefighters Income Tax Act
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates (Dec 1 and Dec 4, 2023)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no specific meeting agenda or discussion topics. There are no substantive items listed for this session.

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the draft 2024 capital budget and 2025-2028 capital forecast, community grant activity and policy, and various recreation and culture agreements. The agenda also includes presentations from Sloane's House and the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee. No decisions are final until the committee votes.

• Draft 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2028 Capital Forecast (FIN-2023-037)
• 2023 Community Grant Activity Review (FIN-2023-038)
• Community Grant Fund Policy (FIN-2023-039)
• Blackstock Agricultural Society Lease Renewal for 2024
• Child Care Fee Subsidy Service Agreement with the Region of Durham

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on a proposal from Avenu Properties Corporation. Council will hear a presentation and consider a request to use a community infrastructure housing accelerator under Section 34.1 of the Planning Act to advance development of lands east of Simcoe Street, south of Castle Harbour Drive. The meeting also includes routine items like a closed session and a confirming by-law.

• Presentation on proposal from Avenu Properties Corporation
• Request to use community infrastructure housing accelerator under Section 34.1 of the Planning Act
• Proposed development lands east of Simcoe Street, south of Castle Harbour Drive
• Closed session and matters from closed session
• Confirming By-Law 63-23

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations. Council members may request that items be placed on a future committee agenda.

• Durham Region response to proposed Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act (Nov 29, 2023)
• Durham Region response to Environmental Registry re: Duffins Rouge (2023-P-28)
• Municipality of Tweed resolution re: federal and provincial funding partnerships
• Town of Goderich resolution declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic
• Multiple resolutions re: amendments to Legislation Act, 2006 and Long-Term Care Amendment Act

Committee of Adjustment

The provided document contains only technical metadata and placeholder text for the Scugog Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 28, 2023. No specific land use applications, ordinances, or decisions are listed in the record.

Council Meeting

Scugog Township Council meets on November 27, 2023, starting with a closed session to discuss the Service Delivery and Organizational Review interim report, then an open session covering presentations, consent agenda items, and several reports. Key items include the Scugog Shores Museum Village strategic plan, designating priority heritage properties in response to Bill 23, and a policy on financial securities for development agreements. The agenda also includes adoption of numerous committee minutes and a by-law to regulate dog care and control.

• Closed session: Service Delivery and Organizational Review interim report (CONF-2023-018)
• Presentation and report on Scugog Shores Museum Village Strategic Plan (COMS-2023-016)
• Report on designating priority heritage properties in response to Bill 23 (DEV-2023-031)
• Report on financial securities acceptance for development agreements (FIN-2023-034)
• By-law 60-23 to licence and regulate dog care and control

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information only and is not a formal meeting. It contains resolutions and updates from various Ontario municipalities and provincial associations.

• Resolutions regarding amendments to the Legislation Act, 2006
• Prince Edward County resolutions on Guaranteed Livable Income and Source Water Protection
• Town of Orangeville resolution on Ontario Works Financial Assistance Rates
• AMO policy updates on planning statute law and child care workforce strategy
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including adopting prior minutes and recapping a regional accessibility award. The main substantive items are a review/update of the accessibility policy with the Scugog Memorial Library, and setting 2024 meeting dates and the committee budget. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or dollar amounts specified.

• Accessibility Policy Review/Update with Scugog Memorial Library
• Region of Durham Accessibility Award recap
• 2024 SADIE Committee Meeting Dates
• 2024 SADIE Committee Budget
• Volunteer Christmas Dinner

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will go directly into closed session, meaning it will not be livestreamed. The only substantive item is a litigation update regarding the Uxbridge–Scugog Animal Shelter, presented by Chief Administration Officer Kenneth Nix. The meeting also includes routine items such as a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Closed session item CONF-2023-016: Litigation Update Uxbridge–Scugog Animal Shelter
• Confirming By-Law 59-23

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hear reports on additional dwelling units and on provincial Bills 109 and 13, which affect development fees and processes. It will also receive a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce about the Candlelight Walk and correspondence on a tower application. A closed session is scheduled for a Community Grants Committee appointment.

• Report DEV-2023-029: Additional Dwelling Units background and preliminary directions
• Report DEV-2023-030: Bill 109 and Bill 13 background, including fee comparison chart
• Delegation from Scugog Chamber of Commerce re: Candlelight Walk event
• Correspondence on tower application TT-02-2023 (Shared Tower Inc.) at 3340 Hwy 7A
• Closed session item CONF-2023-015: Community Grants Committee appointment

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information. No decisions are being made; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested.

• Correspondence from multiple municipalities supporting resolutions on automated enforcement, water operator training, volunteer firefighter tax credit, and Legislation Act amendments
• Resolutions declaring gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic (Dufferin County, Orangeville, North Dundas)
• Support resolutions for fixing the Long Term Care Act (Temagami, Bonfield)
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates (November 10 and 13)
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting agenda for November 24, 2023

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting that will go directly into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, specifically the CAO performance review. The only public item is a confirming by-law (58-23) to adopt the closed session decisions. The meeting will not be livestreamed.

• Closed session to discuss CAO performance review under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act
• Confirming By-Law 58-23 to formalize decisions from closed session

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, as well as the 2024 committee budget and meeting dates. The agenda also includes adoption of the September 14, 2023 minutes and other routine items. No public hearings or major decisions are listed.

• 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan (2022 work plan attached)
• 2024 Housing Committee Budget
• 2024 Housing Committee Meeting Dates
• Adoption of 2023-09-14 Housing Advisory Committee Minutes

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index (CII), an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions or votes will occur. Items include updates from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, a Durham Region accessibility program, and newsletters from municipal associations.

• Durham Region Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program correspondence
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates (Nov 3 and Nov 6)
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities newsletter
• Oak Ridges Hospice Herald Fall 2023 newsletter
• AMO Watchfile newsletter

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including adopting minutes from October, receiving updates on the museum and culture, and reviewing a 2024 budget request. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no presentations or delegations scheduled, and no updates available from the museum or film/TV subcommittees.

• 2024 Budget Request
• Museum and Culture Update by Michelle Rahm and Victoria Karakian
• META4 Exterior Wall Sign and Cultural Directory Request
• 2024 Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule (no meetings in July, August, December)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on November 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, hearing updates on Herrington's Awnings and the Arts Council Mural, and receiving reports on heritage grants and permits. The agenda also includes a presentation on heritage insurance for designated properties, updates from working groups, and planning for 2024 meeting dates and budget. Outstanding items include heritage impact studies for Prince Albert United Church and the Port Perry Fairgrounds.

• Presentation on Heritage Insurance for Designated Properties
• Update on Herrington's Awnings
• Update on Arts Council Mural
• 2024 Heritage Committee Budget discussion
• Heritage Impact Study for Prince Albert United Church, 23 Jefferey Street

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review a proposed amendment to the Animal Control Bylaw regarding livestock guardian and service dogs. The committee will also review a building condition assessment report for the Blackstock Recreation Complex.

• Animal Control Bylaw Amendment 2023 (Livestock Guardian Dogs and Service Dogs)
• Blackstock Recreation Complex Building Condition Assessment Report

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on local business programs, a regional building forum, and subcommittee reports. They will also consider the 2024 meeting schedule and budget. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.

• Scugog Business Program update
• North Durham Building Business Forum update
• Red Wagon / Welcome Wagon subcommittee update
• On-farm Diversified Uses subcommittee update
• 2024 committee meeting schedule and budget

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items such as a contract award for the Baagwating OGS installation, and various resolutions and updates from other municipalities and organizations. No decisions are made at this stage; members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Contract award for Baagwating OGS installation (Public Works)
• Township of Brock: Clean Up Lake Simcoe resolution
• City of Pickering: resolution on legislative amendments for municipal codes of conduct
• Clarington: Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 (Bill 131) and GO Transit Station Funding Act summary
• Town of Huntsville: resolution on floating accommodations

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project, review its work plan, and receive updates from partner agencies. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes, a working group terms of reference, and setting 2024 meeting dates.

• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project update from Kawartha Conservation Authority, Scugog Lake Stewards, and Township
• Work Plan Review and Implementation, including Working Group Terms of Reference
• Agency updates from KCA, SLS, Parks Canada, MNRF, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Durham Region Works, MP and MPP offices
• Adoption of 2023-09-13 meeting minutes
• 2024 meeting dates

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with the main substantive item being a closed-session discussion of the Chief Administrative Officer's performance review, citing personal matters about an identifiable individual. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including opening formalities, disclosure of interests, rising from closed session, and passing a confirming by-law (57-23) to ratify actions from the meeting.

• Closed session: CAO performance review under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b)
• Confirming By-Law 57-23 to adopt meeting decisions
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including a report on an outdoor skating surface, a rental contract for Cartwright Old Town Hall, and amendments to fees and charges, refreshment vehicle licensing, and storm sewer use. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss legal proceedings, followed by the open session where these items will be decided.

• Report COMS-2023-014 on Scugog Outdoor Skating Surface
• Rental contract with Theatre on the Ridge for Cartwright Old Town Hall (COMS-2023-015)
• By-law 52-23 amending fees and charges (Schedule F - Community Services)
• By-law 53-23 amending refreshment vehicle by-law 48-14
• By-law 54-23 regulating storm sewer use

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items from other municipalities, such as resolutions on highway traffic enforcement, school bus stop arm cameras, short-term rentals, and long-term care, as well as updates from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and notices from Enbridge Gas. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice of public meeting from Clarington re: zoning by-law amendment (Nov 13, 2023)
• Resolution from Town of Parry Sound re: automated enforcement systems on all roadways
• Support resolutions re: school bus stop arm cameras (North Dundas, etc.)
• Resolutions re: provincial legislation for third-party short-term rental companies (Wawa, Machar)
• Enbridge Gas notice of rate hearing re: 2024 Federal Carbon Pricing Program

CANCELLED - Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Scugog Planning and Community Affairs Committee for October 23, 2023, has been cancelled. No agenda items or business were processed.

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information only and is not a formal meeting. It contains updates from various municipalities, regional bodies, and organizations for Council and public review.

• Memo regarding a revised budget timeline
• City of Oshawa request regarding 407 use for aggregate trucks
• City of Pickering notice of a hybrid electronic statutory public meeting
• Correspondence regarding gender-based and intimate partner violence
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss tourism-related updates, including a shoulder season skating rink, Durham Tourism update, subcommittee reports, and a summer review of Theatre on the Ridge. They will also review a draft 2024 work plan and upcoming tourism events. The agenda is largely routine with reports and updates, no major decisions listed.

• 2023 Work Plan item: Shoulder Season Skating Rink
• Durham Tourism update by Stacey Jibb, Manager, Agriculture & Rural Economic Development
• Museum Subcommittee report by Carey Nicholson and Robert Rock
• Film and T.V. Subcommittee report by Michael Filip, Lisa Follows, Robert Rock, Christy Stone-Curry
• Theatre on the Ridge Summer 2023 review with season statistics

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative items, including updates to the township's park donation program, a refreshment vehicle by-law amendment, and results from the 2024 budget survey. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Bill Lishman Memorial Group and a report on the storm sewer use by-law.

• COMS-2023-012 - Donation Program for Township Parks Update
• DEV-2023-016 - Refreshment Vehicle By-law Amendment
• FIN-2023-030 - 2024 Budget Survey Results
• FIN-2023-031 - Council Request List for 2024 Budget
• PWIS-2023-019 - Storm Sewer Use By-law

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. It includes memos and letters from staff, other municipalities, and organizations. No decisions are being made; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested.

• Memo to Council re: Housing Presentation Cancellation (Oct 11, 2023)
• Region of Durham correspondence re: Ongoing Durham Infrastructure Delays, Newcastle Zone 1 Reservoir and Zone 2 Pumping Station
• Township of Uxbridge re: Enbridge Gas Natural Gas Expansion Support Program in Hamlet of Sandford
• Town of Aurora correspondence to Premier Ford re: Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers
• City of Burlington re: Provincial Legislation for Third-Party Short-Term Rental Companies

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. Council and the public are being informed of correspondence, including notices for public open houses on four proposed shared telecommunications towers in Scugog, and various resolutions and updates from other municipalities and organizations. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Public open house for proposed telecom tower at 225 Platten Blvd on Oct 25, 2023
• Public open house for proposed telecom tower at 3340 Highway 7A on Oct 26, 2023
• Public open house for proposed telecom tower at 23400 Simcoe Street on Nov 1, 2023
• Public open house for proposed telecom tower at 19500 Highway 12, Greenbank on Nov 2, 2023
• Durham Region report on Bill 23 delegation of land division responsibilities

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions are being made; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested.

• Correspondence from Clarington re: Durham Region infrastructure delays (Newcastle Zone 1 Reservoir and Zone 2 Pumping Station)
• Resolution from Town of Midland re: 'Catch and Release' justice in Ontario
• Support resolution for Highway Traffic Act amendments from County of Northumberland
• Support resolution for short-term rental regulations from Town of Parry Sound
• Follow-up letter from City of Hamilton re: support for basic income

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one minor variance application (A/07/2023) for a property at 15387 Simcoe Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, announcements, and public comments. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Minor Variance Application A/07/2023 – C. McLure, Part Lots 18 & 19 (15387 Simcoe Street)
• Adoption of minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting

Council Meeting

Council will hold a closed session to discuss the CAO performance review and a proposed resolution of an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal regarding the Port Perry Downtown Community Improvement Plan. In open session, they will consider several reports, including a contract award for Lee House restoration, operating and capital results, tender results for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project, and parameters for future investment in the Old Mill. They will also vote on three zoning by-law amendments and a notice of motion regarding the Tourism Advisory Committee.

• Contract award for Lee House restoration (COMS-2023-013)
• Tender results for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (PWIS-2023-018)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 1350 Blue Mountain Road (Ruti Farms)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 1671 King Street (Delpark Homes)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 662 Townline Road (M. and M. Tillaart)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested.

• Township of Uxbridge animal shelter cheque presentation and adoption day, October 14, 2023
• West Grey resolution supporting guaranteed livable income for Town of Grimsby
• Port Perry Hospital Foundation community survey
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce update
• Various AMO, ROMA, and FCM newsletters and training notices

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee is meeting to review the Palmer Park splash pad design, consider a Durham Region Accessibility Award nomination, and discuss accessibility initiatives and the work plan/budget. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence.

• Palmer Park Splash Pad design review with presentation by Julia Steele from Landscape Planning
• 2023 Durham Region Accessibility Award nomination
• Treat Accessibility program and Ontario ACC offer
• Work plan and budget discussion
• Adoption of 2023-04-18 meeting minutes

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss several development applications, including zoning by-law amendments, a draft plan of subdivision, and a proposed telecommunication tower. The agenda includes public meetings, reports from planning staff, and correspondence from residents about new subdivisions. The committee will also hear a delegation and present youth initiative grants.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment (Z/04/2023) at 1350 Blue Mountain Road, Ruti Farms
• Draft plan of subdivision, official plan and zoning amendments by Magnum General Contracting Inc. (Part of Lot 18, Concession 5)
• Zoning by-law amendment (Z-02-2023) at 1671 King Street by Delpark Homes (Port Perry) Inc.
• Zoning by-law amendment (Z-01-2023) at 662 Townline Road by M. and M. Tillaart
• Proposed telecommunication tower at 225 Platten Boulevard (TT-01-2023)

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting virtually to review three grant applications: Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village, Durham Region Federation of Agriculture, and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419 Port Perry. They will also adopt minutes from the June 19, 2023 meeting and discuss business arising, including Scugog Lake Stewards.

• Review of Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village grant application
• Review of Durham Region Federation of Agriculture grant application
• Review of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419 Port Perry grant application
• Adoption of 2023-06-19 Community Grants Advisory Committee minutes
• Discussion of Scugog Lake Stewards

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions are being made; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested. The package includes correspondence from Durham Region, other municipalities, and various organizations.

• Durham Region notice of watermain rehabilitation on Donelda Court, Blackstock
• Correspondence re: Highway Traffic Act amendments from Township of Cramahe
• Invitation to Survivors March on September 22, 2023
• City of Hamilton request to abandon Greenbelt development
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates (Sept 8, 11, 15)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, discuss a housing presentation, receive updates on a housing symposium, and consider a new template for its annual report and work plan, as well as a 2024 budget request. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Adoption of 2023-05-16 meeting minutes
• Discussion of housing presentation
• Update on housing symposium
• Review of annual report and work plan template
• 2024 budget request

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive updates from partner organizations, and review the 2023 work plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Adoption of 2023-06-15 minutes
• Updates from Kawartha Conservation, Scugog Lake Stewards, Parks Canada, MNRF, MSIFN, Durham Region Works, MP/MPP offices
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (LSEP) updates
• Review of Healthy Lake Scugog 2023 work plan

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including a contract award for the Jobb Road Bridge replacement, a proposed pro shop operations agreement at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre, and a final report on Canada Day celebrations. The agenda also includes closed session items and staff recognitions.

• Jobb Road Bridge Replacement Contract Award (PWIS-2023-017)
• Scugog Community Recreation Centre Pro Shop Operations Agreement 2023-2026
• 2023 Canada Day Celebrations Final Report (COMS-2023-010)
• Proclamations issued by Mayor's Office for September & October 2023
• Employee Milestone Service Awards

The Committee approved a contract for the Jobb Road Bridge replacement and a pro shop operations agreement for the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. Other items included receiving a final report on 2023 Canada Day celebrations.

• Awarded Jobb Road Bridge Replacement contract to Bob Hendricksen Construction Ltd for $1,339,515.40 (excluding HST)
• Approved TSO Teamwear proposal to operate Scugog Community Recreation Centre pro shop for $2,560.00 (plus HST) annually
• Received 2023 Canada Day Celebrations Final Report for information

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on September 8, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but with no substantive business detailed in the provided text.

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index (CII), an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions or votes are scheduled. Items include correspondence from Durham Region, other municipalities, provincial ministries, and various associations.

• Durham Region public notice re: watermain cleaning and structural lining at Donelda Court, Blackstock, ON (Sept 1, 2023)
• Township of Matachewan resolution supporting legislative amendments to improve municipal codes of conduct and enforcement (Sept 5, 2023)
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing notification re: proposal to return lands in Ajax to the Greenbelt (Sept 6, 2023)
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce update (Sept 4, 2023)
• Invitations to community events: DRPS West Division Community Day (Sept 23, 2023) and Lake Simcoe Watershed Conservation Awards

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on September 6, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The committee approved a request for $10,000 in the 2024 capital budget for invasive species mitigation. Members also requested that staff coordinate with KRCA to treat Japanese Knotweed at a specific township location. The Lake Scugog Enhancement Project was reported as being significantly over budget.

• Approved request for $10,000 in 2024 capital budget for Invasive Species Mitigation
• Approved request for staff to contact KRCA regarding Japanese Knotweed treatment options
• Adopted minutes from June 14, 2023

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage-related business including updates on a street naming policy, a sign at 130 Queen Street, and the Scugog Arts Council Building. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Port Perry Fair Board and review working group reports on heritage grants, Bill 23, and Bill 108. Items include creating a heritage property priority list, a new annual report template, and a 2024 budget request.

• Street Naming Policy update
• 130 Queen Street Sign update
• Scugog Arts Council Building discussion
• Heritage Property Priority List review
• 2024 Budget Request

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved requesting a Heritage Value Statement for the Port Perry Fairgrounds to support its potential designation. The committee also approved the June 6, 2023 meeting minutes and scheduled a future meeting for October 3. A request for a status update on murals at the Scugog Arts Council was also approved.

• Approved request for Heritage Value Statement for Port Perry Fairgrounds at 15835 Old Simcoe Rd (Carried)
• Approved allocating the cost of the Fairgrounds Heritage Value Statement to the 2023 Operating Budget (Carried)
• Approved sending a letter to Scugog Arts Council regarding the status of the May 5, 2021 mural agreement (Carried)
• Adopted June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Added October 3 at 2:00 pm as an in-person meeting date

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes letters of support for MFIPPA reform, updates from the Ministry of the Environment, AMO policy updates, and community newsletters. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Letters of support from Town of Essex and Town of Fort Erie for Chatham-Kent's MFIPPA reform request
• Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks letter on EA program modernization (Aug 9, 2023)
• AMO policy update, Watchfile, and professional development notices
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates (Aug 28 and Sep 1, 2023)
• Durham Regional Police Service Women's Recruiting Symposium applications close Sep 10, 2023

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a confidential presentation on the CAO performance review, citing personal matters under the Municipal Act. The open portion includes a confirming by-law and standard procedural items. Council chambers are closed due to construction; the meeting is live-streamed.

• Closed session: CAO performance review (confidential presentation by Robyn Hulowski, Manager of Human Resources)
• Confirming By-Law 47-23 for the special council meeting
• Meeting held at Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry

Council held a closed session to discuss a CAO performance review. The meeting concluded with the passing of By-Law 47-23 to confirm the proceedings of the August 30 meeting.

• Entered closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 47-23 confirming proceedings of the August 30 meeting (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items from other municipalities, the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, and provincial/federal updates. Council members may request items be added to a future agenda, and the public can speak to items as delegations.

• Town of Georgina - Updated Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy Resolution
• City of Ottawa - Donation of Decommissioned Ambulance to St. John Ambulance
• Municipality of Shuniah - Support Resolution re: Changes to MFIPPA
• Municipality of St. Charles - Support Resolution re: Bill 5 Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce - Updates (Aug 7, 14, 18)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index (CII), an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information. Items include resolutions from other municipalities on provincial planning and Bill 3, a letter from Hamilton on Greenbelt amendments, and updates from provincial and municipal associations. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda, and the public can speak to items as delegations.

• Village of Merrickville-Wolford resolution re: Proposed Provincial Planning Statement (Aug 4, 2023)
• Township of Puslinch Resolution No. 2023-225 re: Bill 3, Special Powers and Duties of Heads of Council (Aug 8, 2023)
• City of Hamilton correspondence re: Provincial Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan (Aug 8, 2023)
• Provincial Emergency Operations Centre - EMO Daily Consolidated Situation Report (Aug 9, 2023)
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce update (Aug 4, 2023)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items such as a contract award for a fees and charges study, and correspondence from other municipalities on topics like short-term rentals and provincial planning. No decisions are made at this stage.

• Contract award for Comprehensive Fees and Charges Study (August 3, 2023)
• Greenbank Community Hall Board correspondence to Mayor and Council (July 28, 2023)
• Town of Ajax comments on Proposed Provincial Planning Statement (July 31, 2023)
• Resolutions from Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls and Puslinch on short-term rental controls
• South Huron resolution supporting changes to Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider awarding a contract for the Town Hall 1873 Bell Tower Rehabilitation, appoint a Chief Building Official and building inspectors, and pass a confirming by-law. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Contract award for Town Hall 1873 Bell Tower Rehabilitation (PWIS-2023-016)
• By-law 45-23 to appoint a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors
• Confirming by-law 46-23

Council approved a contract for bell tower rehabilitation and structure envelope repairs at Town Hall 1873. The board also passed a by-law appointing a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors.

• Awarded $238,000 contract (excluding HST) for Town Hall 1873 Bell Tower Rehabilitation & Structure Envelope Repairs to 818185 Ontario Inc. o/a Roberston Restoration
• Reallocated $70,000 from Capital Account No. 2261 to Capital Account No. 2098
• Allocated up to $152,846 to Capital Account No. 2028 from the Facility and Building Reserve
• Passed By-Law No. 45-23 appointing a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors
• Passed By-Law 46-23 confirming the proceedings of the July 31, 2023 special meeting

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. No decisions or votes occur. Items include animal shelter statistics, regional and municipal correspondence, and updates from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and AMO.

• Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter animal control statistics for 2023
• Durham Region correspondence re: Durham Deaf Services Car Wash for the Cure
• City of Woodstock resolutions re: homelessness and opioid crisis, and safe workplace
• Town of Fort Erie correspondence re: controls on Airbnb/VRBO rentals
• AMO policy update on Ontario audit of municipal finances

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence received by staff for Council and the public. It includes items such as a youth grant program, support resolutions from other municipalities, and updates from provincial and municipal organizations. No decisions are being made.

• Youth Initiative Grant submissions open until August 31, 2023
• Infrastructure Canada correspondence re: Blackstock Recreation Complex Arena Replacement
• Township of Brock resolution re: municipal codes of conduct
• Town of Parry Sound resolution re: Bill 23 and housing/water protection
• Municipality of North Perth resolution re: reducing municipal insurance costs

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. No decisions are made. Items include a contract award memo for a Community Risk Assessment, correspondence from other municipalities, and updates from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce.

• Contract Award P2023-07 for Community Risk Assessment (memo from Fire Chief)
• Region of Durham explores potential use of former Ritson School property
• Resolution from Grey Highlands re: school bus arm cameras
• Resolution from Grey Highlands re: Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)
• Support resolution from Elgin County re: licensed home-based childcare spaces

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions are being made; items may be added to future committee agendas if Council members request it. The package includes correspondence from the Township, the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies.

• Correspondence regarding enforcement at Birchwood Luxury Camping
• Region of Durham report on Automated Speed Enforcement and Red-Light Camera Program update
• Municipality of Clarington correspondence on Proposed Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 97
• Town of Petrolia recommendation to increase allowable spaces for licensed home-based childcare
• Township of Selwyn resolution on short-term rentals

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a short agenda. The main business is a by-law to appoint a new Clerk for the Township of Scugog, which would repeal the appointments of Becky Jamieson and Sandra Frey. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law and standard procedural items like a closed session and land acknowledgment.

• By-law 43-23 to appoint a Clerk for the Township of Scugog, repealing appointments of Becky Jamieson and Sandra Frey
• By-law 44-23 confirming the special council meeting proceedings

Council passed a by-law to appoint Ralph Walton as Clerk. The CAO noted this is an interim position for 6-8 months while the Township conducts a Core/Service Level review.

• Passed By-Law No. 43-23 to appoint Ralph Walton as Clerk (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 44-23 confirming proceedings of the July 3, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. It includes items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations. No decisions are being made; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham notice of passing a new Regional Development (June 23, 2023)
• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee resolution re: backyard chickens in Pickering
• Durham Region response to provincial consultation on Bill 97 (Helping Homeowners, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023)
• Municipality of North Perth resolution re: vacant building official positions
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates (June 23 and 26, 2023)

Council Meeting

Scugog Township Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project design, a contract award for an asset management system, and two zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes closed-session items on land purchase and CUPE negotiations, plus notices of motion on a community safety zone and enforcement at Birchwood Luxury Camping.

• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project design presentation and report (PWIS-2023-013)
• Enterprise Asset and Work Order Management Solution project award (FIN-2023-027)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 605 High Point Road (By-law 40-23)
• Temporary use by-law for 1401 Scugog Line 6 (By-law 41-23)
• Notice of motion for community safety zone and enforcement at Birchwood Luxury Camping

Council approved a collective agreement with CUPE Local 1785-01 and corresponding cost-of-living increases for staff. The board also voted to delay zoning and building enforcement for Birchwood Luxury Camping until the end of 2023. Additionally, Council approved the 2023-2024 Blackstock Arena operating schedule.

• Approved Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 1785-01 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2027)
• Approved cost of living and benefit increases for Council, Management, and Non-Union staff
• Approved Blackstock Arena to operate seven days a week for 2023-2024 season
• Approved purchase and installation of a kayak launcher at Government Pier using donated funds
• Waived Latcham Centre fees for Scugog Council for the Arts
• Declared Sept 23 & 24 as Culture Days in Scugog
• Delayed zoning bylaw and building enforcement at Birchwood Luxury Camping until end of 2023, pending safety inspections

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes, review its six-month work plan, and hear a presentation on the LSEP project from the Director of Community Services. The committee will also discuss correspondence from a resident about rural transit challenges and a Durham Region News article on accessibility.

• Review of 2023 SADIE Committee Six (6) Month Work Plan
• LSEP Project Review and update by Carol Coleman, Director of Community Services
• Correspondence from a Scugog resident on Durham Region Transportation and Rural Transit Challenges
• Discussion of Durham Region News article 'More than just parking spaces and doorways'
• Adoption of 2023-04-18 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hold public meetings and receive reports on three zoning by-law amendment applications, including one for a temporary use by-law. The committee will also discuss a contract award for a stormwater pond cleanout design, school crossing guard prioritization, and an environmental assessment for a bridge. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the CAO performance review and a planning education session.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-02-2023) – 1671 King Street, Delpark Homes (Port Perry) Inc.
• Temporary Use By-law Application (Z/03/2023) – 1401 Scugog Line 6, Big Brothers and Sisters of North Durham
• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-01-2023) – 662 Townline Road – M. and M. Tillaart
• Contract award for Georgian Wood SWM Pond Cleanout Design (PWIS-2023-009)
• Scugog Line 8 Bridge Amended Environmental Assessment (PWIS-2023-012)

The committee held a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 1671 King Street. The committee received the information report and requested that staff provide a recommendation on the application at the earliest opportunity.

• Received Report DEV-2023-017 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Z-02-2023) for 1671 King Street (Carried)
• Requested staff report back to Council with a recommendation on the 1671 King Street application (Carried)

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting virtually to review five grant applications from local organizations, including the Rotary Club of Port Perry, Scugog Council for the Arts, Lake Scugog Regatta Association, Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club, and Community Care Durham. The committee will also adopt minutes from its March 20, 2023 meeting. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Rotary Club of Port Perry Ontario — Port Perry Petals Charitable Event
• Scugog Council for the Arts — Culture Days
• Lake Scugog Regatta Association — Caesarea Regatta
• Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club — Training event
• Community Care Durham — Kilometres for CCD

The Committee reviewed five grant applications for local events. Four requests were approved for funding, while one was denied for failing to meet the application deadline.

• Approved $500 grant to Rotary Club of Port Perry for Latcham Centre rental (Carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Scugog Council for the Arts for Culture Days Event (Carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Lake Scugog Regatta Association for Caesarea Regatta (Carried)
• Denied $1,000 grant request from Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club due to missed deadline (Carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Community Care Durham for Kilometers for CCD event (Carried)
• Adopted March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions are made; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested. The package includes a contract award memo, correspondence from other municipalities, and updates from local organizations.

• Contract award for supply and delivery of one One Ton Crew Cab with dump body (memo from Manager of Public Works)
• Correspondence from Clarington declaring Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic
• Correspondence from West Grey supporting Bell Hydro Infrastructure and Highway Traffic Act amendments
• Correspondence from Bradford West Gwillimbury on Right to Repair
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates (June 9 and 12)

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes, review a draft 2023 work plan, and hear updates from partner agencies including Kawartha Conservation, Parks Canada, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed; most items are reports and updates.

• Adoption of 2023-04-11 meeting minutes
• Revised 2023 meeting dates
• Draft 2023 Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee Work Plan
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project updates from Kawartha Conservation, Scugog Lake Stewards, and Township
• Reports from KCA, SLS, Parks Canada, MNRF, MSIFN, Durham Region Works, MP and MPP offices

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee approved a recommendation for Council to endorse its 2023 work plan. The committee also endorsed the draft design for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (LSEP) and authorized a Memorandum of Understanding between the committee, the Township, Kawartha Conservation, and Scugog Lake Stewards Inc.

• Adopted April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adjusted September meeting to Sept 13 and November meeting to Nov 2
• Recommended Council endorse the 2023 work plan as amended (Carried)
• Endorsed the draft design for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (Carried)
• Authorized Chair to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for the LSEP (Carried)
• Received updates from KCA, SLS, and Parks Canada for information (Carried)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on June 14, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The committee adopted the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project and received updates on the Port Perry permeable pavement project and the 2024 tree planting program.

• Adopted April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items such as a contract award for Granular 'A' material, notices from the Region of Durham, and various resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are made at this stage; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Contract award for supply and delivery of Granular 'A' material (June 8, 2023)
• Notice of study commencement for a sanitary sewage pumping station to service the Port Perry Employment Area
• Chalk Lake Springs temporarily closed during Lake Ridge Road construction
• Ajax Public Library Board support for consumption and treatment sites
• Clarington initiating 5-year Official Plan review

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee approved its 2023 work plan, adding a screening of the film "Thanksgiving" and a museum subcommittee. Members also heard from Central Counties Tourism about a strategy refresh and discussed a discounted tourism ad in Canada Travel magazine.

• 2023 work plan approved, forwarded to Council for June 26, 2023 agenda
• Museum subcommittee formed with Carey Nicholson, Robert Rock, David Slute
• Film and T.V. subcommittee formed with Michael Filip, Lisa Follows, Robert Rock, Christy Stone-Curry
• Tourism ad in Canada Travel magazine valued at $9,000, negotiated to $2,800
• Central Counties Tourism offered to assist with Scugog Community Tourism Strategy refresh

The Committee approved the 2023 Work Plan with amendments to include a screening of the film 'Thanksgiving' and the creation of a museum subcommittee. Two new subcommittees were established to support museum and film/TV initiatives. The Work Plan was forwarded to Council for the June 26, 2023 agenda.

• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved amended 2023 Work Plan for submission to Council (Carried)
• Established museum subcommittee consisting of Carey Nicholson, Robert Rock, and David Slute (Carried)
• Established film and T.V. subcommittee (Carried)
• Appointed Michael Filip, Lisa Follows, Robert Rock, and Christy Stone-Curry to film and T.V. subcommittee (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with a closed session to discuss the CAO performance review process. The main public business is considering two by-laws to authorize lease agreements with the Port Perry Tennis Club and the Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club Inc., followed by a confirming by-law.

• Closed session to discuss CAO performance review process (personal matters about an identifiable individual)
• By-Law 37-23: lease agreement with Port Perry Tennis Club
• By-Law 38-23: lease agreement with Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club Inc
• By-Law 39-23: confirming by-law for the special council meeting

Council passed two by-laws to authorize lease agreements for the Port Perry Tennis Club and Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club Inc. Council also received a report on a contract award for a service delivery and organizational review and decided to appoint a council member to the associated steering committee.

• Approved Report CAO-2023-007 regarding Service Delivery and Organizational Review contract award
• Approved appointment of a Council member to the Service Delivery and Organizational Review Steering Committee
• Passed By-Law 37-23 to authorize a lease agreement for Port Perry Tennis Club
• Passed By-Law 38-23 to authorize a lease agreement for Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club Inc
• Passed By-Law 39-23 confirming the proceedings of the June 7, 2023 special meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, reviewing a six-month work plan, and receiving updates from working groups on heritage grants, the museum, and provincial legislation (Bills 23 and 108). They will also discuss heritage permit matters and correspondence. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Adoption of 2023-04-04 meeting minutes
• Review of 2023 six-month work plan
• Heritage Grant Working Group update on Port Perry United Church and Panorama
• Museum Working Group update
• Updates on Bill 23 and Bill 108 working groups

The committee approved seeking a Heritage Value Statement for the Scugog Shores Museum Village and the Prince Albert United Church. The Museum Working Group was dissolved following a detailed assessment of required repairs for museum buildings. The committee also reviewed at-risk properties in Wards 1 and 2 due to Bill 23 regulations.

• Approved support for staff to obtain a Heritage Value Statement for Scugog Shores Museum Village (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Heritage Consultant Peter Wokral to generate a Heritage Value Statement for Prince Albert United Church (Carried)
• Approved funding for Prince Albert United Church statement from 2023 Operating Budget (Carried)
• Dissolved the Museum Working Group (Carried)
• Adopted April 4, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Noted Port Perry United Church withdrew its Heritage Grant application

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports and new business. Items include a legal opinion on amending the Food Truck By-Law 48-14, an updated Memorandum of Understanding for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project, and several financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Legal opinion on amendment to Food Truck By-Law 48-14
• Updated Memorandum of Understanding for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project
• 2022 Operating Surplus report (FIN-2023-024)
• Reserve and Reserve Funds 2022 closing and 2023 opening (FIN-2023-025)
• 2024 Budget Timetable (FIN-2023-023)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved the allocation of a 2022 operating surplus into five different reserve funds. The committee also endorsed the 2024 budget timetable and designated the 2022 Canada Day Celebrations as an Event of Municipal Significance.

• Transferred $147,800 operating surplus to Roads, Vehicle & Equipment, Building & Facilities, Municipal Projects, and Major Facilities reserves
• Endorsed the proposed 2024 Budget Timetable (FIN-2023-023)
• Deemed 2022 Canada Day Celebrations an Event of Municipal Significance
• Waived criminal background check requirements for Canada Day vendors under By-law 48-14 and By-law 19-15
• Received report on Reserve and Reserve Funds 2022 Closing and 2023 Opening (FIN-2023-025)
• Received legal opinion regarding an amendment to Food Truck By-law 48-14

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. No decisions or votes are scheduled; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham notice of adoption of 2023 Official Plan
• Region of Durham Land Division Committee meeting July 10, 2023
• Correspondence from multiple municipalities supporting Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)
• Correspondence regarding proposed Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 97 changes
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates (May 26 and May 29)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved its 2023 work plan, removing a line item about advocating for a walk-in clinic after learning the Port Perry Medical Associates clinic has been renamed an Urgent Care clinic. The committee also allocated its $500 budget to support the Building Business Forum on October 19, 2023, and recommended Council provide a letter of support for expanding Southlake Communities Futures Funding to include Scugog and Uxbridge.

• Removed walk-in clinic advocacy from 2023 work plan
• Approved $500 budget for Building Business Forum on October 19, 2023
• Recommended Council letter of support for Southlake Communities Futures Funding boundary expansion to include Scugog and Uxbridge
• Discussed 'Welcome Wagon' program for new businesses, with scope to be shared in September

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved its 2023 Work Plan and allocated its $500 budget to the Building Business Forum. The committee also recommended that Council support the expansion of South Lake Communities Futures Funding to include Scugog and Uxbridge.

• Approved minutes of the May 4, 2023 meeting
• Removed walk-in clinic advocacy from the 2023 Work Plan
• Approved use of $500 budget for the Building Business Forum
• Approved 2023 Work Plan as amended for Council review
• Requested Council provide a letter of support for South Lake Communities Futures Funding boundary expansion

Council Meeting

Scugog Council meets May 29, 2023, with a closed session at 4 PM and open session at 6:30 PM. The open agenda includes presentations on the 2022 audited financial statements, the library annual report, and delegations on a refreshment truck by-law and road allowance purchases. Council will also consider by-laws to stop up, close, and convey portions of road allowances at Scugog Line 4, PIN 268110052, and 12375 Ashburn Road, and receive reports on operating results and a new website project.

• By-law 16-23 to stop up and convey road allowance between 570 and 580 Scugog Line 4 (PIN 268110053)
• By-law 17-23 to stop up and convey road allowance Part Lot 7, Concession 3, Reach (PIN 268110052)
• By-law 18-23 to stop up and convey road allowance along 12375 Ashburn Road (PIN 268110049)
• Presentation of 2022 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements by BDO
• Delegation from Two Blokes Cidery regarding amendment to refreshment truck by-law

Council declared the Mountjoy Road allowance between Townline and East Quarter Line surplus to township needs. Several appointments and resignations were processed for municipal advisory committees. The disposition of certain municipal lands was deferred pending further open session input.

• Declared Mountjoy Road allowance between Townline and East Quarter Line surplus (Carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with land disposition for Mountjoy Road allowance per Land Sale Policy (Carried)
• Accepted resignations of John Lucyk and Martha Casson from Scugog Housing Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Appointed James Lusted and Kristen Soutar to Scugog Housing Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Appointed James Kamstra and Kat Senyk to Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Updated Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee terms to eight voting members (Carried)
• Accepted resignations of Ali Shaker, Jill Thompson and Candace Morgan from SADIE Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Directed staff to re-advertise for Community Grants and SADIE Advisory Committees (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, with no decisions or discussions taking place. Items include support resolutions from other municipalities on topics like tax sales, insurance costs, school bus stop arm cameras, and the Highway Traffic Act.

• Support for Town of Cobourg re: municipalities retaining surplus proceeds from tax sales
• Support for Town of Greater Napanee re: reducing municipal insurance costs
• Support for North Perth re: school bus stop arm cameras (from West Grey and Evanturel)
• Support for Bill 5 Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Support for Town of Lincoln re: municipal heritage register

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, with no decisions or discussions taking place. Items include construction notices, requests for employment conversion, and resolutions from other municipalities.

• Durham Region construction notices for Goodwood Road (Regional Road 21) and Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) paved shoulders
• Request for employment conversion at 1520, 1540, and 1580 Reach Street, Port Perry
• Resolutions from other municipalities on school board elections, municipal insurance costs, and pole infrastructure
• Letter of support for a resolution regarding the Cannabis Act
• Resolution in response to the opioid crisis

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, review and adopt previous minutes, and discuss a 2023 six-month work plan and secondary dwelling units. The meeting is largely procedural with a few substantive discussion items.

• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Review of 2023 six-month work plan (quick wins)
• Discussion of secondary dwelling units
• Adoption of 2022-09-08 meeting minutes

The committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. Members discussed a six-month work plan focused on secondary dwelling units and affordable housing information gathering.

• Elected Christine Robinson as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Tracy McGarry as Vice Chairperson (Carried)
• Adopted September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for May 16, September 14, and November 9 (Carried)

CANCELLED - Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Council Information Index

This is an information package (Council Information Index), not a meeting. Council and the public are informed of correspondence received, including a contract award for a picnic shelter replacement at Joe Fowler Memorial Park, regional building activity data, and numerous resolutions from other municipalities on topics like Bill 5, school bus stop arm cameras, and tax sale surplus. No votes or decisions occur at this session.

• Contract award for Joe Fowler Memorial Park Picnic Shelter Replacement (May 9, 2023)
• Region of Durham 2022 Annual Building Activity Review (May 5, 2023)
• Region of Durham construction notice for Lake Ridge Road (May 11, 2023)
• Multiple resolutions from other municipalities supporting Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022)
• Multiple resolutions from other municipalities regarding school bus stop arm cameras

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to hear delegations from local groups about upcoming 2023 events and to review several 2022 annual financial reports, including building permit fees, reserve funds, and leasing. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items under the consent agenda.

• Delegation by Theatre on the Ridge regarding 2023 summer happenings
• Delegation by Oak Ridges Hospice regarding the 2023 Hike for Hospice
• Delegation by Scugog Chamber of Commerce regarding the 2023 Scugog Beer and Cider Festival
• Report DEV-2023-015 on Scugog Online Business Toolkit
• Report FIN-2023-014: Building Permit Fees Annual Report for 2022

The committee directed staff to commence bargaining negotiations with CUPE Local 1785-01 and report back on outcomes. It also approved exclusive use of Palmer Park for the Scugog Chamber of Commerce Beer Festival on August 11-12, 2023, with alcohol policy exemptions. Several delegations were received, including updates from Theatre on the Ridge, Oak Ridges Hospice, and the Scugog Online Business Toolkit.

• Directed staff to begin CUPE Local 1785-01 bargaining negotiations and report back (carried)
• Approved exclusive use of Palmer Park for Scugog Chamber of Commerce Beer Festival on August 11-12, 2023, as an event of Municipal Significance with music until 11:00 p.m. (carried)
• Approved alcohol policy exemptions: commemorative glass steins allowed and craft beer over 5% alcohol content permitted (carried)
• Received delegation from Theatre on the Ridge regarding 2023 summer season (carried)
• Received delegation from Oak Ridges Hospice regarding 6th Annual Hike for Hospice on June 4, 2023 (carried)
• Received report FIN-2023-016, Canada Community Building Fund 2022 Annual Report (carried)
• Received report FIN-2023-017, Parkland Reserve Fund 2022 Treasurer’s Annual Statement (carried)
• Received report DEV-2023-015, Scugog Online Business Toolkit (carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions will be made. The package includes items on a Museum Master Plan, Durham Region's new Official Plan, and numerous letters from other municipalities, mostly supporting Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act).

• Community Services memo on Museum Master Plan kick-off (May 4, 2023)
• Region of Durham correspondence on Envision Durham recommendations and special meeting for final draft Regional Official Plan (May 17, 2023)
• Multiple letters from Ontario municipalities supporting Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• City of Pickering letters opposing a Pickering Airport and supporting Bill 74, Missing Persons Amendment Act 2023
• Emergency Management Ontario compliance results letter to Township of Scugog

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee adopted the April 14 minutes and discussed a draft 2023 work plan, agreeing on seven items including a business retention and expansion program, a business forum, zoning research for on-farm diversified uses, and a welcome wagon for new businesses. Two working groups were established: one for the welcome wagon program and one to research other municipalities' zoning for on-farm diversified uses. The committee also heard about the upcoming Walk for Dog Guides event on May 28 in Port Perry.

• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2023 meeting
• Approved 2023 work plan with 7 items (BR&E, BBF, zoning, skills, transit, welcome wagon, walk-in clinic)
• Established working group for welcome wagon program (Rock, Macfarlane, Large)
• Established working group for on-farm diversified use zoning research (Puckrin, Somerville, Jibb, Puterbough, Waller)
• Walk for Dog Guides on May 28, 2023, ending at Old Flame Brewing Co.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved its 2023 Work Plan, including items such as conducting a Scugog Business Program, creating a Welcome Wagon program for new businesses, and advocating for a walk-in clinic. Two working groups were established: one for the Welcome Wagon (members: Robert Rock, Glen Macfarlane, Karey Anne Large) and one for researching on-farm diversified use zoning (members: Brett Puckrin, Matthew Somerville, Stacey Jibb, Carolyn Puterbough, Penny Waller). The minutes of the April 14, 2023 meeting were also adopted.

• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Approved 2023 Work Plan with seven items (carried)
• Established working group for Welcome Wagon program (carried)
• Established working group for on-farm diversified use zoning research (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:06 a.m. (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee met on May 4, 2023, and discussed a draft 2023 work plan, including ideas for a winter event, longer store hours, a film working group, and a possible tourism reserve funded by film fees. Staff will refine the brainstormed items and circulate them before the next meeting, with a goal to approve the plan in June. The committee also heard a presentation on the Scugog Business Program and appointed a member to its leadership team.

• Discussed creating a 'Tourism Reserve' funded by a fee on film productions, in addition to regular fees; staff to investigate
• Brainstormed 2023 work plan items: winter/shoulder season event, longer store hours, cultural asset listing, event calendar collaboration, film working group
• Lisa Follows volunteered to represent the committee on the Scugog Business Program leadership team
• Goal to approve 2023 work plan at June 8 meeting for inclusion in June 26 Council agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for June 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

The Tourism Advisory Committee discussed potential 2023 work plan items including a winter event, extended store hours, and a tourism reserve fee, but took no final decisions. Staff will refine the ideas and circulate them before the June 8 meeting, where the plan is expected to be approved and forwarded to the June 26 Council agenda. The committee also appointed a member to the Sogog Business Program leadership team.

• Adopted minutes of April 6, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Appointed Lisa Follows to represent the committee on the Sogog Business Program leadership team
• Directed staff to investigate a tourism reserve fee and refine brainstormed work plan items for email circulation before next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 p.m. (moved by Michael Filip, carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence and reports from regional bodies, other municipalities, and organizations for Council's and the public's information. No decisions are being made; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Invest Durham Annual Report 2022 information report
• Proposed Durham Greener Buildings Program correspondence and report
• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee membership appointments
• Paved shoulders public notices for Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) and Regional Road 57
• Kawartha Conservation 2023 Preliminary Budget letter

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Animal Services Committee is meeting to consider two minor variance applications: A/05/2023 by C. & J. Spicer at 19 Bayview Crescent (Lot 6, Plan 628, Ward 4) and A/06/2023 by K. & B. Stephen at 20 Castle Harbour Drive (Lot 88, Plan 40M-1380, Ward 5). Planner Nicola Alston will present both applications. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, minutes adoption, and announcements.

• Minor Variance Application A/05/2023 - C. & J. Spicer, 19 Bayview Crescent, Ward 4
• Minor Variance Application A/06/2023 - K. & B. Stephen, 20 Castle Harbour Drive, Ward 5
• Public comments accepted via email or at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry

Council Meeting

Scugog Council is meeting to consider a full consent agenda, including the 2023 final levy by-law that sets tax rates, an updated memorandum of understanding for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project, and recommended implementation guidelines for the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes several by-laws, such as a zoning amendment for 17400 Island Road, a fees and charges amendment, and appointments of municipal law enforcement officers. Several advisory committee minutes and a correspondence from Kawartha Conservation are also on the consent agenda.

• 2023 Final Levy By-Law (FIN-2023-015) setting tax rates
• Updated Memorandum of Understanding for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (PWIS-2023-008)
• Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan implementation guidelines (DEV-2023-014)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 17400 Island Road (By-law 28-23)
• Appointment of Blake Cullaton and Carter Benns as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (By-law 32-23)

Council approved the 2023 Final Tax Levy By-Law and passed several municipal by-laws regarding zoning, service fees, and officer appointments. The body also approved community grants for local organizations and received a presentation on the Emergency Management Program.

• Adopted 2023 Final Tax Levy By-Law (CR-2023-144)
• Passed By-Law 28-23 amending zoning for 17400 Island Road (CR-2023-145)
• Passed By-Law 29-23 imposing fees for services and municipal property use (CR-2023-146)
• Passed By-Law 30-23 to levy taxation rates for 2023 (CR-2023-147)
• Passed By-Law 32-23 appointing Blake Cullaton and Carter Benns as Law Enforcement, Property Standards, and Lottery Licensing Officers (CR-2023-148)
• Passed By-Law 33-23 repealing Advisory Committee Terms of References (CR-2023-149)
• Approved $500 grants to Greenbank District Lions Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters (CR-2023-151)
• Approved $500 grant to Port Perry Farmers Market, reduced from $1,000 (CR-2023-151)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled. Items include notices from the Region of Durham, correspondence from other municipalities, and newsletters.

• Region of Durham notice of construction on Lakeridge Road (Reg. Rd. 23 and Reg. Rd. 9)
• Town of Ajax motion on establishing a provincial short-term rental system
• Town of Ajax motion on recognizing the intimate partner violence epidemic
• Municipality of North Perth resolution on school bus stop arm cameras
• Town of Plympton-Wyoming support resolutions on reducing municipal insurance costs and retaining surplus proceeds from tax sales

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity (SADIE) Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to organize itself: electing a chair and vice-chair, adopting prior minutes, and planning a six-month work plan of 'quick wins'. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of 2022-06-01 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes
• Discussion of 2023 SADIE Committee meeting dates
• Development of a 6-month work plan of 'quick wins'

The committee elected a Chair and Vice Chair and adopted the minutes from June 1, 2022. Members approved the 2023 meeting dates and discussed potential work plan items, including site plan reviews and accessibility tool kits.

• Elected Patricia Thomas as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Kelsey Ford as Vice Chairperson (Carried)
• Adopted June 1, 2022 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (Carried)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for April 18, June 20, September 19, and November 21 (Carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hold a closed session to discuss the CAO's performance review, then consider a zoning by-law amendment for 17400 Island Road, a conceptual design for accessible changerooms at Birdseye Pool, and a land-use agreement for the Port Perry Farmer's Market.

• Zoning by-law amendment application Z/12/2022 for 17400 Island Road (Fourteen Estates Ltd. and M. Dawkins-Treloar)
• Birdseye Pool accessible changerooms conceptual design presentation by Barry Bryan Associates
• Port Perry Farmer's Market land-use agreement delegation and report
• Closed session for CAO performance review (personal matters about an identifiable individual)

The committee approved a conceptual design for accessible changerooms at Birdseye Pool and authorized a land use agreement for the Port Perry Farmer's Market. Additionally, the committee expressed support for funding applications to rehabilitate the Old Mill.

• Approved preferred conceptual design for Birdseye Pool Accessible Changerooms (PCA-2023-025)
• Directed staff to seek building efficiencies for Birdseye Pool by considering a single facility (PCA-2023-025)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign Land Usage Agreement for Port Perry Farmer's Market (PCA-2023-027)
• Approved waiving hydro fees for the Port Perry Farmer's Market (PCA-2023-027)
• Supported Jeff Fleischmann of S.A. Sutcliffe in applying for grants to renovate the Old Mill (PCA-2023-029)

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence for Council and the public. It includes statutory public notices for minor variance applications at 19 Bayview Crescent and 20 Castle Harbour Drive, plus correspondence from other municipalities and provincial ministries. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Minor variance notice A-05-2023 for 19 Bayview Crescent
• Minor variance notice A-06-2023 for 20 Castle Harbour Drive
• Region of Durham notice re: Envision Durham special meeting
• Provincial letter re: Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act
• Support resolutions on tax sale surplus and school bus stop arm cameras

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee held its 2023 organizational meeting, electing Keith Williams as Chair and Michael Cascone as Vice Chair. Members reviewed committee terms of reference and rules of procedure, heard a presentation on the Scugog Business Program, and discussed the 2021 work plan and the Growing North Durham action plan. The committee also set its 2023 meeting schedule and planned a May 5 work-planning session.

• Elected Keith Williams as Chair and Michael Cascone as Vice Chair for 2023
• Reviewed Economic Development Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure (By-law 25-23)
• Scugog Business Program presentation: seeking volunteer interviewers; Keith Williams, Penny Waller, Mike Cascone, Matthew Somerville volunteered
• Discussed 2021 EDAC work plan; noted lack of servicing in employment area as top reason investors don't choose Scugog
• Set 2023 meetings: May 5, June 2, September 8, November 3, first Fridays at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers

The committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair and adopted the minutes from September 2022. Members established a meeting schedule for 2023 and identified volunteers for the Scugog Business Program. A dedicated meeting was scheduled for May 5th to establish the 2023 work plan.

• Elected Keith Williams as Chairperson (6-3)
• Elected Michael Cascone as Vice Chairperson (acclaimed)
• Adopted September 16, 2022 meeting minutes as amended
• Set regular meeting schedule for first Friday of every other month at 9 p.m.
• Scheduled May 5th meeting at 9 a.m. to establish 2023 work plan
• Scheduled subsequent meetings for June 2nd, September 8th, and November 3rd

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on April 12, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments to review.

The committee acclaimed its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer. Members approved a $1,000 expenditure for seedlings for upcoming community events and voted to move to a hybrid meeting format.

• Acclaimed Keiko Lui as Chairperson
• Acclaimed Zahir Jina as Vice Chairperson
• Acclaimed Steven Ardron as Committee Treasurer
• Approved hybrid format for meetings (CARRIED)
• Approved $1,000 for seedlings for Farmers Market and RH Cornish wellness event (CARRIED)

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The committee will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, adopt previous meeting minutes, and receive updates from partner organizations including Kawartha Conservation, Scugog Lake Stewards, Parks Canada, and the Ministry of Natural Resources. A Lake Scugog Enhancement Project update will be presented by Kawartha Conservation, the fundraising committee, and Township staff. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of 2022-09-13 Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee Minutes
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project update from Kawartha Conservation, Scugog Lake Stewards fundraising committee, and Scugog Township
• Reports from Kawartha Conservation, Scugog Lake Stewards, Parks Canada, MNRF, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Durham Region Works, and MP/MPP offices
• Discussion of 2023 remaining meeting dates and 2023 work plan

The committee elected its 2023 leadership and established a meeting schedule for the remainder of the year. Members received progress updates on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (LSEP) and various environmental initiatives from the Kawartha Conservation Authority and Scugog Lake Stewards.

• Elected Bobbie Drew as Chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Elected Rob Messervey as Vice Chairperson for 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from September 13, 2022 (Carried)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates: April 11, June 15, September 21, and November 16 (Carried)
• Received updates from KCA, SLS, and Parks Canada for information (Carried)
• Received Lake Scugog Enhancement Project updates for information (Carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee elected Carey Nicholson as Chair and Stewart Bennett as Vice Chair. The committee agreed to dedicate its next meeting to creating a 2023 work plan and discussed forming subcommittees for film and the museum. Future presentations will cover film projects in Durham Region and visitor data from Central Counties Tourism.

• Election of Chair (Carey Nicholson) and Vice Chair (Stewart Bennett)
• Committee will create a 2023 work plan at the May 4 meeting
• Discussion of forming subcommittees for film and museum
• Future presentations: film projects in Durham Region and Environics visitor data report
• Review of 2018 Scugog Community Tourism Strategy, may need updating

The Committee elected Carey Nicholson as Chair and Stewart Bennett as Vice Chair. Members adopted the June 14, 2022 minutes and established a 2023 meeting schedule. The group agreed to dedicate the May 4 meeting to creating a 2023 work plan.

• Elected Carey Nicholson as Chair
• Appointed Stewart Bennett as Vice Chair
• Adopted June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Scheduled regular meetings for the first or second Thursday of every other month at 2:30 p.m.
• Scheduled next meeting for May 4 to establish a 2023 work plan

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions are being made. The package includes correspondence from other municipalities, including comments on Durham Region's draft Official Plan, and various resolutions and updates.

• Township of Scugog report DEV-2023-012 on Envision Durham draft Official Plan
• Comments from Clarington, Oshawa on Durham Region's draft Official Plan
• Support resolutions from Plympton-Wyoming on intimate partner violence, Bill 5, municipal insurance costs, and tax sale surplus
• Request from Malone Given Parsons for reconsideration of employment conversion in Envision Durham
• Updates from Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Scugog Chamber of Commerce, and Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee elected Guy Latreille as Chair and Marina Brock as Vice Chair for 2023. Members established four working groups to address museum reviews, heritage grants, and legislative updates regarding Bill 23 and Bill 108. The committee also approved the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Elected Guy Latreille as Chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Elected Marina Brock as Vice Chairperson for 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted September 6, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for April 4, June 6, September 5, and November 7 (Carried)
• Approved formation of working groups for Museum, Heritage Grants, Bill 23, and Bill 108 (Carried)
• Determined 264 Mary Street is not designated and will only receive encouragement to consider heritage aspects

Special Council Meeting

Council approved the construction of prefabricated washrooms at Palmer Park and adopted new terms of reference and procedural rules for several advisory committees.

• Awarded $490,439 contract (excluding HST) to Green Flush Technologies for Palmer Park washrooms
• Approved Terms of Reference for 9 advisory committees, including Housing, Tourism, and Economic Development
• Passed By-Law 25-23 adopting Rules of Procedures for all Advisory Committees and Hall Boards
• Directed staff to develop a detailed committee appointment process policy by year end
• Endorsed grant application to the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility for Palmer Park washroom funding

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to receive presentations and consider consent agenda items. Delegations include Durham Regional Police 2022 year-end report and policing statistics, Port Perry Dog Guides walk, and a planning delegation on Durham Region's Envision Durham municipal comprehensive review. Consent items include a fire agreement with Uxbridge, fee schedule additions, and an asset retirement obligations policy.

• Durham Regional Police 2022 year-end report and policing statistics delegation
• Fire agreement with Township of Uxbridge (FIRE-2023-002)
• Additions to Schedule F to Fees and Charges By-law 04-23 (COMS-2023-003)
• Envision Durham draft official plan report (DEV-2023-012)
• Asset Retirement Obligations Policy (FIN-2023-013)

The Committee approved several reports and policies, including a new Asset Retirement Obligations Policy. Council endorsed specific amendments to the Region of Durham's Official Plan regarding affordable housing and hamlet policies. A request was also passed to convert specific lands on Reach Street to a community areas designation.

• Adopted Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) Policy for 2023 implementation
• Endorsed comments on Durham Region's Official Plan, requesting 35% affordable housing in Strategic Growth Areas
• Requested conversion of lands at 1520, 1540, and 1580 Reach Street to community areas designation
• Waived $3,837.00 in rental fees for Palmer Park for the 2023 Dragon Boats Festival
• Authorized Memorandum of Understanding renewal with Scugog Float Flyers Club
• Approved additions to Schedule F to Fees and Charges By-law 04-23
• Waived 2023 event fees for Port Perry Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides
• Received 2022 Year End Report and Policing Statistics from Durham Regional Police

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for information only, not a meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled. Items include correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations.

• Region of Durham - Durham Active Transportation Committee Membership Appointments
• Town of Whitby - Envision Durham Draft Regional Official Plan
• Town of Ajax - Support for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Town of Fort Frances - School Board Elections
• Town of Fort Erie - Declarations of Emergency for Homelessness, Mental Health and Opioid Addiction

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Scugog Committee of Adjustment meeting on March 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

Council will vote on the 2023 final operating budget, a playground replacement contract, and a zoning by-law amendment. A delegation from Scugog Arts will propose creating a Poet Laureate position, and a notice of motion on the same topic is scheduled.

• 2023 Final Operating Budget (FIN-2023-009)
• Roy E. Cater Park Playground Replacement contract award (PWIS-2023-004)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 1082 Scugog Line 9 (By-law 22-23)
• Delegation from Scugog Arts proposing a Poet Laureate for the Township
• Notice of Motion regarding Poet Laureate by Councillor LeRoy

Council approved the 2023 Net Operating Budget and set the tax levy at $17,266,500. Other key actions included awarding a playground replacement contract and endorsing the appointment of a Poet Laureate.

• Approved 2023 Net Operating Budget of $17,591,500
• Set 2023 tax levy at $17,266,500
• Approved $2,938,000 transfer to Roads and Other Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund
• Approved $388,300 transfer to Vehicles and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
• Approved $327,000 transfer to Building and Facilities Capital Reserve Fund
• Awarded $73,647 contract to Playground Planners for Roy E. Carter Park playground replacement
• Endorsed proposal to appoint a Poet Laureate for the Township of Scugog
• Appointed Christy Stone-Curry to the Tourism Advisory Committee

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled. Items include correspondence from other municipalities on topics such as housing, parking, cannabis, and elections.

• City of Oshawa amendments to Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 related to parking study
• Town of Whitby Municipal Housing Pledge
• Region of Peel infrastructure planning requests to support Bill 23 housing targets
• Multiple municipalities call for Cannabis Act review
• FCM Housing Accelerator Fund information

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hold public meetings and consider reports on two zoning by-law amendment applications. One application concerns 17400 Island Road (Z/12/2022) and the other concerns 1082 Scugog Line 9 (Z/13/2022). The committee will also receive delegations from Durham Region Works and a local army cadet corps.

• Public meeting for proposed zoning by-law amendment at 17400 Island Road (Z/12/2022)
• Information and recommendation report on zoning amendment for 1082 Scugog Line 9 (Z/13/2022) to remove agricultural hold
• Delegation from Durham Region Works Department providing an overview
• Delegation from 41 PPHS Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps regarding 125th anniversary

The committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to remove a holding symbol for a property on Scugog Line 9. They also received an information report for a proposed amendment at 17400 Island Road and requested a future recommendation from staff.

• Approved removal of Holding (H) symbol at 1082 Scugog Line 9 to permit a single detached dwelling, secondary dwelling unit, and three accessory buildings (Carried)
• Received information report for Zoning By-law Amendment Z/12/2022 at 17400 Island Road and requested staff report back with a recommendation (Carried)
• Received presentation from Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department (Carried)
• Received presentation from 41 PPHS RC(Army) Cadet Corps (Carried)

Community Grants Committee

The committee is reviewing several community grant applications. The meeting also includes the election of a Chair and Chairperson, and the approval of 2023 meeting dates.

• Greenbank District Lions Club application review
• Prince Albert Public School - SCC Spaghetti Dinner application review
• Port Perry Lakefront Farmers Market application review
• Big Brothers Big Sisters - Clothing Sale application review
• Cartwright Sports and Recreation - Comedy Night summary review

The Committee awarded a total of $2,000 in grants to local organizations. One application was denied because the event date had already passed. The committee also elected its 2023 Chair and Vice Chair.

• Elected Tracy Marshall as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Robert Noel Hunt as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved $500 grant to Greenbank District Lions Club (Carried)
• Denied $500 grant to Prince Albert Public School (Carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Port Perry Lakefront Farmers Market (Carried)
• Approved $500 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Committee Meeting Dates (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, additional advisory committee appointments, the CAO performance review process, and core service review guiding principles. Following closed session, council will consider the core service review guiding principles in open session. A confirming by-law (21-23) is also on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (Sec. 239(2)(b) of Municipal Act)
• CONF-2023-007 - Additional Appointments to Advisory Committees and Hall Boards
• CAO Performance Review Process (closed session)
• Core Service Review Guiding Principles (discussed in closed session, then considered in open session as item 7.1)
• Confirming By-Law 21-23

Council appointed members to several hall boards and advisory committees and dissolved the Seagrave Hall Board. The body also approved the guiding principles for a third-party core service review and the CAO performance review process.

• Appointed Tanya Cannon, Val Fry, Deb Peters, Sharon Todkill, and Ruth Wardlaw to Caesarea Hall Board
• Appointed Joyce Chatten, Gloria Fralick, Jan Gerrow, and Robin Howell to Scugog Island Hall Board
• Dissolved Seagrave Hall Board and transferred operations to Township staff
• Appointed representatives to Economic Development, Tourism, and Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity advisory committees
• Amended Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to eight members, including one Council member
• Appointed Dan Stone to the Heritage Advisory Committee
• Approved direction for the CAO Performance Review Process
• Approved guiding principles for a third-party core service review

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items from other municipalities, such as a request to support a Cannabis Act review, a call to end homelessness, and a resolution on intimate partner violence. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham Land Division Committee meeting agenda (April)
• City of Oshawa city-initiated amendments correspondence
• Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus support for Huron County Cannabis Act review
• Town of Petrolia call to end homelessness in Ontario
• Town of Essex letter on tax classification of short-term rental units

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. It includes items from other municipalities and agencies, such as a housing pledge, support for a TGV corridor, and requests regarding Ukraine's energy infrastructure. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Clarington housing pledge for 13,000 units by 2031 in response to Minister's Order
• Support for TGV in the Quebec-Toronto Corridor from Durham Region and Oshawa
• Request to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure from Consulate General of Ukraine
• Lake Simcoe Fresh Water Action Plan federal funding motions from Brock and Georgina
• Resolutions on Ontario School Board Elections from Howick, East Garafraxa, and Lincoln

Public Open House

This agenda is for a Public Open House held by Scugog, ON on March 6, 2023, but the text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive information for residents.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a transfer payment agreement for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project and committee appointments. The only public business is a confirming by-law. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session: Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Transfer Payment Agreement (CONF-2023-004)
• Closed session: Committee appointments (CONF-2023-006)
• Confirming By-law 20-23

Council authorized a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project with the province of Ontario. The board also amended the terms of reference for four advisory committees and appointed members to various community hall boards and advisory committees.

• Authorized Transfer Payment Agreement for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (Carried)
• Amended Economic Development Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to increase citizen representatives to 2 (Carried)
• Amended Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee to 7 voting members, including 1 Council member (Carried)
• Amended Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee to 7 voting members, including 1 Council member (Carried)
• Amended Tourism Advisory Committee to 10 voting members, including 4 citizen members (Carried)
• Appointed members to Prince Albert and Greenbank Community Hall Boards (Carried)
• Appointed members to 8 advisory committees including Housing, Heritage, and Economic Development (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 20-23 confirming the proceedings of the March 6, 2023 special meeting (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to consider the 2023 draft operating budget, presented by the Director of Finance/Treasurer and Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer. The agenda also includes a report on a fees and charges study. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosures, and closed session.

• 2023 Draft Operating Budget (FIN-2023-006) with attachments on account definitions, staffing, efficiencies, and excluded items
• Fees and Charges Study (FIN-2023-007) for capital project FIN003

The committee froze the creation of all new permanent staff positions, excluding regular seasonal temporary staff, until the completion of Capital Project CAO001 Service Level Review. Council also approved a fees and charges study to proceed once Bill 23 implications are known.

• Froze creation of all new permanent staff positions, except regular seasonal temporary staff, until 2023 Capital Project CAO001 Service Level Review is completed (Carried by 2/3 Majority)
• Approved Capital Project FIN003 Fees and Charges Study to proceed once Bill 23 implications are known (Carried)
• Received presentation and report FIN-2023-006 regarding the 2023 Draft Operating Budget (Carried)
• Waived rules to allow for new business (Carried by 2/3 Majority)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items from other municipalities on topics such as zoning by-law amendments, housing targets, homelessness, cannabis act review, and school board elections. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice of virtual public meeting for proposed zoning by-law amendment Z-12-2022 (Scugog)
• Town of Ajax 2031 Municipal Housing Target Pledge Package
• Cobourg letter on homeless and unsheltered persons
• Port Colborne requests support for Cannabis Act review and school board elections
• Niagara Region motion on declarations of emergency for homelessness, mental health, and opioid addiction

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Animal Services Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes, and hear three applications (A/01/2023, A/02/2023, A/03/2023) for minor variances or consents. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Application A/01/2023 by D. Fisher at 264 Mary Street, Port Perry (Part Lots 151 & 152, Plan H-50020)
• Application A/02/2023 by D. & J. Eppel at 78 Cawker's Cove Road (Lot 2, Plan 40M-1760)
• Application A/03/2023 by V. Popowich (agent A. Ironside, Langmaid Electric) at 13980 Old Scugog Road (Part Lot 11, Concession 4)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a closed session to discuss the proposed disposition of municipal lands, then hear delegations for and against the sale of road allowances at PINs 268110049 and 268110052. The consent agenda includes by-laws to stop up, close, and convey these road allowances, plus several zoning amendments and a business licensing amendment. Council will also receive 2022 departmental annual reports and adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• Closed session to discuss disposition of municipal lands (PINs 268110049, 268110052, 268110053)
• By-laws 16-23, 17-23, 18-23 to stop up, close, and convey road allowances at 570-580 Scugog Line 4, PIN 268110052, and 12375 Ashburn Road
• By-law 11-23 to amend business licensing by-law 135-05
• Zoning by-law amendments for 179 Union Ave, 11851 Cartwright West Quarter Line, and 10750 Regional Rd 57 (temporary use)
• 2022 departmental annual reports presented by CAO Ken Nix

Council endorsed the Final Project File Report for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project and directed staff to present a draft detailed design and updated costs for review. Several by-laws regarding business licensing, refreshment vehicles, and zoning were passed. Decisions on the disposition of specific municipal lands were referred to the March 27, 2023 meeting.

• Endorsed Final Project File Report for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project
• Directed staff to bring draft detailed design and updated costs for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project to public and Council for review
• Passed By-Law 11-23 regarding business licensing and regulation
• Passed By-Law 15-23 regarding refreshment vehicle licensing and regulation
• Passed Zoning By-Law amendments 12-23, 13-23, and 14-23
• Tabled disposition of municipal lands (PINS 268110049, 268110052, 268110053) to March 27, 2023
• Passed Confirming By-Law 19-23
• Received 2022 Departmental Annual Reports (Report CAO-2023-003)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, including items on school board elections, the Envision Durham Official Plan review, and various community events. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Correspondence regarding 'Pause the Envision Durham Official Plan Review Now'
• Letters of support for Petrolia on Ontario school board election costs
• Town of Petrolia resolution on future accuracy of the Permanent Register of Electors
• Hydro One Networks on enhanced coordination between municipalities and the electricity sector
• Scugog Arts Spring Festival and Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Council Education Session

This is a Council Education Session agenda for Scugog, ON, dated 2023-02-21. The provided text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive content is not included in the supplied text.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a confidential land purchase, followed by an education session on council/staff relations and code of conduct. The open session will include routine items such as a confirming by-law.

• Closed session item CONF-2023-003: confidential land purchase discussion
• Education session on council/staff relations and code of conduct led by Adnan Naeem, Solicitor, Region of Durham
• Confirming By-law 10-23

Council met in a closed session to discuss the proposed acquisition of land and directed staff to proceed with negotiations. The meeting also included an education session on Council/Staff relations and the Code of Conduct.

• Entered closed session to discuss proposed acquisition or disposition of land (Carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with land acquisition negotiations and report back to Council
• Passed By-Law 10-23 confirming the proceedings of the February 21, 2023 special meeting (Carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hold a public meeting and consider several planning applications, including a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision on Scugog Line 6, a temporary use by-law at 10750 Regional Rd 57, and zoning amendments on Union Avenue and Cartwright West Quarter Line. The committee will also review the 2023 budget guideline and target, and receive a report on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Class Environmental Assessment. Correspondence regarding livestock guardian dog by-laws is also on the agenda.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment Z/09/2022 and draft plan of subdivision S-S-2022-01, north side of Scugog Line 6, by Wanlong Real Estate Development Ltd.
• Recommendation report for temporary use by-law Z/04/2022 at 10750 Regional Rd 57 (K. & R. McNeill)
• Recommendation report for zoning by-law amendment Z/03/2022 at 179 Union Avenue and Sadler Crescent (Karvon Homes Ltd.)
• Recommendation report for zoning by-law amendment Z/10/2022 at 11851 Cartwright West Quarter Line (SGL 2 Ltd.)
• 2023 Budget Guideline and Target report (FIN-2023-005)

The committee approved a budget target increase of no more than 2.5% for the township's share of the tax bill. Several zoning amendments were approved for residential and agricultural properties, while the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project was referred back to Council for further review.

• Approved budget target increase of not more than 2.5% for Scugog’s share of the tax bill
• Approved temporary rezoning at 10750 Regional Rd 57 for up to six refreshment vehicles/food stands for 3 years
• Approved rezoning at 179 Union Avenue and Sadler Crescent from RM1 to RM3
• Approved rezoning at 11851 Cartwright West Quarter Line to Rural Residential and Agricultural Exception zones
• Approved $415,000 grant for Oil Grit Separators via Kawartha Conservation and ECCC
• Referred Lake Scugog Enhancement Project construction and tendering to Feb 27 Council Meeting
• Received report on Wanlong Real Estate Development Ltd. application (Scugog Line 6) and requested staff report back
• Referred correspondence regarding Livestock Guardian Dog by-laws to staff for review

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. It includes notices, letters, and resolutions from other municipalities and agencies. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice of public meetings for minor variance applications A-01-2023, A-02-2023, A-03-2023 (Scugog Committee of Adjustment)
• Correspondence regarding 'Pause the Envision Durham Official Plan Review Now'
• West Nipissing resolution expressing concerns about Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
• Shuniah petition in opposition to Bill 3
• Lakeridge Health announcement of new Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief, Academic Affairs and Research

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive item is council appointments to advisory committees and boards, followed by a confirming by-law. No other business items are listed.

• Council appointments to advisory committees and boards
• Confirming By-Law 09-23

Council appointed members to several local hall boards, agricultural societies, and advisory committees. Mayor Wotten was appointed as Ex-Officio on all boards and committees.

• Appointed Council members to Caesarea, Greenbank, Prince Albert, Scugog Island, and Seagrave Hall Boards (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Coyne to Port Perry BIA and Chamber of Commerce (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Wright to Blackstock Ag Society and Councillor LeRoy to Port Perry Ag Society (Carried)
• Appointed Mayor Wotten as Ex-Officio on all Boards and Committees (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Guido to SADIE Committee (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Wright to Blackstock Recreation Complex and Housing Advisory Committees (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Rock to Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committees (Carried)
• Appointed Regional Councillor McDougall to Environmental and Climate Change and Healthy Lake Scugog committees (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items such as the draft new Durham Regional Official Plan, a zoning by-law notice, and various letters from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice of passing of Zoning By-law 05-23 (Feb 8, 2023)
• Draft new Regional Official Plan from Durham Region (Envision Durham)
• Town of Whitby letter on Bill 23 financial impacts
• Employment conversion request for 1520, 1540, 1580 Reach Street, Port Perry
• County of Huron call to action on Cannabis Act review

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will meet to discuss a potential land acquisition and development proposal in a closed session. The open session includes presentations on regional economic strategies, United Way services, and the Growing North Durham Rural Economic Development Action Plan.

• Potential land acquisition and development proposal (Closed Session)
• Long Range Staffing Forecast Report (Closed Session)
• Region of Durham Economic Development and Tourism Strategy presentation
• United Way Durham Region and 211 presentation
• North House - Coldest Night of the Year delegation

The committee endorsed the Growing North Durham Action Plan and established several hall boards and advisory committees for the 2022-2026 term. Council also scheduled a special virtual meeting to appoint members to these boards and committees.

• Endorsed Growing North Durham - Rural Economic Development Action Plan (Carried)
• Established 5 hall boards: Caesarea, Greenbank, Prince Albert, Scugog Island, and Seagrave (Carried)
• Established 9 advisory committees including Housing, Tourism, and Environmental and Climate Change (Carried)
• Approved recruitment process for advisory committee and board members (Carried)
• Approved a special virtual Council meeting for the next week to appoint members to boards and committees (Carried)
• Received presentations from Region of Durham, United Way Durham Region/211, North House, and Scugog Business Program (Carried)
• Received Firefighter Certification Update report FIRE-2023-001 (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. It includes items from Durham Region, other municipalities, and various organizations. Council members may request to add items to a future committee agenda.

• Durham Region Smart Mobility Durham 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Workplan
• City of Oshawa comments on Durham Region's Growth Management Study Phase 2
• Town of Halton Hills resolution to repeal Bill 23
• City of Brantford decision on VIA Rail cancellations
• Enbridge draft plan of subdivision for 1691 King St, revised Jan 2023

Council Meeting

Council will hold a closed session to discuss committee appointments, then consider the 2023 final capital budget and 2024-2027 forecast, a new fees and charges by-law, and several zoning amendments. They will also receive a presentation on the draft 2023-2026 strategic plan.

• 2023 Final Capital Budget and 2024-2027 Capital Forecast (FIN-2023-004)
• By-law 04-23: 2023 Fees and Charges By-law
• Zoning amendment at 3512 Regional Road 57 (By-law 05-23)
• Zoning amendment at 19051 Marsh Hill Rd (By-law 06-23)
• Draft Corporate Strategic Plan 2023-2026 presentation

Council approved the 2023 Capital Budget with one project deferred and authorized public feedback on the 2023-2026 Draft Corporate Strategic Plan. The board also appointed several members to the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee. Additionally, Council supported a Minister's Zoning Order for a residential development at 2080 Whitfield Road.

• Approved 2023 Capital Budget, excluding $55,000 for Fees and Charges Study (deferred to March 6, 2023)
• Approved public engagement for Draft Corporate Strategic Plan 2023-2026 in February 2023
• Appointed Chris Goode and Jake Lusted to the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee
• Approved $20,500 from Municipal Projects Reserve for Blackstock Arena replacement grant consulting
• Supported in principle MZO for residential detached dwellings at 2080 Whitfield Road
• Approved Privacy Breach Policy
• Passed By-Law 04-23 regarding fees for services and use of Municipal Property
• Passed Zoning By-laws 05-23 (3512 Regional Road 57) and 06-23 (19051 Marsh Hill Rd)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting. It includes items from other municipalities, agencies, and governments, such as notices about zoning, provincial bills, and resolutions. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice of virtual public meeting for proposed zoning by-law amendment Z/09/2022
• Correspondence on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 from multiple municipalities
• Resolution on Bill 42, Gender Affirming Healthcare Act from City of Thunder Bay
• Transport Canada notice on use of pleasure craft as commercial passenger vessels
• Lake Simcoe Fresh Water Action Plan federal funding motion from Bradford West Gwillimbury

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on two financial items: setting the 2023 interim tax levy and authorizing borrowing pending receipt of taxes. Council will also consider a confirming by-law. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business listed.

• FIN-2021-001 - 2023 Interim Tax Levy
• FIN-2022-002 - 2023 Borrowing By-Law
• By-Law 01-23: Interim Tax Levies for 2023
• By-Law 02-23: Borrow funds pending receipt of taxes
• Confirming By-Law 03-23

Council passed by-laws to establish the 2023 interim tax levy and authorize the Treasurer to borrow up to $2,000,000 for operating purposes. These measures ensure the township can meet expenditures until tax revenues are received.

• Approved 2023 Interim Tax Levy By-Law (Carried)
• Authorized borrowing of up to $2,000,000 for 2023 operating purposes (Carried)
• Passed By-Law Nos. 01-23 and 02-23 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 03-23 confirming the meeting proceedings (Carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss proposed 2023 fees and charges, four zoning by-law amendments, and a request for a Minister's Zoning Order. The agenda includes public meetings and reports on specific properties. No final decisions are made at this committee stage; items will be forwarded to Council.

• Proposed 2023 Fees and Charges (Report CORP-2023-001)
• Zoning amendment Z/10/2022, SGL 2 Ltd., 11851 Cartwright West Quarter Line, Ward 4
• Zoning amendment Z/07/2022, Maltheb Farms 2000 Ltd., 3512 Regional Road 57, Ward 4
• Zoning amendment Z/11/2022, C. & J. Campbell, 19051 Marsh Hill Road, Ward 1
• Delegation: Biglieri Group Ltd. requesting Minister's Zoning Order for Honey Heights Development Ltd., 2080 Whitfield Road, Port Perry

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee approved two zoning by-law amendments and the proposed 2023 fees and charges. A request for a Minister's Zoning Order for residential development at 2080 Whitfield Road was tabled.

• Approved proposed 2023 Fees and Charges (CORP-2023-001)
• Approved rezoning at 3512 Regional Road 57 to permit a surplus farm dwelling (Z/07/2022)
• Approved removal of Holding (H) symbol for accessory building at 19051 Marsh Hill Road (Z/11/2022)
• Tabled support for Minister's Zoning Order for residential dwellings at 2080 Whitfield Road
• Received report DEV-2023-001 for 11851 Cartwright West Quarter Line; staff to report back with recommendation

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package for Council and the public, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff, including items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and Durham Regional Police. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• City of Oshawa - City-initiated Amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and a Proposed Pre-consultation By-law (Jan 4, 2023)
• City of Oshawa - Notice of Public Meeting under the Planning Act (Jan 18, 2023)
• Durham Regional Police Services - Together We Rise Durham: Excellence Through the Arts (Jan 17, 2023)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes letters from other municipalities on Bill 23 and the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, plus a flyer for a youth policing forum. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Township of Brock resolution supporting Puslinch's proposed changes to Bill 23
• Letter from Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan on OMAFRA Wildlife Damage Compensation Program administrative fee
• DRPS Youth in Policing 3rd Impact Youth Forum flyer

Public Open House

This is a public open house meeting agenda for Scugog, ON, dated 2023-01-11. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information. Items include regional economic development and conservation authority appointments, a town's correspondence on Bill 3, and an update from the Alzheimer Society. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham - Ready Set Future: Five Year Economic Development and Tourism Strategy and Action Plan (2022-EDT-15)
• Region of Durham - Appointments to Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
• Region of Durham - Appointments to Kawartha Region Conservation Authority (KRCA)
• Region of Durham - Appointments to Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)
• Town of Cobourg - Strong Mayors, Building Act, Bill 3 correspondence