Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (48 motions)
41 carried, 7 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge refer the request of Mitchell Levine of Illumination Lighting Inc. for a Special Events Permit to host a light show/festival at 211 Regional Road 39, Zephyr to staff for a report.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that the request from Natasha Alam of Spooktacular Light Show and Journey into Enchantment for a Special Event Permit to host drive thru light shows at 1389 Brock Road, Uxbridge from September 29, 2023 to January 1, 2024 be
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Referred
THAT the request from Darren Plummer regarding an exemption to the Kennel By-law to operate a doggy daycare on their five acre property on O'Neill Road be
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the Rotary Club of Uxbridge's Bioswale Planting Project in Bonner Fields; AND THAT the Rotary Club of Uxbridge work with Township staff on project logistics.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report TR-22/23 of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the release of the cash security of $25,000, leaving a retained balance of nil.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
THAT Report TR-23/23 of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the release of the cash security of $15,000, leaving a retained balance of nil.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report AC-02/23 of Hilary Williams, Manager of By-law Services and Emily Gerber, Supervisor Animal Control be received for information;
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report BL-03/23 of Hilary Williams, Manager of By-law Services, be received for information;
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report PR-18/23 Courtney Clarke, Parks, Trails, and Facilities Manager be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that naturalized areas within The Township of Uxbridge be
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
THAT Report RC-05/23 from Sarah Godbout, Tourism Coordinator be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the creation of a Bylaw to enter into an agreement with ZONE 6 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION O/A CENTRAL CONTIES TOURISM (“CCT”)
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report RC-06/23 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Report RC-06/23 be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT Report DS-50/23 of Kyle Rainbow, Director of Development Services regarding Land Division Application comments for 39 Cemetery Road be received for information; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge recommend to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee deferral of consideration of Application LD 134/2023 until additional information is submitted to the Township with respect to the proposed development of the severed and retained lots and how the proposed development will address the criteria in the Township’s Official Plan.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 11:37 a.m. to discuss the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Council rise from In-Camera at 12:12 with business to report.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 1:46 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Personal matters abut an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Council rise from In-Camera at 2:24 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report CL-19/23 of Emily Elliott, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the amendment of David Walker’s status to “voting” member of the Uxbridge Town Trails Committee.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report CL-20/23, as amended, of Laura Rupprecht, Clerk’s Assistant, be received for information; AND THAT Lisa Richie and Yiyuan Wang be appointed to the BIA for the 2022-2026 Term of Council; AND THAT Sophianne Roberts be appointed to the Sandford Hall Board for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT that Council of the Township of Uxbridge adopt the recommendations in confidential report DS-53/23, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report RC-07/23 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT a second report will follow with recommended actions and cost estimates.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report RC-08/23, as amended, of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that under the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool the Township of Uxbridge basis of settlement is replacement cost; AND THAT Development Services staff ensure that all the requirements under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act be completed.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DS-38/23, as amended, of Kyle Rainbow, Director of Development Services regarding the implementation of a development agreement security policy be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the attached Policy and establishment of a bylaw to implement said policy, if required; AND THAT as indicated in this report, that the Clerk and Director, Development Services work together to update and amend the Township’s Delegation of Powers Policy, By-law 2007-217, so that it is in accordance with the Policy.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of July 10, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT the minutes of the special meeting of Council of July 31, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment regarding Ontario's Environmental Assessment (EA) Program be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding TRCA Draft Comments on Proposed Provincial Planning Statement be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding ERO Number 019-6813 - Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new Provincial planning policy document be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Township of Scugog regarding e xpansion of South Lake Community Futures Development Corporation (SLCFDC) Boundaries to include the Townships of Uxbridge and Scugog be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Wawa regarding c ontinuation of OHIP Coverage for chronic pain treatments be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Township of Archipelago regarding r esponding to Ontario Bill 23 (More Homes Built Fast Act) - Protecting Our Natural Capital While Addressing the Housing Crisis be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent regarding S upport Time for Change - Municipal Freedom Information and Protection of Privacy Act be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from the City of Hamilton regarding Provincial Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan (Greenbelt Amendment No. 3) (PED23046(a)) (City Wide) (Item 11.4) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Shuniah regarding c omments on Government's Proposal to Grow the Greenbelt be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT minutes from the Public Planning Committee meeting of June 26, 2023 be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-089 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2023-089 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2023-088 and 2023-090 to 2023-094 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-095, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of August 14, 2023 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2023-095 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2023-088 and 2023-090 to 2023-094 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report PR-18/23, as amended, of Courtney Clarke, Parks, Trails, and Facilities Manager be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that naturalized areas within The Township of Uxbridge be
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
THAT Report RC-05/23 from Sarah Godbout, Tourism Coordinator be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the creation of a Bylaw to enter into an agreement with Zone 6 Regional Tourism Organization O/A Central Counties Tourism (“CCT”).
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report RC-06/23, as amended, of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Report RC-06/23 be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT Council rise from In-Camera at 12:12 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report RC-07/23 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT staff bring forward a second report with recommended actions and cost estimates.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report RC-08/23, as amended, of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed with demolition of the Uxbridge Historical Centre Lodge Hall due to the damage sustained as a result of the 2022 tornado; AND THAT Council direct staff to advise the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool that the Township wishes to settle on the actual cash value of the building; 9 AND THAT Development Services staff ensure that all the requirements under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act be completed.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment regarding Ontario's Environmental Assessment (EA) Program be received for information. 10
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
12 THAT minutes from the Public Planning Committee meeting of June 26, 2023 be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Snooks