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Good evening, councilors, staff, resident of line, river and the

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press. I'd like to call. The meeting to order for

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Tuesday, May 21, at 06:00 p.m. And we begin tonight's

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meeting with the acknowledgment of the land on which we

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are gathered is in the traditional territories of the initialobics,

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specifically mississauga. We would also like to acknowledge the North's

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channel matey council. Ruse Miguette to thank indigenous people for

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taking care of this land. From thai memorial, we are

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called to treat this sacred land. Its plants, animals, stories

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and its peoples. With honor and respect, we commit to

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the shared goal of truth and reconciliation. Prior to beginning

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this evening's agenda, I would ask that each counselor answer

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the roll call. When I call your name. Deputy Mayor

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Paula Summers. Present. Councilor Betty Annbark, President, councilor. Jim Dunbar?

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Present. Councilor Jennifer Jennifer Pastoro? Present. Councilor Dan Mittow? Present.

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And Councilor Kat. Katie Whitlock sends her regrets. I want

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to bring to your attention that Cornelia Servo's roots, rocks

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and reflections. Art exhibit is displayed at the timber Village

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gallery. Cornella has captured a beautiful reflection of nature. In

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her paintings, and they are truly exceptional art. Definitely worth

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the visit to the blind river art gallery and. Again.

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That's at Timber Village Museum. The blind River Marine park

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is now open seven days. Per week from 08:00 a.m.

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To 06:00 p.m. Sellers beach washroom is also open seven

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days a week from eight till six. And construction is

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moving along late on schedule. At Lake Matnanda. Thank you

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to everyone for your patience while cruise work to beat

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our busy season. The fire rating is moderate to high

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in our area. Please ensure for everyone's safety that. You

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are not lighting fires on the trails or on vacant

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lots. You can get updates on the permits related to

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lighting fires via voyant alert or visit the town website.

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And special thanks to all of you who participated in

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cleanup. Ontario action on litter on May 14. Special thanks

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to those who are using our bear wise refuge containers.

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Our summer students have started training please ensure you're kind

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to it. Our newest team members who are very excited

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about working for our municip. Municipality this summer. And just

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a reminder to our viewers that tonight's agenda reports and

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recordings of all meetings are on the town's website under

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meetings. Now turning to the agenda. Are there any declarations

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of pecuniary interest, Deputy mayor Summers? Yes, mayor hagman. I

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have a pecuniary interest. During the closed agenda 1.3.1 and

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it's perceived pecuniary interest. Thank you. Thank you. And are

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there any other conflicts of interest? Seeing none. We will

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move on. We have Mr. Ben Wisener. I'm sorry. One

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ahead of myself. Then I obviously want you to come

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up to the. There's your heads up. For the adortions

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of the minute. Could I have a mover in a

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second or. Please. And this is moved by deputy mayor

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Summers and seconded by Councilor Dan Mittow. Be it resolved

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that council adopt the minutes of the regular council meeting

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of April 15, 2024, as presented. All in favor with

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this motion, please vote.

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I'm not getting anything.

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Since our system is slow, could I have a show

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of hands? All in favor? And that vote is carried.

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Thank you. All right. Now we come to our delegations,

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and Mr. Wisener is here to represent. The community of

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neighbors on Servon area, and I will remind the public

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that there will be no. Decision from council at tonight's

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meeting. This is purely a presentation. Thanks. Go ahead.

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Turn it on at the bottom, then. Hello. Mayor Hanman,

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councilors, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak

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to again regarding sirvon. Park. I'd like to start by

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revisiting the April 15 meeting, a comment that was made

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at that meeting by a counselor that she thought council

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had jumped the gun on making a decision to dismantle

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the park without having enough information. And I thank you

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for that comment, councilor Betty Ann, because you're absolutely right,

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council. Did jump the gun. Council decisions should be informed

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decisions whether they're correct or not. Making an uninformed rasp

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decision to close a playground that's been there for. 65

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years. Was not okay. Also want to mention our counselor,

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Jim Dunbar, was youngly voted in favor of keeping the

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park. Thank you, chimp. Deputy mayor summers mentioned about the

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study cost. Well, it was actually quite simple. And at

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no cost to find out what kind of turtle we

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were dealing with. Council could have done that, and they

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would have been, in this case, been better. Informed. The

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extent of my knowledge about turtles prior to this was

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that. They're pretty slow moving. Actually. They're quite fascinating creatures.

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Our indigenous neighbors held turtled in high regard. And they

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called. The landing. Turtles. The sun turtle. Because of all

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the yellow underneath its neck. Turtles have 13 squares on

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their back. That are called scoops. And the number 13

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represents. The number of lunar cycles per year. Around the

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outer perimeter, there are 828 smaller squares that represent the

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number of days of each. Moon cycle. There's eight species

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in Ontario that call at home. Unfortunately, you're all at

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risk. Road mortality, habitat loss are two major factors in

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their decline. We certainly don't want the turtle to lose

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their habitat. And we certainly don't want to lose the

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park. We need to find some balance. The term in

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question is the midline painted turtle, the most common turtle

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in material not in danger, but of special concern. To

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identify the turtle, I called Kelly James Talic, environmental. This

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Tam Kelly James at Digiro. Report. After our initial conversation,

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I sent Kelly a picture of the turtle. As for

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his email response, he confirmed it was, in fact, A

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midland painted turtle, and I think you have a copy

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of. His letter there. I'll just go through it briefly.

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The turtle's coloration is a bit phaser, but it does

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indeed to appear to be a female midland painted turtle,

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which is the most common turtle species in northern Ontario.

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Then he goes on about turtle nestings and what they

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would do to find out about the habitat. Place cameras

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there and monitor the cameras for 24 hours a day.

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And Midland. Painted turtles are not protected under Ontario's Endangered

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Species act. Its nesting sites can qualify as a form

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of significant wildlife habitat under Ontario's provincial policy. Statements. He's

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attached some diagrams of turtle nesting boxes. If we discover

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a turtle nest, we can. Place the box over top.

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I have one in my grads. If anybody calls and

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say hey. Found an s. I'll be there. So I

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rolled back to Kelly and send them a copy of

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our diagram of. What we had proposed we do with

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the park. Hi, Kelly. Attached to the sketch of the

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playground as well as a couple of other photos. Could

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we relocate the equipment? And install some turtle exclusion fencing

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so it would be a wind for both kids turtles.

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He writes back, dear men, without knowing confidentiality of what

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species of turtle are present nesting, we don't know the

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options available, excluding. Protected turtles from. Accessing used habitat is

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treated the same under the Endangered Species act as destroying

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the habitat. Now. We're not destroying the habitat. We're leaving

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the habitat. We're moving. Our playground equipment. You have to

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bear with me here. My wife mixed all my papers

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up. Okay. One of our

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group members had a sister in law who's a PhD

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and associate. Professor at the University of Wealth. I think

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you have a copy of her bio. Susan Chibalochi was

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born raised in Garden river. We send her some photos

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and told her issue. Also, a diagram was sent to

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her. What we thought was a win win situation. Doctors.

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Chibero's thoughts are that this is very doable, and I

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could read her letter if you want. I think you

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have like in front of you as well. A letter

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was sent to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Center. And then

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it says, Hi there. This is a letter from me.

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Short version of a long story from Blind river. Instant

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turtle was discovered in our small playground in our subdivision.

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The playground borders on a river. The municipality wanted to

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turn the area into a green space. Two years ago.

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But the residents protested and the town renters and agreed

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to leave things as is last August. Attorney was observed

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nesting close to a place structure. The municipality jumped on

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this opportunity and said they will now close the park.

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Renewing place structures and turn the area into a field

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for total habitat. They didn't even try to identify a

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turtle. We are. A small group of area residents have

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had an ecologist identifying the species as a midline painted

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turtle. My question. Could we relocate the playground? Further away

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from the river and saw some turdy restrictive fencing to

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ensure safe habitat for kids. And playground. We were all

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much in favor of protecting our wildlife habitat. I'm writing

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you as I don't know where to turn for help.

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If one of your experts could get back to me,

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that would be great. One regard. Ben Wisener. Kiss, hug,

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kiss, hug. So I get a response. Hi there. Joanne

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forwarded me your email. Joanne must be the receptionist. I'm

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not sure I can accurately answer without knowing all the

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facts, but I'll put together some points that may be

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helpful. Adult turtles will often return to exactly the same

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location to lay their eggs each year. Turtles have quite

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a large range and often extends to many kilometers. They

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need this area. To find mates, find nesting sites, find

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hibernations on hibernation sites, find the best places to be

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at particular times of year. Wetlands may become dry. They

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might be some road construction, hammette loss and habitat fragmentation.

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Fences, roads, breaking up habitat. Are one of the main

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causes for population decline. In all eight species of Ontario

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turtles are and all eight species of Ontario turtles are

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considered at risk federally. Often there are ways for turtles

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and humans to cohabitate with careful planning. So hopefully your

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community can find a solution at Suthal. Without knowing the

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home range of this particular turtle or the surrounding habitat

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details, it's hard to comment on where the playground wouldn't

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be best moved to. Sorry not to be much. Help.

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Let me know if you have more details, dad, and

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I'm happy to offer. Opinions all about Sue. Sue Carstaires.

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She's the executive and medical director of the facility. So

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we're back again. Hi, sue. Thanks so much for your

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time. We appreciate you getting back to me. We're in

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the progress. Of progress process of gathering some relevant data

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that we can present to our council at their meeting.

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On May 21. Prior to the total discovery, municipality had

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put up a fence along the shoreline to make the

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playground. Compliant. As for government spectrifications, We may now need

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to remove. At least eight inches of the fence at

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the bottom in order for turtles to come up to

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their nesting site. I've attached a copy of the term

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playground. The turtle was discovered between the two small. Place

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structures. If we move the structures inland again, like here.

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There is ample space where the ground is hard packed.

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And placed some turtle excluding fences on the sketch. That

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would work to ensure the turtle safety and keep their

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habitat area. The playground has been there for 65 years.

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I played there when I was a kid. Hopefully, we

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can find a solution for a win win outcome. So

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she writes back. Dear Ben, you sound like a really

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nice guy. Let's do lunch. The other approach would be

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to get community engagement to make this a great conversation

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education project. Putting an espresso on the nest where it

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is. While possibly moving the bulk of playground to where

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the land is less desirable. Fencing is tricky, but I'll

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leave that up to you in the town. The downside?

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Is that it's a very visible area, and some sites

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have experienced vandalism and poaching of eggs in the past.

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There are a lot of citizen science groups bringing up

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all over the province. Where the public of all ages

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invited to get involved in nest protection. As well as.

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I'm sure you want to have time for questions, so

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can I just get you to. Wrap up. Thank you.

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Are you finished or did you want to see anything

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in closing? Pardon. Do you want to say anything in

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closing? I want to give council time to ask questions.

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Do you want me to finish? 1 minute. Finish up

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if you could. And our public presentations are finished. I

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didn't want to. The timeline. I got a lot. Of

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other stuff to go through. We keep our public presentations

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to 15 minutes or we might be here all night,

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okay? So, anyway. So it may be a win win

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for all concern conservation education is the key to protecting

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these species. Just a little bit about turtles. Couple

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of minutes of it. Turtles. Turtles take up to 15

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years. To reach reproduction age, and it's imperative that nesting

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sites be protected. A clutch of eggs contains four to

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13 eggs. Houselingers emerge in the late fall, sometimes over

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winter. In the nests and emerge the following. Spring estimates

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are that less than 2% of. Hatchlings survive to become

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adults. Average lifespan is 20 to 30 years. So. Losing

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the adult turtle on the highway would be quite devastating.

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We're willing to place nesting boxes on any nests that

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are found. The only thing we played around attorney area.

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Grassy fuel would make our subdivision less appealing and also

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have a negative effect on property value. If it was

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my call, I moved a present sense. And make it

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the total restrict defense, not where you're complying with the

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government because you're fencing off the river. And leave some

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kind of a gate. So local residents can have access

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to the beach area for launching canoes, kayaks, et cetera

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and I realize. There costs money. But what price do

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you put on children's well being? There's a wealth of

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information about coexisting. It's not only possible. That it's quite

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doable. Enough about turtles. Let's talk about kids. United nations

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conventions in 1989 on the rights of a child was

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ratified. Are you going to call the clock? I got

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this and this. I didn't know there was time on

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it. Is that in our package? Pardon me, is that

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in the package that you gave to council that you're

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going to. Actually. Well, it's a good thing I didn't

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read all that. Henry. So United Nations Convention 1989 on

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the right to a child was ratified by 194 countries

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in the world. There's only two countries that are excluded.

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Ratification is a commitment in other countries to comply. With

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the articles of the treaty. Article 31 of that treaty.

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Every child has a right to rest. And leisure to

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engage in play, in recreational activities appropriate to the age

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of the child, and to participate freely. In cultured life

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and the arts. For children players more than a fun

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activity. Research. Has shown that play contributes to child's healthy

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development. Play is so vital that the United nations have

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declared it as a basic human right for children. Neighborhood

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playgrounds provide structured and unstructured opportunities for play. They provide

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a place for children and families to come together and

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enjoy physical activity, social interaction and play. Is essential for

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a children's physical, social and emotional development. Playground provide a

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safe place for children to explore. Interact with peers and

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express themselves. They bring people together and create a sense

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of belonging. Pleco involves also contribute to positive mental health

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by getting kids outside and getting them off their damn

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phones. Giving them opportunities to socialize, expend energy, problem solve.

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We have a unique opportunity with Chevron park to show

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how to cohabitate with other important species living around us.

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We can make this a learning opportunity and a positive

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for child well being. Now, before I say thank you

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and goodbye. I'd. Like to introduce the young lady who's

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taking the initiative to write down her thoughts about the

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playground and its importance. And she's determining has the courage

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to share her thoughts with you this evening. We don't

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have any other people on the agenda. I realize that.

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This is an eleven year old girl. If you don't

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let her speak, Sally. Please welcome Olivia.

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Hello, my name is Lizzie Lobby. I really should be

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able to see and keep the park. I don't know

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if it result in happy to be able to speak

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to you guys this evening. The park has been around

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for more than 40 years. Both my parents have spent

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many hours in their childhood, enjoy and having fun there.

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Now, my sister and I have been playing there, enjoying

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the outdoors. Whenever we are visiting our grandparents or aunts

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and uncles, the park's location is a family. We're hiding

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also close to other homes and apartments in the area.

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Therefore, other kids will enjoy it. I hope you find

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a compromise. I understand keeping parks across a lot of

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the town a lot of money, and with the tourist

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that's being found there as another reason. To shut down.

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The park. But can we find a solution? Come there.

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There are so protected colors that we can put over

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the turtles. I have brought some photos with me tonight.

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The protective cover. The protective covers will protect. The tours

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from Scott o'clock range and foxes, which are their main

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predators. As for the place, the parks play structure. I

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know they cost a lot of money, but is there

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anything we can do for a fund laser. I have

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done fundraising before selling my mid teen items and handmade

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braces with my cousins and only donated to golden birches.

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My hope is we can keep the park because one.

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Newcomers wonder using the park and have a lot of

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fun creating memories there to the park. Is so beautiful

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and has a great view. Three the park is in

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family neighborhood and is located. Near many other homes and

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apartment buildings. Four parks are good for kids mental and

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physical health. Play outside may applicate and not be on

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the vise is not only healthy and helps us develop,

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but it creates memories that will last forever. Thank you

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for letting me speak today. I appreciate everyone. Astimi, I

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hope you consider taking down this rainbow park. Thank you.

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Mr. Wisener. Councilor Pastoro. Thanks, Mayor Hegman. Not so much

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a question as a comment. I love your passion. Thank

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you so much, Olivia, for presenting today. That was amazing.

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The thing is, though, that unfortunately, it appears that there's

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misinterpretations. Misnomers and misinformation. That is being shared out there.

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When we make motions when we're talking about a park,

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sometimes it can be misconstrued. And so there isn't a

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reason to vilify counsel when we're making. Very tough decisions.

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We want to save the park. That is the main

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gist of it. When the turtles were discovered, we had

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already purchased all the equipment. To refurbish that park and

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save it. And that's not out of the question. So

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I just don't want anyone in the audience to think

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that we don't. Want kids parks because we do. My

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kids love that park. We go over there and play.

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There, too. So the thing is that some of the

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information in there. Attended to vilify council, so that was

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really disappointing because I would love to work to find

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solution and solutions. There are many, right? There are many

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solutions. So one of the things in there when you

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were talking about the report, is that exclusionary fencing? And

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unfortunately, I think you misinterpret it when in the report.

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The exclusionary fencing according to both of the professionals. They

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say that you shouldn't use it because it would equate

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to the destruction of the habitat under the Protected Species

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Act. So. We want. The fence that is there now

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actually would allow for the hatchlings to flow through. So

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putting exclusionary fencing there wouldn't be a good idea. But

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maybe we can. Look at different designs so that we

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could ensure that there is a balance, like something as

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simple. As the fact is, leaving the play structure where

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it is. And maybe during the seasons when they are

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laying their eggs and the hatchlings are just closing. The

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park for that little duration, right? So that they can

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be protected. Because the problem. Was having. A private lawn

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where you have hatchlings is much different than having a

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municipality space that has hatchlings. The regulations that are put

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on us are much more burdensome, so I just want

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you to know that I love your passion. This is

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the best I've seen council since I've been on council.

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It's. So nice to see democracy in action again. So

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just don't think that council is against you. Let's work

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together to find solutions, because I think. There are many

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ways in which we could save the park and the

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turtles. There are. Are there any other comments from council,

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councilor Jim Dunbar? Thanks for hagin. Thanks, Olivia. And thanks,

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Ben. I'm looking at the letter. From dr. Susan chibl.

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And that interests me. She comes up with protecting the

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turtle habitat and preserving. It. It looks like there's. Opportunities.

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That can be taken. To coexist. With the turtles. But

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I'm curious, Ben. It's towards the end, she says, I

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understand local residents. Have provided several options to cause this

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with the turtles. Were those, there's several options that you

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have already mentioned. Or were there several options that we

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aren't aware of. No, that was already mentioned. Okay? Because

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we have sent her a letter along with a copy

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of that. Diagram. And this is some things that we

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thought we could do. Like, move that trade mount equipment

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back a little bit and down toward. West street and

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utilize that land that. Heart packed area. And these are

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the troubles, having the sandy beach for the sandy. All

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right. And if there's some turtles. That are discovered there,

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we'll certainly put up. A turtle protector. Nest protector. I

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guess just follow up. Is that. As it was mentioned.

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That. This barrier for turtles. You see them in the

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Runway? They're working along. It was said that. I read

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it differently that if it was for protected turtles like

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the Blanding, but not for the painted turtles. They can

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be rerouted. It looks like there's some opportunities, then. I

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just hope that. We can come to some sort of.

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I'm sure we can. The restrictive fencing would be basically

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to keep the turtles there and keep the kids over

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here, right? That's what they thought. But, yeah, I'm sure

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we can work out something together. We're pretty easy get

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along with. We just like to be kept in the

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gnome. Like when we first, a couple of years ago,

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the park was going, I don't want to go on

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the clock. A couple of years ago, the park was

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going to get shut down. We found out about the

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day before and. This go around again. And I realized

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we could come to the council meeting, but council meetings

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are boring. And I'm shooting from the hip. You don't

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have to come to them anymore. They're right there on

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your television. Yeah. I don't have television. Yeah. Television. I

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just watch. Well, you can put us on your favorites

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next time. Tomorrow. My spin is nice out, and I

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don't want to sit there and watch. Anyway, thank you,

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Mary Hagman. Thank you, Ben, for coming. And I just

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want to assure everyone that council also are easy to

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get along with, and we're going to try and create

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a win win situation for everyone's. Benefit, including the turtles.

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So again, thank you for coming tonight. You don't have

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to stay and listen to any more boring council. I

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totally understand. For sure. I'm making a joke. Anyway, thank

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you so much, Ben, and thank you, residents, for coming.

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Moving on to the administration ongoing. Projects Update report does

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council have any questions of Ms. Coat as it relates

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to these projects? Councillor Jim Denver. To Ms. Scribe. Are

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there any project. Projects right now. That. We're looking to

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fulfill. Of any concern right now to you. Maybe there's

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none. Mr. Umar hagman. If we're moving forward with the

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park. That's a concern for me. We have no budgeted

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funds for that park. So you're looking at probably close

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to $20,000 to get started on that. And then the

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cost of labor. So that would be a concern of

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mine. If council decides to. Place that back in the

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budget after removing it. The other concern is we are

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working on here on hill that tend to be going

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out in June and again, that's a little bit of

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an unknown. As you know, once we tear up a

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street and we start digging around under there. You never

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know what we're going. To find. So I do have

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concerns that we may be running over. Knowing that we

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kept the budget extremely conservative this year, not to increase

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the rate, which is why we did cut some projects.

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We couldn't fulfill everything. If we go over, if we

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have any concerns with here on hill, that would be

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my major. Concern for this year. The other projects that

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Ms. Bitner has going on. The roof at the arena.

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The Montana landing project. Those two seem to be running

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smoothly so far. And we hope to handle those within

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the budget. We do have a few concerns with the

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boom camp launch in the design that we initially created.

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We came in at over 600, close to $700,000, which

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was way over what we had there. So we're looking

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at rejigging that project to continue with it, but. Again.

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We're restricted to budget. Is the boom camp launch. Is

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that still? Coal with Mfn. That's correct. That's a project

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that we are working together with MFN. MFN was successful

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in funding, so we are working within the parameters of

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the funding agreement. Seeing. No other questions. 7.2 our CA

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clerk presented a report relive streaming of council and committee

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meetings policy. And could I have a move for in

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a second, or please, on this motion? This is moved

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by Councilor Jim Dunbar, seconded by councilor Betty Ann Dunbar,

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be it. Resolved that council adopted live streaming of council

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and committee meetings policy as presented. Are there any questions?

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On this. Councilor Posterero. Thank you, Mayor Hickman. Just with

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the live streaming. We're shifting to an escribe. Live streaming

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versus YouTube. Is that accurate? And. Is there a price

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disparity in the two different modes of streaming? I'll just

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further question to Ms. Walsh. That's her project. Do you,

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Mayor Hagman, since we've been at the table. We have

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been streaming live. Online, so the cost. Is already built

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into our package. There is no additional cost. This is

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just a policy stating that if something, the Gremlins take

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over. That the recorded minutes are the recorded minutes. Not

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the video. Ms. Scott thank you, Mary. To elaborate on

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that, so if we do go down. There could be

469
00:33:34,932 --> 00:33:37,287
the potential of people saying that they were not able.

470
00:33:38,718 --> 00:33:40,633
To have a record of the meeting because the video

471
00:33:41,038 --> 00:33:43,753
did not record. That has been happening throughout the province.

472
00:33:44,358 --> 00:33:48,033
So the recommendation through some training that Ms. Welsh did

473
00:33:48,118 --> 00:33:51,513
take was to create a policy that would further elaborate

474
00:33:51,798 --> 00:33:53,433
that the minutes of the meeting are the record of

475
00:33:53,438 --> 00:33:57,002
the meeting. Councilor Jim Nunberg. And if we were to

476
00:33:57,327 --> 00:34:04,404
go down. Ms Scott. Would this year be available? On

477
00:34:04,849 --> 00:34:11,627
the. Regular. Minutes of the meeting. Or someone's questioning what

478
00:34:11,912 --> 00:34:14,307
was going on at the meeting, does that not eventually

479
00:34:14,352 --> 00:34:19,260
show up? On the talent website. Through you, Mahagma? Yes.

480
00:34:19,505 --> 00:34:20,980
Through the record of the meeting, which would be the

481
00:34:21,065 --> 00:34:24,997
minutes. Okay, I will call for a vote on this

482
00:34:25,762 --> 00:34:35,491
motion, please. Again. The vote is in

483
00:34:35,856 --> 00:34:42,183
progress. Did you get in? There you go. All right.

484
00:34:42,828 --> 00:34:44,823
And for the rest of council, all in favor with

485
00:34:45,148 --> 00:34:49,501
this motion? And that motion is? Carried. Thank you. The

486
00:34:49,546 --> 00:34:51,541
good ones have started. That's right. We just see it

487
00:34:51,586 --> 00:34:58,506
now, okay. 7.3 from RCAO clerk. We have the report.

488
00:34:59,681 --> 00:35:03,836
From Telek Engineering for tiny homes. Could I have a

489
00:35:03,841 --> 00:35:07,551
mover and a seconder on? This, please. This is moved

490
00:35:07,596 --> 00:35:10,631
by deputy mayor Summer, seconded by Councilor Paul Sero. Be

491
00:35:10,916 --> 00:35:13,311
it resolved. That council authorized staff to bring forward to

492
00:35:13,636 --> 00:35:20,064
council next steps process in allowing. Tiny homes and that

493
00:35:20,429 --> 00:35:25,281
all updates be brought forward through the protective services. Questions

494
00:35:25,726 --> 00:35:31,167
or comments. Councilor Jim Dunbar. Thank you, Mayor Hageman to

495
00:35:31,532 --> 00:35:34,887
Ms. Scott. So this year is still being looked at

496
00:35:35,292 --> 00:35:40,801
through. The suggestions from. Talk. And are we going to

497
00:35:41,126 --> 00:35:44,241
fine tune this before you eventually bring it back to

498
00:35:44,286 --> 00:35:48,597
council? Through my Hagman? Essentially, yes. What I'm looking at

499
00:35:48,642 --> 00:35:50,917
doing now is taking the recommendations. That have been brought

500
00:35:50,922 --> 00:35:55,914
forward. Through the report. There's quite a few recommendations there

501
00:35:55,959 --> 00:35:59,711
that are not. Quick reports to bring back to council.

502
00:35:59,996 --> 00:36:02,351
This will take some time to bring this back, and

503
00:36:02,596 --> 00:36:04,791
we want to ensure that we're bringing it back and

504
00:36:04,836 --> 00:36:07,111
we're crossing all of our teeth dotting our eyes to

505
00:36:07,156 --> 00:36:11,951
ensure that we're going through the process correctly. There's. Few

506
00:36:12,036 --> 00:36:14,711
different options. So I would like to hear more from

507
00:36:15,396 --> 00:36:18,576
the committee level as to where. They may like to

508
00:36:18,981 --> 00:36:22,866
proceed, but those will all come forward. Once we have

509
00:36:22,911 --> 00:36:27,678
more information and we review. Our current policies. So our

510
00:36:28,043 --> 00:36:32,464
official plan, as well as our zoning bylaw. Councilor Vidyan,

511
00:36:32,549 --> 00:36:37,397
Denver. Thank you, Mayor Hagman. Will this report also include.

512
00:36:38,453 --> 00:36:42,550
I'm pretty sure. The verbiage is there's tiny homes and

513
00:36:42,595 --> 00:36:45,966
small homes. That they're different. They're a little bit different

514
00:36:46,371 --> 00:36:49,770
in size. Three. Mayor Hegeman that's correct. There is a

515
00:36:49,815 --> 00:36:52,450
difference. And there's a difference even within the tiny home

516
00:36:52,775 --> 00:36:55,930
definition. As to the different types of tiny homes, that

517
00:36:56,215 --> 00:36:58,610
would be available. So you would want to ensure that

518
00:36:59,215 --> 00:37:03,143
there's public consultation. You wouldn't want to have a large

519
00:37:03,228 --> 00:37:06,783
development of tiny homes next to a larger area. Where

520
00:37:07,428 --> 00:37:10,143
they may not want that to occur. So there's a

521
00:37:10,148 --> 00:37:13,841
lot of things that need to go. Into these reports

522
00:37:14,206 --> 00:37:18,169
to ensure that council is doing their due diligence. And

523
00:37:18,574 --> 00:37:23,964
engaging the public as well. Councilor Pastra. Thanks, Mayor Hagman.

524
00:37:24,609 --> 00:37:27,404
I just wanted to thank staff and thank councilor. Middle.

525
00:37:27,769 --> 00:37:30,564
Who brought this to late. It's an interesting and exciting.

526
00:37:31,908 --> 00:37:37,528
Adventure that we are exploring. The housing affordability crisis. Is

527
00:37:37,973 --> 00:37:40,808
substantial. So anything that we can do to alleviate that

528
00:37:41,173 --> 00:37:43,448
would be great, but I really liked in the report

529
00:37:43,853 --> 00:37:48,208
how there was such a diverse implementations in the different

530
00:37:48,333 --> 00:37:50,986
communities. So I'm sorry that you have so much more

531
00:37:51,351 --> 00:37:54,346
work to do ahead of you, but. I think it's

532
00:37:55,071 --> 00:37:58,976
an exciting investigation. Thank you. And I would echo what

533
00:37:59,261 --> 00:38:02,456
councilor Pastoro saying, you see the tiny homes that are

534
00:38:02,541 --> 00:38:08,321
being developed nowadays. And sky is the limit on creativity

535
00:38:08,686 --> 00:38:13,148
within the model. So it would be very beneficial for

536
00:38:13,193 --> 00:38:15,868
our community. So at this point, I will call for

537
00:38:16,193 --> 00:38:25,088
a vote. All in favor? And that vote is carried.

538
00:38:25,533 --> 00:38:34,719
Thank you. It shows up now. All right, 7.5.

539
00:38:36,377 --> 00:38:41,412
Sorry. 7.4. The CAO clerk has given us a report

540
00:38:41,777 --> 00:38:44,932
on the brownfield incentive memorandum. Could I have a mover

541
00:38:45,177 --> 00:38:53,734
and a secondary on that, please? And this is moved

542
00:38:53,739 --> 00:38:56,894
by councilor middle. Seconded by councilor Pastaero, be it resolved.

543
00:38:57,139 --> 00:39:00,854
That council authorized the CAA clerk to work with staff

544
00:39:01,219 --> 00:39:04,454
to investigate the potential costs associated with the report presented

545
00:39:04,779 --> 00:39:08,334
by Tullic Engineering and that all reports be brought back

546
00:39:08,379 --> 00:39:12,134
to the corporate services committee and budget committee. Any questions

547
00:39:12,259 --> 00:39:16,515
or. Comments on this. Councilor Jim Dunbar. Thank you, Mayor

548
00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:20,001
Hagman. It was a pretty good report. Ms. Scott is

549
00:39:20,486 --> 00:39:26,512
quite. In depth, but we've been talking about. Our brownfields

550
00:39:27,197 --> 00:39:37,162
for decades. And moving forward. Obviously. Looking. At protecting.

551
00:39:38,308 --> 00:39:42,861
The taxpayer of blind River. I saw some examples in

552
00:39:42,906 --> 00:39:47,594
there where we're looking at the companies. To bring forth

553
00:39:47,959 --> 00:39:51,735
the remediation. And as we had in a few places

554
00:39:52,100 --> 00:39:54,951
already in town, But I guess you won't get into

555
00:39:55,276 --> 00:40:00,938
the meat of it until. You've done everything. To find

556
00:40:01,023 --> 00:40:06,403
out. That whether or not. This. Could be an added

557
00:40:06,488 --> 00:40:11,078
amount. To the taxpayers of Blind river if we were

558
00:40:11,203 --> 00:40:17,638
moving forward. To remediate. I don't even know how that

559
00:40:18,043 --> 00:40:23,365
would work. Do we go in business or do we

560
00:40:24,090 --> 00:40:29,293
go handshake with the company or an individual? Who? Is

561
00:40:29,418 --> 00:40:32,813
told to remediate this certain amount of land. And if

562
00:40:32,858 --> 00:40:40,977
they refuse? There's a lot to digest there. Through you,

563
00:40:41,222 --> 00:40:43,297
my hagman to Councilor Dunbar. There is certainly a lot

564
00:40:43,582 --> 00:40:47,552
to unpack. With this report. Some municipalities do offer the

565
00:40:47,597 --> 00:40:51,672
incentive program. Those are large municipalities that have the tax

566
00:40:52,077 --> 00:40:55,152
base to allow for that to happen, this would be

567
00:40:55,837 --> 00:40:59,592
a significant tax increase to have the availability of the

568
00:40:59,957 --> 00:41:03,072
incentives there may be some funding available. Again, I would

569
00:41:03,117 --> 00:41:07,473
have to look into that. I believe. There are sometimes.

570
00:41:08,291 --> 00:41:11,942
Some available through programs like the Red program. However, again.

571
00:41:13,559 --> 00:41:18,154
This potentially could be millions of dollars worth of remediation,

572
00:41:18,559 --> 00:41:22,898
depending on the amount. Of contamination at the site. This

573
00:41:22,943 --> 00:41:27,298
is something that I'll do some research on. But first

574
00:41:27,703 --> 00:41:30,098
blush of reading this, I would say this is something

575
00:41:30,423 --> 00:41:33,618
that may not be within the reach of this municipality

576
00:41:33,663 --> 00:41:38,351
based on the cost of the taxpayers. Go ahead. I

577
00:41:38,396 --> 00:41:40,751
just follow up. Thank you, Mayor Heigman. I see this

578
00:41:40,836 --> 00:41:49,060
also. You may need. Provincial government. Coming on board here

579
00:41:49,665 --> 00:41:52,060
because you were saying it may take us millions of

580
00:41:52,105 --> 00:41:55,460
dollars to remediate. But these are some of the companies

581
00:41:55,585 --> 00:41:59,809
who have made billions. And billions of dollars, but yet.

582
00:42:01,353 --> 00:42:03,268
They can lead the piece of land and not develop

583
00:42:03,713 --> 00:42:07,148
it, and it stays like that forever. Where? That's holding

584
00:42:07,193 --> 00:42:11,148
up progress in a lot of municipalities and cities. And

585
00:42:11,473 --> 00:42:15,342
as you're saying our budget is nowhere near. A larger

586
00:42:15,707 --> 00:42:21,801
city where. We could help out with it. But, yeah,

587
00:42:22,166 --> 00:42:27,518
I'm looking forward to the next report. Councilor posterior. Thanks,

588
00:42:27,963 --> 00:42:30,718
Mayor Hegman, kind of along the same lines as councilor

589
00:42:31,043 --> 00:42:34,038
Denbar. The real concern in this is this. Yeah. It

590
00:42:34,043 --> 00:42:37,358
was a great resort report, but it weighed heavily on

591
00:42:38,163 --> 00:42:43,532
the incentivization. Of remediation. My concern is why is the

592
00:42:43,537 --> 00:42:47,492
onus not on the previous owner of the land who

593
00:42:47,537 --> 00:42:51,132
created the brownfield. And why is there no punitive measures

594
00:42:51,457 --> 00:42:55,764
that we could institute? To basically fix that land so

595
00:42:56,049 --> 00:42:58,884
it's usable. And it's really a shame that the majority

596
00:42:58,929 --> 00:43:02,364
of it is on our downtown corridor, which is desperately

597
00:43:02,809 --> 00:43:08,886
needed space. To just really beautify our town. And I'm

598
00:43:08,891 --> 00:43:11,806
just really sad that there's no onus placed upon the

599
00:43:12,091 --> 00:43:14,806
owner. That destroyed the environment in the first place? Or

600
00:43:15,211 --> 00:43:20,879
is there. Through you. May Hegman to councilor Pacero. So

601
00:43:20,924 --> 00:43:26,514
this is obviously. A provincially regulated legislation, piece of legislation,

602
00:43:26,879 --> 00:43:30,794
and as long as that owner owns the property and

603
00:43:30,879 --> 00:43:35,554
maintains and does the appropriate wealth and ensuring that the

604
00:43:35,599 --> 00:43:37,994
groundwater is safe and making sure that it's not leaching

605
00:43:38,679 --> 00:43:40,994
outside of that current boundary they have the right to

606
00:43:41,039 --> 00:43:43,232
hold on to. Their property and because. They're not for

607
00:43:43,277 --> 00:43:47,206
sale. Their property. There's not much that the municipality can.

608
00:43:48,309 --> 00:43:51,064
Do to them at this time with regard to that.

609
00:43:51,469 --> 00:43:54,584
That being said, as I dive deeper into this review.

610
00:43:55,797 --> 00:43:59,540
There's potentially something there. I have seen some municipalities doing

611
00:43:59,625 --> 00:44:06,547
some lobbying for these types of incentives. To force. The

612
00:44:06,632 --> 00:44:08,947
current owners of the property to do something with them

613
00:44:09,312 --> 00:44:11,547
again, that'll be something that I can look into more

614
00:44:11,912 --> 00:44:15,634
as I work through. The brownfield one. The priority will

615
00:44:15,639 --> 00:44:18,034
be the tiny homes and then moving into the brownfield.

616
00:44:19,356 --> 00:44:23,570
Are there any other questions? Seeing none. I will ask

617
00:44:23,935 --> 00:44:28,696
council to vote with their hands. All in favor with

618
00:44:28,741 --> 00:44:33,716
this motion? And that is carried. Thank you. Moving on

619
00:44:34,041 --> 00:44:40,724
to 7.5. Cao clerk was at the Amcto zone seven

620
00:44:41,129 --> 00:44:44,604
meeting. There is a report. Does council have any questions

621
00:44:45,009 --> 00:44:48,684
for Ms. Scott. Councilor Jim Dunbar, I just would like

622
00:44:48,969 --> 00:44:52,244
to congratulate Ms. Scott. On her appointment to the board.

623
00:44:53,819 --> 00:44:57,934
Thank you very much for representing yourself and this community.

624
00:44:59,902 --> 00:45:01,737
Thank you. And thank you to council for the support

625
00:45:02,382 --> 00:45:05,297
and allowing me to join the principal board. Thank you.

626
00:45:12,979 --> 00:45:17,134
My tongue got stuck there. From our treasure. Reinsurance renewal

627
00:45:17,459 --> 00:45:20,574
2024 2025. Could I move? Her in a second or

628
00:45:20,619 --> 00:45:29,494
please, on this motion. And this is moved by deputy

629
00:45:29,539 --> 00:45:32,534
mayor Summer, seconded by councilor Betty Ann Dunbar, be it.

630
00:45:32,579 --> 00:45:40,123
Resolved that council accept the proposal from Brokerlink. Brokerlinkintac public

631
00:45:40,528 --> 00:45:44,483
entities for general insurance and risk management services in the

632
00:45:44,568 --> 00:45:50,243
amount of $324,299 plus applicable taxes for the period of

633
00:45:50,288 --> 00:45:56,123
May 23, 2024 to May 23, 2025 and that council

634
00:45:56,448 --> 00:45:58,372
accept the proposal from CFC underwriting. For cyber risk insurance.

635
00:45:59,666 --> 00:46:04,501
In the amount of $10,530 plus applicable taxes for the

636
00:46:04,546 --> 00:46:10,728
period June 3, 2024. To June 3, 2025. Questions. Deputy

637
00:46:10,773 --> 00:46:14,688
Mayor Summers not really a question. Just to comment that.

638
00:46:15,980 --> 00:46:17,695
The amount came in quite a bit less than what

639
00:46:17,980 --> 00:46:20,735
we had budgeted for the increase, so. Some good news

640
00:46:21,140 --> 00:46:28,850
there. And. Let's put it. Thanks. Councilor Jim Dungar. That

641
00:46:28,895 --> 00:46:32,118
was my question. Also. I don't need to know the

642
00:46:32,443 --> 00:46:36,843
numbers, so if we came in under, I'm. Happy. It

643
00:46:37,168 --> 00:46:41,417
is in the report. Thank you. At this time, I

644
00:46:41,702 --> 00:46:44,537
would ask council a show of hands to tell me

645
00:46:44,902 --> 00:46:51,590
all in favor. And that is Carrie. Thank you. 7.7

646
00:46:51,715 --> 00:46:56,190
from our treasurer. Temporary borrowing for the Huron street reconstruction.

647
00:46:56,995 --> 00:46:59,230
Again? I need a mover. In a second, or please.

648
00:47:06,926 --> 00:47:10,361
Move by councilor Pastaero. Seconded by deputy mayor Summers. Be

649
00:47:10,406 --> 00:47:13,121
it resolve that council authorized. The mayor and CAO ClE

650
00:47:13,087 --> 00:47:16,721
clerk to sign the credit facilities letter with RBC for

651
00:47:16,966 --> 00:47:21,635
the Huron street reconstruction project. Any questions or comments on

652
00:47:22,000 --> 00:47:28,119
this? Seeing none. All in favor with this motion? And

653
00:47:28,484 --> 00:47:35,292
that motion is carried. Thank you. And from our director

654
00:47:35,577 --> 00:47:40,874
of facilities. Community services. Read a blind river senior of

655
00:47:41,119 --> 00:47:47,131
the year nominees. And. We have a person being nominated.

656
00:47:49,407 --> 00:47:54,001
Ms. Bitner, could you come up? And provide us with

657
00:47:54,366 --> 00:48:02,942
some details. Sure. Thanks. Mayor Hagman, is there anything in

658
00:48:02,947 --> 00:48:09,496
particular you're looking for from me? This. Evening. I just

659
00:48:09,941 --> 00:48:12,768
thought it would be nice. To mention the top three.

660
00:48:13,684 --> 00:48:18,397
And essentially the fact that. The top person names go

661
00:48:18,482 --> 00:48:22,837
forward. Correct. So, as per council, the rush knee jerk

662
00:48:22,922 --> 00:48:25,117
action from the last meeting was that we create a

663
00:48:25,442 --> 00:48:28,677
survey for the public to participate in. We had 113

664
00:48:29,002 --> 00:48:32,157
as noted in the report. This map was the first

665
00:48:32,442 --> 00:48:34,357
person, so she's been entered in the provincial portal. So

666
00:48:34,602 --> 00:48:39,060
she's in the running. With the rest of Ontario. So

667
00:48:39,385 --> 00:48:41,900
the other municipalities have participated in the same initiative. They

668
00:48:42,185 --> 00:48:44,420
can enter their person. We have no control over it

669
00:48:44,465 --> 00:48:46,660
or say it's simply a name, phone number, address, and

670
00:48:46,705 --> 00:48:50,020
they go and then we have Mr. Ball. And I

671
00:48:50,065 --> 00:48:53,660
do apologize. I don't know how to properly pronounce. So

672
00:48:53,705 --> 00:48:57,106
I'm not going to try. And make a fool out

673
00:48:57,111 --> 00:49:00,363
of Linda's last name. I don't want to say it

674
00:49:00,408 --> 00:49:05,114
incorrectly on tv. And then the community services package includes

675
00:49:05,159 --> 00:49:07,034
something that we can have a better handle on this

676
00:49:07,559 --> 00:49:09,674
on a go forward because it is basically cost neutral

677
00:49:09,959 --> 00:49:13,525
and really fun for the community to participate in. And

678
00:49:13,610 --> 00:49:17,125
congratulations on behalf of council to Madeline NAP. I think

679
00:49:17,930 --> 00:49:22,405
she is very excited about receiving the nomination, and she

680
00:49:22,450 --> 00:49:25,565
has been sharing this with everyone that she sees on

681
00:49:25,610 --> 00:49:30,855
our street. So that was fun. Moving on to the

682
00:49:31,140 --> 00:49:36,775
service delivery status. May 24, 2024, service delivery review update

683
00:49:37,140 --> 00:49:40,495
does council have any questions as it relates to the

684
00:49:40,820 --> 00:49:44,677
updated service delivery review. Seeing none. We are still moving

685
00:49:44,802 --> 00:49:51,482
along with that. Protective service is met on May 14,

686
00:49:51,847 --> 00:49:56,875
2024. And we have property standing hearing committee appointments and

687
00:49:57,200 --> 00:49:59,835
hearing process. Could I have a mover in? A second

688
00:50:00,240 --> 00:50:08,301
or on that, please. Bring that back up here.

689
00:50:11,715 --> 00:50:14,990
Sorry, my system is a little flow moved by councilor

690
00:50:15,315 --> 00:50:18,350
Dan Mitto, seconded by councilor. Biddy, Ann Dunbar. Be it

691
00:50:18,355 --> 00:50:23,350
resolved, that council authorized the amendment to bylaw 1834 known

692
00:50:23,675 --> 00:50:28,150
as the property standard bylaw. Schedule a property standing hearing

693
00:50:28,195 --> 00:50:33,693
committee. Procedure as recommended by the Protective Services Committee. Any

694
00:50:33,778 --> 00:50:38,700
questions or comments. Councilor Mido first and then councilor Posteraro.

695
00:50:38,945 --> 00:50:44,371
Thanks, Mayor Hagman. I just statement here. I agree. With

696
00:50:44,416 --> 00:50:48,571
the hearing committee procedure. But I, as me do not

697
00:50:48,936 --> 00:50:52,445
want to be part of that committee. Ms. Scott. Thank

698
00:50:52,450 --> 00:50:56,045
you, Mayor Hagman. And to your comment, Councilor Meadow, we

699
00:50:56,050 --> 00:51:00,418
could do a friendly amendment to. This motion and have

700
00:51:00,783 --> 00:51:03,138
it that we do a call for nominations from the

701
00:51:03,423 --> 00:51:07,058
public to have three or five nominations. We like to

702
00:51:07,303 --> 00:51:10,538
keep it at an odd number, a minimum three, I

703
00:51:10,543 --> 00:51:12,338
think, if we could keep it at three, we'd have

704
00:51:12,583 --> 00:51:16,298
a better chance of obtaining enough to fill. The committee

705
00:51:17,023 --> 00:51:19,333
if council is okay with that. So this is going

706
00:51:19,618 --> 00:51:26,378
to be amended now before we vote. Okay, councilor Posterero.

707
00:51:27,972 --> 00:51:29,927
Thank you. I was going to hesitate and ask for

708
00:51:30,212 --> 00:51:35,641
a deferral, but. I'm just wondering. With this to understand

709
00:51:35,846 --> 00:51:39,739
not being part of that committee. What is this all

710
00:51:39,824 --> 00:51:44,925
about? And what is the composition? Of that committee that

711
00:51:44,970 --> 00:51:49,304
you're desiring. Through my hagman to you, councilor Pastoro. So

712
00:51:49,429 --> 00:51:52,664
with any property standards, by law, that. A municipality has.

713
00:51:53,029 --> 00:51:55,704
There is a requirement under the legislation from the building

714
00:51:56,149 --> 00:52:01,830
code that requires. A municipality to have a committee in

715
00:52:01,875 --> 00:52:05,670
the event that charges laid under the bylaw by our

716
00:52:05,715 --> 00:52:09,818
bylaw officer. And a member of the public wishes to

717
00:52:09,903 --> 00:52:13,418
appeal or have that matter heard before the committee. The

718
00:52:13,743 --> 00:52:18,539
committee could then make a decision. If. The applicant. Was

719
00:52:18,584 --> 00:52:21,339
still in disagreement with the ruling of the committee. They

720
00:52:21,384 --> 00:52:26,147
could bring that forward to the court. Services, so. This

721
00:52:26,192 --> 00:52:30,676
is a legally binding committee. It is mandated under legislation

722
00:52:31,041 --> 00:52:33,676
that we have this committee and we're trying to clean

723
00:52:33,721 --> 00:52:36,676
up. That process as we move forward with a more

724
00:52:36,721 --> 00:52:41,184
proactive approach with some of. Our property standards issues that

725
00:52:41,549 --> 00:52:45,180
continue to come in through the e eleven. Follow up.

726
00:52:45,865 --> 00:52:48,660
Thank you. Mayor Pegman, follow up. So with that committee,

727
00:52:48,705 --> 00:52:51,260
those people that are on it being such a legal

728
00:52:51,345 --> 00:52:55,620
procedure, would they be covered and protected by our board's

729
00:52:55,705 --> 00:53:01,251
policy? For liability purposes. Through Marygman to councilor Prossero. That's

730
00:53:01,296 --> 00:53:03,811
a good question. And yes, they would be. We would

731
00:53:03,856 --> 00:53:06,091
do the training with the committee and we would cover

732
00:53:06,176 --> 00:53:09,251
them under our insurance. We would ensure that they're following

733
00:53:09,576 --> 00:53:13,558
all the procedures. And the statutes that are set out

734
00:53:13,963 --> 00:53:17,438
throughout the property standards bylaw as well as through the

735
00:53:17,723 --> 00:53:23,136
building code. Any cross through the standard committee. And the

736
00:53:23,541 --> 00:53:29,775
building code. Any other questions? Seeing none. All in favor

737
00:53:30,180 --> 00:53:35,981
with this motion? Amended a motion? Yes. Can I hear

738
00:53:36,346 --> 00:53:41,835
any? It's in there. Be it resolve. That council will

739
00:53:41,880 --> 00:53:45,915
authorize the amendment of bylaw 1834, known as the property.

740
00:53:46,280 --> 00:53:50,715
Standard bylaw schedule a property standard tiering committee procedures and

741
00:53:51,000 --> 00:53:53,675
that a call for public interest. For three community members

742
00:53:54,040 --> 00:54:01,328
to participate on the property standards hearing committee. As recommended

743
00:54:01,693 --> 00:54:06,046
by the Protective Services Committee. And now I will call

744
00:54:06,131 --> 00:54:11,662
for a vote. All in favor? And that vote is

745
00:54:11,747 --> 00:54:21,070
carried. Thank you. We have no unfinished business. So,

746
00:54:21,795 --> 00:54:27,030
moving on to correspondence requiring action, April 11, Blind River

747
00:54:27,115 --> 00:54:32,239
Community Days committee. Sent a request. Through released fireworks, and

748
00:54:32,604 --> 00:54:34,959
I'm looking for a mover and a seconder on this.

749
00:54:36,459 --> 00:54:42,807
Sorry. This was moved by deputy mayor Summer, seconded by

750
00:54:43,492 --> 00:54:47,007
council Dan Mittow, be it resolved at council authorized the

751
00:54:47,012 --> 00:54:50,687
Blind River Community Days committee to host a fireworks display

752
00:54:50,692 --> 00:54:53,287
at the town park as the closing feature to Community

753
00:54:53,932 --> 00:54:59,287
days 2024 on July 14 at Dusk. And that knh

754
00:54:59,412 --> 00:55:03,862
fire. Fireworks. Submit all required permits and proof of insurance

755
00:55:04,307 --> 00:55:07,742
to the town prior to the event and that following

756
00:55:08,107 --> 00:55:14,059
the submission of a complete. Noise. Bylaw exemption application. By

757
00:55:14,344 --> 00:55:18,761
the Blind River Community Days committee. K and H fireworks

758
00:55:19,046 --> 00:55:24,457
is hereby granted an exemption to bylaw 21 24. North

759
00:55:24,542 --> 00:55:29,497
bylaw for the fireworks event on July 14, 2024. Councilor

760
00:55:29,822 --> 00:55:37,132
Jim Dunbar, thank you. Just a question. Would they also

761
00:55:37,217 --> 00:55:42,495
be exempt? I know these are professionals from a fireband.

762
00:55:44,651 --> 00:55:47,166
Through you. Mayor Hagman to Councilor Dunbar. No, they would

763
00:55:47,171 --> 00:55:49,366
not. If there's a fire ban in place, they would

764
00:55:49,371 --> 00:55:56,414
not. Be exempt under any conditions. Councilor Pastoro. Thanks. Mayor

765
00:55:56,739 --> 00:55:59,534
Hagman's similar question. So what would happen in the event

766
00:55:59,619 --> 00:56:01,854
that there was a fireband or the weather was not

767
00:56:02,579 --> 00:56:08,237
cooperating with this beautiful event. Through you. May Hegman to

768
00:56:08,442 --> 00:56:12,117
you. Councilor Pastoro. Ms. Bitner would like to respond. To

769
00:56:12,562 --> 00:56:20,107
the question. Through you. Mayor Hegman, Councilor Pastoro. This is

770
00:56:20,152 --> 00:56:23,587
why using credible fireworks agencies which appear to be in

771
00:56:23,592 --> 00:56:26,787
the letter using a licensed firm. Typically there's a clause

772
00:56:27,152 --> 00:56:31,539
in there. That the funds would be kept by the

773
00:56:31,864 --> 00:56:34,619
company and typically transferred over to the following year. Sometimes

774
00:56:34,984 --> 00:56:37,739
anywhere from ten to 30% may be kept by the

775
00:56:38,064 --> 00:56:39,859
company because they may have paid for things such as

776
00:56:40,144 --> 00:56:43,299
hotel rooms and advanced et cetera, and their staff, but

777
00:56:43,344 --> 00:56:44,619
that would be up to the group to deal with,

778
00:56:44,704 --> 00:56:46,899
so there may be a slight loss, but typically the

779
00:56:47,184 --> 00:56:50,489
fireworks providers don't say we're taking your 100%. We're keeping

780
00:56:50,494 --> 00:56:58,369
it and we're not delivering it. Any other. Questions. Call

781
00:56:58,454 --> 00:57:01,089
for a shoe of hands. All in favor with this

782
00:57:01,254 --> 00:57:06,815
motion? And that motion is carried. Thank you. And again

783
00:57:07,220 --> 00:57:11,686
from the community days. Committee re moving in the park.

784
00:57:12,051 --> 00:57:16,937
Letter was sent on April 14, 2024. And could I

785
00:57:16,942 --> 00:57:19,808
have a mover in a second, or. Please. This has

786
00:57:19,853 --> 00:57:23,888
moved my councilor Betty Annbors, seconded by councilor Dan Mittow.

787
00:57:24,173 --> 00:57:26,888
Be it resolved that council authorized the Blind River Community

788
00:57:27,293 --> 00:57:31,168
Days committee 2024 to host movie in the park on

789
00:57:31,213 --> 00:57:34,728
July 11, 2024, in the town park and that all

790
00:57:35,093 --> 00:57:37,528
required forms and proof of insurance be provided to the

791
00:57:37,813 --> 00:57:44,689
cao cle. Clerk questions or comments. Councilor Dan Mittow. Thank

792
00:57:44,734 --> 00:57:49,728
you, Mayor Hagman. Just was wondering if there's going to

793
00:57:49,694 --> 00:57:53,224
be stipulation on rating of the movie. And we have

794
00:57:53,549 --> 00:57:58,970
a member of our. Committee in the audience. Is there

795
00:57:59,055 --> 00:58:02,894
a stipulation on the writing of the movie? That's a

796
00:58:02,899 --> 00:58:07,873
good question. It's a family movie. So it's pg? Yes.

797
00:58:08,678 --> 00:58:12,233
Or general movie. Great. Thank you. For that. Any other

798
00:58:12,318 --> 00:58:21,096
questions from council? Councilor Pastoro. Thanks, Mayor Higman. Also, I

799
00:58:21,381 --> 00:58:23,856
know it's quite hard to get. Licensing and stuff like

800
00:58:24,261 --> 00:58:29,803
that. So all those processes have occurred to show. A

801
00:58:29,808 --> 00:58:33,557
live movie in the park. Again, looking at our committee

802
00:58:33,922 --> 00:58:43,542
members for that. To show the. Film to in a

803
00:58:43,587 --> 00:58:46,483
park. Would there be steps that you have to do

804
00:58:47,128 --> 00:58:51,723
to basically publicly display that foam? There's license the organization

805
00:58:52,288 --> 00:58:56,936
that. 's doing it. Councilor Jim Dundar. Thank you, Mayor

806
00:58:57,301 --> 00:59:05,421
Heitman. I've been seeing. A lot of interest. And a

807
00:59:05,426 --> 00:59:11,972
lot of involvement by the committee going after Diamond. Sponsors.

808
00:59:13,560 --> 00:59:19,825
And. Gold sponsors or whatever they may have. But I

809
00:59:20,190 --> 00:59:26,796
have a question. We as council. We had passed a

810
00:59:26,841 --> 00:59:33,753
motion. I believe it was for amount of $20,000. But

811
00:59:34,118 --> 00:59:39,311
I don't see anywhere in that motion. Is it? Okay,

812
00:59:39,476 --> 00:59:44,746
perfect. I didn't see it there. Okay, so I'll just

813
00:59:44,831 --> 00:59:48,412
hold on to that question. Till 11.7. All right. Thank

814
00:59:48,777 --> 00:59:53,372
you. Just bear one. There we go. We're ready. Okay.

815
00:59:54,478 --> 00:59:56,473
At this time, I will ask council by show of

816
00:59:56,798 --> 01:00:00,886
hands. To vote on this. All in favor, and that

817
01:00:01,171 --> 01:00:06,886
is unanimously carried. Thank you. And 11.3 from the city

818
01:00:06,971 --> 01:00:10,606
of Peterborough. The Almudsband letter sent to us on April

819
01:00:10,971 --> 01:00:14,566
16, and I'm looking for a mover and a seconder

820
01:00:14,891 --> 01:00:24,183
on this. Motion. And this is moved by councilor Pastoro,

821
01:00:24,428 --> 01:00:27,543
seconded by councilor Betty Ann Dunbar be it resolved that

822
01:00:27,628 --> 01:00:30,383
council support the city of Peterborough with a request that

823
01:00:30,668 --> 01:00:34,383
the Honorable Paul Calandra Minister of Municipal affairs and Housing,

824
01:00:35,068 --> 01:00:43,068
introduced the bill to amend the. Odd Amendment act to

825
01:00:43,153 --> 01:00:47,668
require the Ontario Ombudsman to provide each municipality, if requested

826
01:00:47,913 --> 01:00:52,908
by the municipality sufficient particulars of each investigation's matter of

827
01:00:53,193 --> 01:00:56,468
case respecting the municipality, that is referred to in each

828
01:00:56,753 --> 01:01:01,172
of the ombudsman's annual reports. Sorry, lost my part. Two.

829
01:01:01,937 --> 01:01:05,172
Permit the municipality to fully understand and address the subject

830
01:01:05,497 --> 01:01:09,612
matter of each investigation matter of case, including a copy

831
01:01:09,937 --> 01:01:15,099
of each complaint as applicable. Redacted only to the extent

832
01:01:15,424 --> 01:01:20,219
of the individual's personal information contained therein. The identities of

833
01:01:20,224 --> 01:01:24,299
the municipality's employees, officers and members of council with whom

834
01:01:24,584 --> 01:01:28,219
the ombudsman was consulting in respect to the investigation, matter

835
01:01:28,624 --> 01:01:32,619
of case and particulars of outcome of the investigation matter

836
01:01:32,984 --> 01:01:37,758
of case, including the OM. Ombudsman's finding. Conclusions and recommendations,

837
01:01:38,163 --> 01:01:41,558
if any, and that this resolution be forwarded to Mr.

838
01:01:42,003 --> 01:01:46,118
Minister Calandra, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the

839
01:01:46,443 --> 01:01:51,952
city of Peterborough. Any questions or comments. Councilor Benny Annbar.

840
01:01:54,431 --> 01:01:59,647
Can we amend the resolution? To also include it being

841
01:01:59,972 --> 01:02:05,248
forwarded to phenome to the phenomenon board. Or. Is this

842
01:02:05,373 --> 01:02:10,288
restricted to what's here? Three? My Hugman. That amendment can

843
01:02:10,293 --> 01:02:14,201
be made if. Council is in agreement. I'll just wait

844
01:02:14,646 --> 01:02:16,081
for it to be amended.

845
01:02:25,540 --> 01:02:32,879
Councilor. Deputy mayor Summers. So I just have a question

846
01:02:33,244 --> 01:02:41,088
on this. They're looking for the information. Regarding. Whoever. Is

847
01:02:41,133 --> 01:02:43,528
being looked into or that sort of thing. Right. So

848
01:02:43,853 --> 01:02:46,448
they want to know who they spoke. To regarding this

849
01:02:46,493 --> 01:02:50,791
situation. I'm just wondering. Am I reading this right? So

850
01:02:51,076 --> 01:02:53,639
they would be able to know. What the issue is.

851
01:02:54,783 --> 01:02:57,138
Who it's about and who they spoke to regarding that

852
01:02:57,543 --> 01:03:01,058
issue. I'm just wondering. If that's going to be creating

853
01:03:01,383 --> 01:03:05,038
issues for people. To maybe not want to speak up

854
01:03:05,443 --> 01:03:08,698
because they know that that information. Can be. You know

855
01:03:08,983 --> 01:03:12,396
what I mean? They may feel that they're doing it

856
01:03:12,841 --> 01:03:16,475
safely behind closed doors kind of thing. Am I reading

857
01:03:16,520 --> 01:03:21,445
this correctly? Through my hagman to you, councilor Summers. So

858
01:03:21,570 --> 01:03:23,805
this motion is not our motion. I don't know what

859
01:03:24,090 --> 01:03:26,883
the intent of that is. I will be bringing forward.

860
01:03:28,378 --> 01:03:30,653
An amendment to the procedural bylaw to deal with these

861
01:03:30,738 --> 01:03:33,733
types of motions, but essentially, yes. So. When you go

862
01:03:33,818 --> 01:03:37,293
through the embudsman investigation, a lot of times you are

863
01:03:37,698 --> 01:03:41,924
speaking with. Their initial intake officers. So you're doing some

864
01:03:42,289 --> 01:03:44,604
intake with them, but they're not. Giving you all of

865
01:03:44,969 --> 01:03:48,227
the information. And then at the end of it, if

866
01:03:48,232 --> 01:03:50,787
they find that there's nothing there to substantiate. It. They

867
01:03:50,832 --> 01:03:54,568
won't provide that to you in writing either. So there's

868
01:03:54,613 --> 01:03:58,608
been a lot of discussion from numerous boards and associations

869
01:03:59,333 --> 01:04:02,488
with the legislation, with the embudsman. I can certainly bring

870
01:04:02,893 --> 01:04:07,401
something back to council. More details. But I think the

871
01:04:07,526 --> 01:04:09,761
intent of this, and again, this is not our motion,

872
01:04:10,046 --> 01:04:13,281
but the intent would be to have more dialogue with

873
01:04:13,566 --> 01:04:17,881
the embungman's office to understand better the process and the

874
01:04:17,886 --> 01:04:20,201
rationale for the decision that was made at the end

875
01:04:20,286 --> 01:04:24,938
of the day. And thank you for that. Because I

876
01:04:24,943 --> 01:04:27,618
know you definitely would want to know. Well, first of

877
01:04:27,623 --> 01:04:29,898
all, if they are investigating someone, you would like to

878
01:04:29,943 --> 01:04:33,058
know that. And what the outcome was, I'm not too

879
01:04:33,343 --> 01:04:35,658
sure about. The middle stuff. I mean, that's something that

880
01:04:35,983 --> 01:04:40,920
we could talk about, I guess. But. We're just supporting

881
01:04:41,285 --> 01:04:48,093
this thing. We're doing it either. Okay. Thank you. And

882
01:04:48,458 --> 01:04:51,333
you'll recognize on the last line of the motion that

883
01:04:51,698 --> 01:04:54,893
phenome is mentioned. So I won't read the whole motion

884
01:04:55,258 --> 01:04:58,413
over again. Thank you. And at this time, I will

885
01:04:58,738 --> 01:05:03,044
ask by a show of hands. All in favor? And

886
01:05:03,409 --> 01:05:13,235
that is carried. Yeah. It's just easier

887
01:05:13,560 --> 01:05:16,675
for those of us that are having challenges with our

888
01:05:16,760 --> 01:05:23,094
system tonight. From the town of Plymouth, Wyoming. Resecuring access

889
01:05:23,499 --> 01:05:26,694
to natural gas for our community and Ontario. I'm looking

890
01:05:26,979 --> 01:05:35,788
for a mover in a seconder on this motion. And

891
01:05:36,473 --> 01:05:39,748
this is moved by Councilor Mito, a seconded by councilor

892
01:05:40,033 --> 01:05:42,828
Paul Stereo be it resolved that council support the town

893
01:05:43,113 --> 01:05:47,228
of Plympton, Wyoming regarding the natural gas expansion program. And

894
01:05:47,513 --> 01:05:55,938
the electrification and energy transition panels call for. A clear

895
01:05:56,103 --> 01:05:59,713
policy. On the role of natural gas to secure access

896
01:06:00,078 --> 01:06:04,007
to affordable energy. And that natural gas must continue to

897
01:06:04,332 --> 01:06:07,127
play an integral role in meeting the energy needs of

898
01:06:07,492 --> 01:06:10,967
Ontario. And that a copy of this resolution be forwarded

899
01:06:11,012 --> 01:06:16,822
to. Amo ontario. Honorable doug ford, premier of ontario. Honorable

900
01:06:17,147 --> 01:06:21,088
tahod smith, the minister of. Energy and the town of

901
01:06:21,373 --> 01:06:30,551
Plympton, Wyoming. Questions. Councilor Jim Dunbar. Please? Sure. Deputy Mars

902
01:06:31,236 --> 01:06:38,092
not in favor. Councilor benny ann dunbar. In favor.

903
01:06:41,477 --> 01:06:50,715
Council. Jim Dunbar opposed. Councilor Jennifer Postgrow. Epstein. Councilor Dan

904
01:06:51,080 --> 01:06:58,271
Meadow, in favor. Mayor Hagman in favor. That's a typo

905
01:06:58,356 --> 01:07:04,938
that's defeated. And moving on to 11.5 from the township

906
01:07:05,623 --> 01:07:10,218
of Scugog reproposed amendment to subsection 27th of the Ontario

907
01:07:10,543 --> 01:07:15,018
Heritage act with respect to removal of listed nondesignated properties

908
01:07:15,383 --> 01:07:22,057
from municipal heritage registers. Move her. In a second, or,

909
01:07:22,102 --> 01:07:26,226
please. This is moved by deputy Mayor Summers. Seconded by.

910
01:07:26,631 --> 01:07:31,106
Sorry, I've lost my spot there. Yet the rate slower

911
01:07:31,551 --> 01:07:34,986
my councilor Bidenbor be it resolve it council support at

912
01:07:35,031 --> 01:07:39,626
the township of Scudgolk regarding the proposed amendment to section

913
01:07:39,951 --> 01:07:46,241
27. In clause 16 of the Ontario Heritage act with

914
01:07:46,286 --> 01:07:50,241
respect to the removal of listed nondesignated properties from the

915
01:07:50,326 --> 01:07:55,681
municipal heritage register, specifically requesting subsection 27 in bracket 16

916
01:07:56,406 --> 01:07:59,481
of the Ontario Heritage act be amended to extend the

917
01:07:59,526 --> 01:08:05,170
deadline for five years from January 1. 2025 to January

918
01:08:05,495 --> 01:08:09,090
1, 2030, and that a copy of this resolution be

919
01:08:09,095 --> 01:08:15,432
forwarded to the township of Scud oak. Questions. Councilor Jim

920
01:08:15,437 --> 01:08:20,454
Dunbar. Thank you, mayor. Hiking? I may ask for a

921
01:08:20,459 --> 01:08:24,494
little, maybe explanation here from this, but the way I

922
01:08:24,899 --> 01:08:34,682
see this, Their heritage. Houses. Buildings

923
01:08:35,367 --> 01:08:39,042
are designated heritage, but it's actually up. I believe it's

924
01:08:39,047 --> 01:08:45,837
up to a municipality who winds up. With the bill

925
01:08:46,602 --> 01:08:55,361
to keep. These heritage buildings going. So. Are they trying?

926
01:08:56,404 --> 01:09:02,747
To make less of them to take off. Certain. Heritage

927
01:09:03,152 --> 01:09:08,329
buildings, and we're given five years before this happens. Or.

928
01:09:11,442 --> 01:09:19,984
Are they specifically? To. Certain heritage. Buildings. I realize we

929
01:09:20,109 --> 01:09:24,939
probably couldn't afford. To do a heritage building or to

930
01:09:25,264 --> 01:09:29,237
keep up, that's, like, taken on another facility. That if

931
01:09:29,682 --> 01:09:32,917
there's no revenue. But you're always putting money into it.

932
01:09:33,242 --> 01:09:36,797
If we had great amounts of money. Maybe, but how

933
01:09:37,162 --> 01:09:39,517
is this year? What exactly are they trying to say?

934
01:09:39,882 --> 01:09:44,429
Here, Katie. Do you? Mayor Hagen to Councilor Dunbar, I'm

935
01:09:44,434 --> 01:09:47,509
not 100% sure exactly what they're. Asking again. This is

936
01:09:47,514 --> 01:09:52,159
not our resolution. And I could look into it a

937
01:09:52,164 --> 01:09:55,887
little bit further, but. Some pieces of the legislation with

938
01:09:55,972 --> 01:09:59,087
regard to heritage could be that we designate an area

939
01:09:59,372 --> 01:10:02,497
of town. As a heritage area and then. They would

940
01:10:02,542 --> 01:10:05,137
be held to standards under the building code that they

941
01:10:05,142 --> 01:10:09,297
must comply with those designated areas. Design. I'm not 100%

942
01:10:09,582 --> 01:10:13,177
sure if that is what they're speaking to here. In

943
01:10:13,182 --> 01:10:17,150
that case, yes. There is burden on the municipality to

944
01:10:17,195 --> 01:10:21,150
uphold those pieces of legislation with regard to the Heritage

945
01:10:21,555 --> 01:10:27,084
act. But again, I don't feel comfortable giving you. A

946
01:10:27,129 --> 01:10:31,730
clear. Slice of answer on this particular motion without having

947
01:10:32,535 --> 01:10:36,050
more information from the originating municipality, which I could bring

948
01:10:36,415 --> 01:10:40,471
forward to the protective services by law committee. If that

949
01:10:40,836 --> 01:10:43,076
is something that you wish. That would have been my

950
01:10:43,401 --> 01:10:48,319
follow up. Where is the township of Scogog? Since southern

951
01:10:48,604 --> 01:10:48,799
Ontario.

952
01:10:59,823 --> 01:11:02,298
Just a note in the motion. It is asking for

953
01:11:02,663 --> 01:11:07,408
an extension. Because they're not able to carry it out

954
01:11:07,693 --> 01:11:12,266
within the time frames. They're wanting our support. In the

955
01:11:12,671 --> 01:11:18,530
extension. Not in asking them how to do. Their carriage

956
01:11:18,975 --> 01:11:24,710
sites. Councilor postrail. Thanks, Mar Hegeman. And through you to

957
01:11:25,115 --> 01:11:30,156
Cao Scott. I definitely. Feel bad that there should be

958
01:11:30,841 --> 01:11:38,732
rationale. With. These correspondence for action. I feel just really

959
01:11:39,137 --> 01:11:41,452
ill informed. So hence why I would abstain from something

960
01:11:41,497 --> 01:11:44,012
if I didn't. Know the true intentions, so I definitely

961
01:11:44,097 --> 01:11:45,892
don't want to be in your spot. Trying to answer

962
01:11:46,377 --> 01:11:50,492
questions. Maybe. I don't know what the different conferences that

963
01:11:50,737 --> 01:11:53,212
we could go through. I know many. Municipalities do this.

964
01:11:53,497 --> 01:11:57,052
They just send correspondence for action. Maybe something could be

965
01:11:57,097 --> 01:12:00,172
brought up that to attach. A good rationale with the

966
01:12:00,217 --> 01:12:05,550
intent. Behind these because it's really difficult. When you're disconnected

967
01:12:05,835 --> 01:12:11,105
from the issue, to really make an informed decision. Sending

968
01:12:11,110 --> 01:12:13,465
my head into councilor pastoro. So last week at our

969
01:12:13,510 --> 01:12:17,865
municipal fairs, meeting in subway. We did discuss this exact

970
01:12:17,990 --> 01:12:20,945
item, which is why I will be amending or putting

971
01:12:21,030 --> 01:12:24,345
forward an amendment to the procedural bylaw to address these

972
01:12:24,510 --> 01:12:27,925
items. Because half of them that we receive don't show

973
01:12:27,970 --> 01:12:31,154
up on the agenda. So we'd like to have a

974
01:12:31,159 --> 01:12:34,154
better approach with these and to have a more informed

975
01:12:34,239 --> 01:12:38,471
rationale for council to appropriately vote. Right. And on that

976
01:12:38,516 --> 01:12:44,840
note, We are calling for a vote. All in favor

977
01:12:45,245 --> 01:12:53,669
with this motion, raise your hands. Opposed. And that vote

978
01:12:53,754 --> 01:13:00,759
is. That is defeated. Thank you. Moving on to 11.6.

979
01:13:01,934 --> 01:13:05,529
The Rotary Club of Blind river has written about concerts

980
01:13:05,534 --> 01:13:10,042
by the lake in 2024. And I have a mover

981
01:13:10,367 --> 01:13:13,686
in a seconder, please. This is moved by Councilor Paul

982
01:13:13,931 --> 01:13:17,566
Serero, seconded by councilor middle whereas the summer concert series

983
01:13:17,851 --> 01:13:20,646
is an annual event. Hold stood by Blind River Rotary

984
01:13:20,731 --> 01:13:23,766
Club. Therefore, be it resolve that council authorized the Blind

985
01:13:24,091 --> 01:13:28,486
River Rotary Club. Youth of the B. Ensign Memorial Gazebo

986
01:13:28,851 --> 01:13:31,766
at Sellers park. Including the electrical outlets for their annual.

987
01:13:32,585 --> 01:13:35,660
Concert by the Lake Thursday nights from 07:00 p.m. To

988
01:13:35,705 --> 01:13:40,620
08:00 p.m. During July and August 2024. Any questions or

989
01:13:40,985 --> 01:13:44,580
comments? Deputy mayor summers just a comment. Yay. I'm glad

990
01:13:44,865 --> 01:13:46,984
it's going to be on for this year. I had

991
01:13:47,149 --> 01:13:50,236
concerns about it coming back this year. So very happy

992
01:13:50,281 --> 01:13:52,556
to see this. It's a good news story for sure.

993
01:13:53,584 --> 01:13:56,819
And at this time, I would ask by raising your

994
01:13:56,824 --> 01:14:01,340
hands, all in favor with this motion? And that motion

995
01:14:01,385 --> 01:14:07,413
is carried. Thank you. I know you're trying, Councilor bathroom.

996
01:14:10,856 --> 01:14:17,671
Item number 11.7. April 25, 2024, from the Blind River

997
01:14:17,996 --> 01:14:22,791
Community Days committee, read the $20,000 sum from council. Could

998
01:14:22,796 --> 01:14:31,451
I have a mover in a seconder, please? Sorry, my

999
01:14:31,576 --> 01:14:35,609
system is very slow tonight. This is moved by councilor

1000
01:14:35,894 --> 01:14:38,489
middle, seconded by deputy mayor Summers. Be it resolved, that

1001
01:14:38,534 --> 01:14:41,889
council authorized a donation in the amount of $20,000 to

1002
01:14:42,174 --> 01:14:46,569
the blue eyed River Community Days committee 2024. And that

1003
01:14:46,654 --> 01:14:49,689
all transactions be funneled through the town. And that all

1004
01:14:49,774 --> 01:14:53,649
proceeds from the 2024 community day's event be returned to

1005
01:14:53,694 --> 01:14:56,730
the town and place. Placed into a reserve account. For

1006
01:14:56,775 --> 01:15:02,160
the further community days committee's events questions, comments. I know

1007
01:15:02,724 --> 01:15:09,386
councilor middle has. The first. Question comment. Thanks, Mayor Hagman.

1008
01:15:09,751 --> 01:15:11,626
Just more of a comment that I would just like

1009
01:15:11,951 --> 01:15:14,706
to commend the committee for their hard work and effort.

1010
01:15:15,031 --> 01:15:18,306
I was skeptical when this first took off. And I'm

1011
01:15:18,311 --> 01:15:21,666
really glad that it's going well, and I think everybody's

1012
01:15:21,711 --> 01:15:24,839
going to enjoy it. Thank you for that. Other comments.

1013
01:15:26,968 --> 01:15:33,683
Councilor Diddy Annbar. Thank you, Mayor Higgin. I just want

1014
01:15:34,008 --> 01:15:38,483
to know if the wording of this addresses any commitments

1015
01:15:38,568 --> 01:15:43,462
that they have made. For. They were going to, some

1016
01:15:43,707 --> 01:15:47,242
of the proceeds were going to go to. Assist other?

1017
01:15:47,327 --> 01:15:48,722
I don't know. I can't even remember what it was.

1018
01:15:49,007 --> 01:15:56,551
If it was the women's shelter. The beer gardens. When

1019
01:15:56,596 --> 01:15:59,311
we're talking about this motion, does that also address the

1020
01:15:59,636 --> 01:16:04,071
commitments that they have made? To other organizations. This is

1021
01:16:04,396 --> 01:16:12,744
in terms of. The giving of the $20,000 to the

1022
01:16:13,109 --> 01:16:18,322
community. But they're also talking about. The proceeds. To be

1023
01:16:18,647 --> 01:16:21,442
returned to the town to be held in reserve for

1024
01:16:21,767 --> 01:16:27,496
the next community days. So. Does that address any commitments

1025
01:16:27,541 --> 01:16:35,039
that they might have? Already. Go ahead. Thank you. So,

1026
01:16:35,804 --> 01:16:41,903
to Natalie and to summer. I think what councilor Dunbar

1027
01:16:41,988 --> 01:16:44,983
is asking is the way this resolution is worded, is

1028
01:16:45,028 --> 01:16:47,543
that. The money would still be held. All monies would

1029
01:16:47,588 --> 01:16:50,343
still be held by the town. But altogether. Not mixed

1030
01:16:50,348 --> 01:16:54,476
back. With the special events account. It would all be

1031
01:16:54,841 --> 01:17:02,607
community based. Correct? Yes. Councilor Denver. Does that answer your

1032
01:17:02,692 --> 01:17:12,396
question? Yes. Councilor Jim Denver. Thank you, Mayor

1033
01:17:13,081 --> 01:17:22,541
Hagman. I took the time. To go over. The actual

1034
01:17:23,186 --> 01:17:31,504
date. We last did this motion, and I believe it

1035
01:17:31,549 --> 01:17:38,325
was back in March 4, 2024. And the motion that

1036
01:17:38,370 --> 01:17:42,828
we passed here at that council read. As whereas council

1037
01:17:43,113 --> 01:17:47,108
supports in principle the community days proposal. Therefore, be it

1038
01:17:47,153 --> 01:17:51,468
resolved that council allocates a maximum of $20,000 from the

1039
01:17:51,513 --> 01:17:57,033
special event reserve of community days. 2024 and requires that

1040
01:17:57,358 --> 01:18:02,840
all financial activity. Flow through the town of Blind river,

1041
01:18:03,245 --> 01:18:08,100
which was Kerry. I guess comments and questions. I'll go

1042
01:18:08,425 --> 01:18:13,253
with the question was, I see that this one. Is

1043
01:18:13,298 --> 01:18:19,404
worded differently, but the way I see it, The last

1044
01:18:19,809 --> 01:18:26,251
sentence and. That all proceeds from the 2024 Community Days

1045
01:18:26,736 --> 01:18:30,503
event. Be returned to the town and place into the

1046
01:18:30,588 --> 01:18:36,906
reserve account for further community. Day events. I just want

1047
01:18:36,951 --> 01:18:42,695
to clarify something here. With that being said. That's fine

1048
01:18:43,100 --> 01:18:48,996
and dandy. Just to talk about. It. I think councilor

1049
01:18:49,321 --> 01:18:54,516
Betty and Denver mentioned was the beer gardens you met.

1050
01:18:54,601 --> 01:18:58,036
All proceeds. Well. The beer garden was set up, I

1051
01:18:58,041 --> 01:19:05,125
believe, with the committee. And. There is a percentage that

1052
01:19:05,530 --> 01:19:10,534
will go back to them to contribute. To the reserve.

1053
01:19:11,663 --> 01:19:14,138
What I want to clear up is that for some

1054
01:19:14,223 --> 01:19:21,872
reason, We put out $20,000 and it says donation. And

1055
01:19:22,597 --> 01:19:27,232
they're able to put $15,000 back into the reserve for

1056
01:19:27,597 --> 01:19:34,677
next year. Do they owe us? 5000. I just want

1057
01:19:34,722 --> 01:19:40,550
to know. Once I clarified that this is not a

1058
01:19:40,555 --> 01:19:44,754
loan. Through you. Mayor Hegman. Two. Councilor Dumber. That is.

1059
01:19:44,799 --> 01:19:47,394
The purpose of this resolution is to clarify it for

1060
01:19:47,439 --> 01:19:51,754
the municipality and to obtain clear direction from council that

1061
01:19:51,839 --> 01:19:57,074
the $20,000 will be allocated into the separate reserve. Originally,

1062
01:19:57,159 --> 01:20:00,154
when it was discussed at the table was and I

1063
01:20:00,159 --> 01:20:01,634
think it was a little bit confusing for all of

1064
01:20:01,639 --> 01:20:08,032
us. Where? Council was giving them $20,000 to get started,

1065
01:20:08,477 --> 01:20:11,192
get rolling. But then that $20,000 would be put back.

1066
01:20:12,615 --> 01:20:18,290
Into that festival's reserve. At the end of this, but

1067
01:20:18,935 --> 01:20:22,090
we're now looking for clarification that the committee would be

1068
01:20:22,095 --> 01:20:25,690
able to keep the $20,000, the proceeds, everything. But within

1069
01:20:26,055 --> 01:20:29,690
one account. That is still under the town umbrella reserve.

1070
01:20:30,055 --> 01:20:33,570
That way we can properly allocate receipts to those who

1071
01:20:33,615 --> 01:20:37,520
provide donations. And track the funds as it is still

1072
01:20:37,925 --> 01:20:44,362
taxpayer money. That is very clear to me. And this

1073
01:20:44,447 --> 01:20:47,162
way, this year is written up. This motion, I would

1074
01:20:47,247 --> 01:20:52,576
support it. Councilor Pastra. Thanks for Hagman. I guess I

1075
01:20:52,821 --> 01:20:58,326
had similar questions. Just at the last. Portion of the

1076
01:20:58,691 --> 01:21:02,780
motion. And proceeds from the 2024 community days events be

1077
01:21:02,865 --> 01:21:05,060
returned to the town and placed in a reserve account

1078
01:21:05,425 --> 01:21:10,643
for further community. Day committee offense. So again, like Betty

1079
01:21:10,688 --> 01:21:14,723
and Dunbar and Jim Dunbar were seating is so does.

1080
01:21:15,864 --> 01:21:19,263
That. Because it also wanted to be a philanthropic thing

1081
01:21:19,268 --> 01:21:24,611
where. The donations are going to. Certain organizations, so I

1082
01:21:24,616 --> 01:21:27,731
just wanted to ensure that those can also be met.

1083
01:21:29,224 --> 01:21:32,539
By the committee and I highly doubt will be under

1084
01:21:33,184 --> 01:21:39,908
the $20,000. Proceeds because it's such a substantial event. So

1085
01:21:40,033 --> 01:21:43,708
I guess my question is, does that last one encompass?

1086
01:21:45,106 --> 01:21:48,741
Everything. And because all the financial transactions are funneled through

1087
01:21:49,106 --> 01:21:51,980
the town. It would kind of be like an audited

1088
01:21:52,065 --> 01:21:55,380
statement of knowing where the funds have gone, so. There

1089
01:21:55,465 --> 01:21:59,300
is that kind of transparency for the public, that the

1090
01:21:59,305 --> 01:22:03,904
$20,000 was well spent. Through you, Mayor Hagman to you,

1091
01:22:04,189 --> 01:22:06,624
Councilor Pastoro, all of the funds that have been received

1092
01:22:06,949 --> 01:22:10,408
to date have been provided to the town. And our

1093
01:22:10,733 --> 01:22:13,168
treasurer is keeping track of all of the receipts coming

1094
01:22:13,573 --> 01:22:16,168
in and all of the invoices. That need to be

1095
01:22:16,213 --> 01:22:18,448
paid are being received and paid out from the town,

1096
01:22:19,093 --> 01:22:24,724
so. There's a. Clear accounting record. Of all transactions, which

1097
01:22:25,289 --> 01:22:27,364
we will then sit down with the organizers at the

1098
01:22:27,409 --> 01:22:29,524
end, go through it. All make sure that we all

1099
01:22:29,849 --> 01:22:34,270
agree with the numbers. And then present to council. A

1100
01:22:34,315 --> 01:22:40,501
full overview of the events proceeds funding. The whole works

1101
01:22:40,866 --> 01:22:47,291
for the entire event. Councilor Paschero. Thank you. In those

1102
01:22:47,376 --> 01:22:50,531
events, like, for example, the beer gardens. So would that.

1103
01:22:51,585 --> 01:22:55,260
Be the organization that is running it. They would be

1104
01:22:55,545 --> 01:22:57,380
the one that is running that, and that wouldn't be

1105
01:22:57,425 --> 01:23:00,580
included in the proceeds because that would be their own

1106
01:23:01,465 --> 01:23:04,917
event. Through you. Mayor Hagman to council Prostero. Correct me

1107
01:23:04,962 --> 01:23:09,122
if I'm wrong. But, Natalie. But I believe that, yes,

1108
01:23:09,207 --> 01:23:12,762
the beer gardens is a separate event. It's a separate

1109
01:23:12,847 --> 01:23:16,713
issue. It won't be run through the town. Council has

1110
01:23:16,838 --> 01:23:22,019
provided a resolution to declare it a significant event. So

1111
01:23:22,344 --> 01:23:27,817
they can obtain their. Beer garden licensing. Right. And at

1112
01:23:27,902 --> 01:23:30,697
this time, seeing no other questions, I will call for

1113
01:23:31,022 --> 01:23:36,229
a vote. All in favor? Raise your hands. And that

1114
01:23:36,274 --> 01:23:42,166
is unanimously carried. Thank you for that. 11.8 and this

1115
01:23:42,211 --> 01:23:47,503
is from the town of Smith Falls. Basic income guarantee.

1116
01:23:48,610 --> 01:23:50,885
And could I have a mover and a seconder on

1117
01:23:50,890 --> 01:23:51,325
that, please?

1118
01:24:03,179 --> 01:24:06,414
This is moved by councilor Pastoro, seconded by councilor Betty

1119
01:24:06,699 --> 01:24:10,214
Ann Dunbar. Whereas the minimum wage in Ontario and the

1120
01:24:10,259 --> 01:24:14,734
maximum amounts of financial support available through Ontario works and

1121
01:24:15,019 --> 01:24:22,191
the Ontario disability support program. Are insufficient to meet the

1122
01:24:22,236 --> 01:24:26,551
basic needs of full time, minimal wage workers or of

1123
01:24:26,636 --> 01:24:32,453
individuals or families. Drawing ow. Or ODSP support. And whereas

1124
01:24:32,498 --> 01:24:35,653
basic income is a means by which individuals, families, and

1125
01:24:35,978 --> 01:24:39,973
whole communities can be less vulnerable, to negative changes in

1126
01:24:40,298 --> 01:24:44,013
health, relationship or family status, and labor markets and better

1127
01:24:44,378 --> 01:24:49,573
able to navigate transitions and challenging circumstances. And whereas basic

1128
01:24:49,658 --> 01:24:55,276
income is money distributed to eligible. People. Regularly, reliably and

1129
01:24:55,561 --> 01:24:59,836
without work requirement and which absence other income should be

1130
01:25:00,601 --> 01:25:04,743
met. Should be meet basic human needs. Therefore, be it

1131
01:25:04,788 --> 01:25:07,943
resolve that council support the town of Smith halls. Regarding

1132
01:25:08,268 --> 01:25:11,903
basic income guarantee for all working age adults to help

1133
01:25:12,588 --> 01:25:17,183
combat low income and economic vulnerability within our communities that

1134
01:25:17,468 --> 01:25:22,089
the federal, provincial and territorial governments collaborate on the. Design,

1135
01:25:22,894 --> 01:25:27,089
introduction, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a national basic income

1136
01:25:27,694 --> 01:25:31,889
guarantee program for working age adults and that this resolution

1137
01:25:32,254 --> 01:25:37,255
be forwarded to the town of Smith Balls. Questions, comments.

1138
01:25:38,872 --> 01:25:45,719
Councilor poster arrow. Thanks very. Was just having this debate

1139
01:25:46,044 --> 01:25:48,759
in our civics class in the last two days. We

1140
01:25:49,004 --> 01:25:54,496
are discussing the political spectrum. So. With this discussion of

1141
01:25:54,781 --> 01:25:59,433
universal basic income. It is an interesting concept, which does

1142
01:25:59,518 --> 01:26:02,998
have merit, but as this is written, I wouldn't be

1143
01:26:03,003 --> 01:26:06,918
able to endorse a blank check basic income guarantee, because

1144
01:26:07,243 --> 01:26:12,292
there's so much complexity and nuance to it. I would

1145
01:26:12,377 --> 01:26:14,452
hope that if we're going to investigate, it would be

1146
01:26:14,497 --> 01:26:18,022
even more inclusive. So as this is written, I can't

1147
01:26:18,107 --> 01:26:22,838
support it. Councilor Dan Mittow. Thanks, Mayor Hegman. I would

1148
01:26:22,843 --> 01:26:24,638
just like to know where this money would be coming

1149
01:26:25,003 --> 01:26:34,727
from. The province, the provincial taxpayer. Yeah. Are there any

1150
01:26:34,812 --> 01:26:41,711
other questions before I call for a vote? All in

1151
01:26:41,756 --> 01:26:47,652
favor wish this motion, please raise your hands. And opposed.

1152
01:26:50,620 --> 01:26:57,351
And that is defeated three to three. Thank you. And

1153
01:26:58,116 --> 01:27:02,111
moving on to 11.9 from the city of Stratford, the

1154
01:27:02,436 --> 01:27:06,367
operational budget funding. Could I get a mover in a

1155
01:27:06,372 --> 01:27:07,327
second on that, please?

1156
01:27:18,922 --> 01:27:21,877
Move my deputy mayor, summer, seconded by Councilor Jim Dunbar.

1157
01:27:22,562 --> 01:27:27,557
Whereas all Ontario municipalities are prohibited from running budget deficits

1158
01:27:27,922 --> 01:27:32,837
for operating purposes. And where of all Ontario municipalities have

1159
01:27:33,162 --> 01:27:37,157
similar pressures with respect to aging infrastructure and operating costs

1160
01:27:37,162 --> 01:27:42,049
for polic. Policing. And whereas the City of Toronto has

1161
01:27:42,094 --> 01:27:47,369
recently received provincial funding to cover a $1.2 billion operating

1162
01:27:47,734 --> 01:27:51,776
shortfall and approximately. 12 million in federal and provincial funding

1163
01:27:52,381 --> 01:27:54,936
for their police operating budget. And whereas the city of

1164
01:27:55,221 --> 01:27:58,856
Toronto has the lowest tax rates in the province, approximately

1165
01:27:59,261 --> 01:28:03,996
40% less than the average. Duffin rural municipal tax rate.

1166
01:28:04,401 --> 01:28:07,876
Therefore, be it resolved that council support the township of

1167
01:28:07,961 --> 01:28:11,476
armor Nath and the City of Stratford with their coal

1168
01:28:11,761 --> 01:28:15,516
on the province of Ontario to treat all municipalities fairly

1169
01:28:15,841 --> 01:28:20,756
and provide equivalent representative operational budget. Funding amounts to all

1170
01:28:21,441 --> 01:28:25,667
Ontario mu. Municipalities and that this resolution be forwarded to

1171
01:28:25,952 --> 01:28:32,697
the city of Stratford. Questions, comments. Councilor Posterero. Thanks, Mayor

1172
01:28:33,022 --> 01:28:36,177
Hagwin. I know we're trying to keep this. Being shorter.

1173
01:28:38,249 --> 01:28:42,562
But. Equity and funding is so essential, especially for rural

1174
01:28:42,927 --> 01:28:47,202
communities. When you look at the per capita funding if

1175
01:28:47,207 --> 01:28:53,477
you look at Toronto, The perceived. Distribution of funds definitely

1176
01:28:54,122 --> 01:28:57,357
doesn't seem equitable. So anything moving towards equity for rural

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01:28:57,682 --> 01:29:00,923
communities is awesome. And it was noted at the Good

1178
01:29:01,248 --> 01:29:06,409
Roads conference. That the city of Toronto has given back

1179
01:29:06,734 --> 01:29:10,587
the gardener. And the Don Mills Valley Parkway to the

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01:29:10,952 --> 01:29:16,454
province. For their coverage of costs. And the rest of

1181
01:29:16,459 --> 01:29:19,614
us were sitting in the audience going, what about? Us.

1182
01:29:21,302 --> 01:29:24,457
Councilor Jim Dunbar. Thank you very, Hagman. I just wanted

1183
01:29:24,742 --> 01:29:29,250
to bring up. It's. More of a comment. Years ago,

1184
01:29:29,775 --> 01:29:37,454
Amel proposed. A 1% tax height. That the province.

1185
01:29:40,370 --> 01:29:43,885
Could not get their greedy little hands on, and it

1186
01:29:43,930 --> 01:29:48,904
was only go to infrastructure. And it was quite informative

1187
01:29:49,669 --> 01:29:55,187
and it was quite substantial. But nobody had the political

1188
01:29:55,952 --> 01:30:03,970
will. To increase the hst by 1%. Which. Might have

1189
01:30:04,695 --> 01:30:08,806
taken a lot of municipalities. Out of these hard times

1190
01:30:09,211 --> 01:30:13,737
that we're seeing. And foreseeing in the near future, if

1191
01:30:14,102 --> 01:30:20,207
not the long future. Thank you. Seeing no other comments

1192
01:30:20,612 --> 01:30:24,167
or questions I will ask by raising your hands. All

1193
01:30:24,532 --> 01:30:28,686
in favor with this? Motion. And that motion is carried.

1194
01:30:29,131 --> 01:30:34,155
Thank you. April 26, the Municipality of Trent Hills sent

1195
01:30:34,240 --> 01:30:38,755
us letter refunding social services in Ontario and they are

1196
01:30:39,120 --> 01:30:41,875
asking for a mover and a seconder on their motion.

1197
01:30:49,351 --> 01:30:52,626
This is moved by councilor Paul Serrow, seconded by councilor

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01:30:53,311 --> 01:30:57,386
Mittow, whereas Ontario was experiencing a housing crisis with housing

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01:30:57,631 --> 01:31:01,346
costs for exceeding affordable levels by any standard, including in

1200
01:31:01,671 --> 01:31:05,346
blind river. And whereas the prevalence of homelessness is quickly

1201
01:31:05,751 --> 01:31:09,994
increasing beyond the capacity of local governments, To create new

1202
01:31:10,319 --> 01:31:14,874
emergency, transitional or affordable housing. And whereas homelessness is a

1203
01:31:15,199 --> 01:31:19,674
condition that can largely be prevented with adequate resources, but

1204
01:31:19,719 --> 01:31:23,274
that nonetheless puts an increasing number of residents at risk

1205
01:31:23,599 --> 01:31:28,034
of considerable harm or death and with insufficient housing and

1206
01:31:28,359 --> 01:31:31,688
social services, fail not. Only to provide for those experiencing

1207
01:31:32,093 --> 01:31:37,553
homelessness, but also. Called significant economic cost to municipalities as

1208
01:31:37,598 --> 01:31:39,833
well as to the province in the form of higher

1209
01:31:40,278 --> 01:31:45,673
policing. First responder healthcare and economic development costs, among others.

1210
01:31:46,358 --> 01:31:50,393
And whereas insufficient housing and social services fail not only

1211
01:31:50,478 --> 01:31:54,873
to provide for those experiencing homelessness, but also cause significant.

1212
01:31:55,099 --> 01:32:00,454
Social costs in communities that experience social estrangement, insecurity, and

1213
01:32:01,099 --> 01:32:05,461
fear of associated with increased crime. And visible drug use,

1214
01:32:05,906 --> 01:32:09,741
all of which causes considerable social and political unrest. And

1215
01:32:10,026 --> 01:32:13,221
whereas the province of Ontario dictates the requirement for social

1216
01:32:13,706 --> 01:32:18,661
services, including emergency shelters, but limits their operation through insufficient

1217
01:32:19,026 --> 01:32:23,261
funding, thereby causing Fed economic and social costs at the

1218
01:32:23,306 --> 01:32:28,065
municipal governance level. And whereas municipalities recognize our moral and

1219
01:32:28,110 --> 01:32:32,985
legal obligation to provide adequate shelter and public safety for

1220
01:32:33,030 --> 01:32:37,385
all residents, but are limited in our capacity to unilaterally

1221
01:32:37,790 --> 01:32:41,705
do so by constrained finance. Therefore be it resolved that

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01:32:41,750 --> 01:32:45,363
the council support the municipality of Trent hills along. With

1223
01:32:45,648 --> 01:32:50,676
other Northumberland. County municipalities with their call upon the province

1224
01:32:50,761 --> 01:32:56,145
of Ontario. To significantly increase funding for housing, shelters, and

1225
01:32:56,430 --> 01:33:00,105
other necessary social services to ensure adequate levels of service.

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01:33:00,790 --> 01:33:03,545
To meet the needs of our residents and that this

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01:33:03,910 --> 01:33:07,065
resolution be forwarded to the honorable Doug. Ford, premier of

1228
01:33:07,110 --> 01:33:11,905
Ontario, to the honorable Paul Calendra, minister of municipal affairs

1229
01:33:11,910 --> 01:33:16,335
and Housing, the. Honorable David Pacini, Minister of Labor, Immigration,

1230
01:33:16,780 --> 01:33:21,215
Training and Skills Development and the Municipality of Trent Hills.

1231
01:33:22,431 --> 01:33:27,506
Questions. Comments councilor Pastoro, thanks for Hankman. Just a comment.

1232
01:33:28,593 --> 01:33:30,548
The housing crisis is not going to be solved by

1233
01:33:30,873 --> 01:33:32,949
building more houses. The housing crisis is going to be

1234
01:33:33,273 --> 01:33:37,148
solved by properly funding and not short changing the social

1235
01:33:37,593 --> 01:33:42,206
services that are the antecedent. To being homeless. So I

1236
01:33:42,251 --> 01:33:44,966
would hope and call upon the government to properly fund

1237
01:33:45,331 --> 01:33:51,620
social services such as healthcare, education. Thank you. And seeing

1238
01:33:52,025 --> 01:33:55,140
no other hands going up this time, I would ask

1239
01:33:55,185 --> 01:33:57,420
council to raise your hands if you are in favor

1240
01:33:57,825 --> 01:34:01,889
of this motion? And that motion is carried. Thank you.

1241
01:34:03,434 --> 01:34:08,469
April 19, we received correspondence from the municipality of Wawa.

1242
01:34:10,188 --> 01:34:15,903
The highway. 469 rerouting true Shaplo to White river could

1243
01:34:15,948 --> 01:34:18,343
have a mover. Or nest seconder on this motion, please.

1244
01:34:19,421 --> 01:34:22,576
This is moved by councilor Jim Dunbar, seconded by councilor

1245
01:34:22,861 --> 01:34:25,656
Mitto be a result. At council support the municipality of

1246
01:34:26,061 --> 01:34:34,723
Wawa with their objection to the new highway 400. 69

1247
01:34:35,088 --> 01:34:37,843
extension to be built from Sudbury to Shaplow to White

1248
01:34:38,248 --> 01:34:43,003
river, which would essentially bypass Wawa and other communities in

1249
01:34:43,088 --> 01:34:48,003
northwest eastern Ontario, like Blind river, that depend on highway

1250
01:34:48,368 --> 01:34:53,397
traffic to support their. Economies, jobs, businesses and families living

1251
01:34:54,082 --> 01:34:57,717
in northeastern Ontario, and that this resolution be forwarded to

1252
01:34:58,042 --> 01:35:03,075
Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Transportation. Had lead Sarquet Kia

1253
01:35:03,480 --> 01:35:09,649
associate minister of transportation VJ Thank. Deputy Minister of Transportation

1254
01:35:10,054 --> 01:35:15,921
Douglas Jones Phenome and the municipality of worldwide. I'm sure

1255
01:35:16,286 --> 01:35:20,319
there are a lot of comments. Councilor Jim Dunbar. I'll

1256
01:35:20,644 --> 01:35:24,873
make mine short and sweet. I don't understand. Where this

1257
01:35:25,318 --> 01:35:29,713
government can even phantom the amount of money that it

1258
01:35:29,758 --> 01:35:35,871
would take. To build this new highway. But I do

1259
01:35:36,316 --> 01:35:41,778
see the ring of fire being developed. And some of

1260
01:35:42,503 --> 01:35:47,058
these processing places of Thunder Bay would get a lot

1261
01:35:47,103 --> 01:35:54,856
of. His. Battery. Stuff that he needs from these mines

1262
01:35:55,221 --> 01:36:02,277
to make these batteries. And cars that are being again

1263
01:36:02,682 --> 01:36:06,904
built in southern Ontario. But, I mean, if something like

1264
01:36:07,309 --> 01:36:12,521
this was to ever happen. Yeah. We definitely would. Be.

1265
01:36:13,782 --> 01:36:16,297
Then we would have to be a place of destination.

1266
01:36:18,387 --> 01:36:20,782
And I think a lot of the businesses here would

1267
01:36:21,147 --> 01:36:25,302
close and small towns would just dry up. And maybe

1268
01:36:25,947 --> 01:36:28,742
new towns would be built, but I can't support this.

1269
01:36:31,562 --> 01:36:34,877
So what you're doing is you're supporting the motion not

1270
01:36:35,202 --> 01:36:40,859
to go forward. With this. So you would be supporting

1271
01:36:41,264 --> 01:36:45,281
this motion? I can tell you that because I'm old.

1272
01:36:47,589 --> 01:36:50,784
And my mother was older, that at one time, when

1273
01:36:51,149 --> 01:36:55,464
Highway 17 was being built between Thunder Bay, and to

1274
01:36:55,549 --> 01:36:59,184
St. Marie Sudbury, that actually they were going to build

1275
01:36:59,469 --> 01:37:02,144
the highway based on the height. Of land, which is

1276
01:37:02,549 --> 01:37:07,424
White River. Chaplow. Chaplow to Sudbury. And that the soup.

1277
01:37:07,469 --> 01:37:10,802
Corrid. Corridor was going to be. Passed. And at the

1278
01:37:10,847 --> 01:37:14,602
time, there was a lot of lobbying going on and

1279
01:37:14,647 --> 01:37:18,762
lead us to say, that idea was defeated. So this

1280
01:37:18,807 --> 01:37:21,122
is the time for those of us that live in

1281
01:37:21,767 --> 01:37:25,554
the corridor. To raise our voices. And if we have

1282
01:37:25,839 --> 01:37:28,594
to get political because we know how long it's taken

1283
01:37:28,679 --> 01:37:32,674
us to get Highway 69 north to Sudbury built, and

1284
01:37:32,959 --> 01:37:35,634
there was no mention of that at the good roads.

1285
01:37:35,719 --> 01:37:39,154
Conference. But there was a lot of things of that

1286
01:37:39,199 --> 01:37:43,737
race at the phenome conference. So the ministers are hearing

1287
01:37:44,062 --> 01:37:48,017
northeastern Ontario, and this is another opportunity for us to

1288
01:37:48,062 --> 01:37:52,457
go forward. Councilor Betty Annbar thank you, Mayor Heckman, just

1289
01:37:52,782 --> 01:37:57,092
a comment, having just come back from phenome. There was

1290
01:37:57,177 --> 01:38:04,075
a lot of emphasis put on. Northeastern and northeastern. Ontario.

1291
01:38:05,150 --> 01:38:09,025
Almost nothing said about the Highway 17 corridor, and I

1292
01:38:09,030 --> 01:38:12,705
really think we need to start lobbying on behalf of

1293
01:38:12,990 --> 01:38:17,022
ourselves and try to get some attention. To our area,

1294
01:38:17,427 --> 01:38:22,032
to this court because we are being overlooked. In every

1295
01:38:22,397 --> 01:38:27,272
regard, whether it is healthcare or roads or any of

1296
01:38:27,597 --> 01:38:31,678
the issues that we are facing. Right now. We need

1297
01:38:31,963 --> 01:38:34,358
to start making some noise and let them know that

1298
01:38:34,643 --> 01:38:41,001
we're still here and. We're important. Any other comments? Seeing

1299
01:38:41,446 --> 01:38:43,241
none at this time. I will call for a vote

1300
01:38:43,286 --> 01:38:45,961
by raising your hands. All in favor? With this motion.

1301
01:38:47,899 --> 01:38:52,774
And that is unanimously carried. Thank you. Eleven point twelve.

1302
01:38:53,539 --> 01:39:00,048
The Blind River Demolition Derby 2024, donation. Request. Could I

1303
01:39:00,093 --> 01:39:08,567
move around a second, or. Please. This is moved by

1304
01:39:08,852 --> 01:39:12,087
deputy mayor Summers, seconded by Councilor Jim Dunbar. Be it

1305
01:39:12,292 --> 01:39:15,047
resolved that council approve the request from the Blind River

1306
01:39:15,092 --> 01:39:19,127
Demolition Derby Committee for the assistance with site preparation grass.

1307
01:39:19,492 --> 01:39:23,167
Cutting and pit area cleaned out. Bleacher delivery and removal.

1308
01:39:23,852 --> 01:39:29,045
Eight tables, eight chairs, eight garbage. Can. Cans and seven

1309
01:39:29,410 --> 01:39:33,645
recycling bins. Organization of rental of three portable wash rooms.

1310
01:39:34,321 --> 01:39:39,312
Two row closure signs, two barricades, two picnic tables, To

1311
01:39:39,357 --> 01:39:42,881
level out the ground of the lower area. Questions comments

1312
01:39:43,206 --> 01:39:45,961
on this first motion. This is the first of three.

1313
01:39:48,149 --> 01:39:51,304
Deputy mayor Summers, just a question. Is this what we

1314
01:39:51,349 --> 01:39:54,840
usually do? All of the requests this evening are normally

1315
01:39:55,165 --> 01:39:57,280
what we would do for the demolition derby, which is

1316
01:39:57,365 --> 01:40:00,000
part of community days. However, this would not be taken

1317
01:40:00,365 --> 01:40:02,360
from the community days reserved. This would have to come

1318
01:40:02,565 --> 01:40:08,882
out of these special events reserve. Councilor Jim Dunbar. Thank

1319
01:40:08,927 --> 01:40:16,837
you. I'm just curious. Do we have? On hand. I

1320
01:40:16,842 --> 01:40:20,477
know we have maybe emergency services of some sort, ambulances.

1321
01:40:21,793 --> 01:40:26,644
In case and. Do we maybe have some policing involved

1322
01:40:26,969 --> 01:40:30,324
in that? Do the altercations that we had down there.

1323
01:40:31,865 --> 01:40:37,390
With some traffic moving. Rather fast. You, Mayor Hagman. Two

1324
01:40:37,475 --> 01:40:41,634
councilor Dunbar. This would all be up to the event

1325
01:40:41,999 --> 01:40:46,461
organizer to organize. With these emergency services, I can tell

1326
01:40:46,786 --> 01:40:49,781
you that the fire department is normally on site. They

1327
01:40:49,826 --> 01:40:53,207
do volunteer their time for this event, but. The other

1328
01:40:53,252 --> 01:40:56,127
two emergency services would be organized by the organizer of

1329
01:40:56,412 --> 01:41:04,365
the derby. Ms bitter. Thanks. Mayor Hagman. I assume there's

1330
01:41:04,610 --> 01:41:06,165
a new person that's typed this letter. Out. But again,

1331
01:41:06,450 --> 01:41:10,965
I'm asking counsel to amend the resolution. We do not

1332
01:41:11,290 --> 01:41:14,005
move bleachers. From the Jay's care field to the demolition

1333
01:41:14,050 --> 01:41:17,045
derby. Also last year, our picnic tables that we brought

1334
01:41:17,090 --> 01:41:24,101
were vandalized at the site. The Porta bodies were also

1335
01:41:24,186 --> 01:41:25,981
vandalized at the site. So you were all on the

1336
01:41:25,986 --> 01:41:29,101
hook for those additional fees. So I would suggest putting

1337
01:41:29,506 --> 01:41:32,181
something in there that you will cover the rental fee.

1338
01:41:32,506 --> 01:41:35,301
However, if there are any damages that the organizer must

1339
01:41:35,666 --> 01:41:39,021
pay for that and must pay full replacement costs for

1340
01:41:39,106 --> 01:41:41,821
any town assets that are wrecked as a result of

1341
01:41:41,866 --> 01:41:47,500
the event. Good point. Thank you for that. Councilor Jim

1342
01:41:47,545 --> 01:41:50,580
Dunbar. Yeah. Thank you. I have a question to the

1343
01:41:50,665 --> 01:42:00,592
facility manager. The director. The picnic

1344
01:42:00,957 --> 01:42:09,131
tables that. Were destroyed or whatnot. Karen was. Did we

1345
01:42:09,896 --> 01:42:15,023
leave those, like, overnight, or were they damaged? After the

1346
01:42:15,108 --> 01:42:20,689
event was over, did we leave them around? A little

1347
01:42:20,774 --> 01:42:24,413
too long. I don't know what the timeline was, how

1348
01:42:24,418 --> 01:42:27,878
long they were sitting there before they were. Damaged. Council.

1349
01:42:28,203 --> 01:42:30,478
Dunbar. When the team went to clean up the next

1350
01:42:30,523 --> 01:42:33,558
day, things were wrecked, especially the Porta. Potties. Now, as

1351
01:42:33,843 --> 01:42:36,118
far as an exact timeline table, may have been left

1352
01:42:36,203 --> 01:42:39,238
there for a couple of extra days. But again, that

1353
01:42:39,603 --> 01:42:43,118
resolution does not cover paying perks beyond the pickup, so.

1354
01:42:43,163 --> 01:42:48,465
You need to include your stat. Your Sunday. Cleanup. And

1355
01:42:48,550 --> 01:42:50,865
that's where these things get costly. So to save money,

1356
01:42:51,430 --> 01:42:53,025
what the team does is wait until the next working

1357
01:42:53,390 --> 01:42:56,465
day to collect the rest of the items. Let's say

1358
01:42:56,790 --> 01:43:03,917
motion been amended. Pam. Deputy mayor Summers, just a question

1359
01:43:04,002 --> 01:43:09,304
then. The bleachers that are there, Ms bitner. Then? Are

1360
01:43:09,349 --> 01:43:12,684
they just there? Deputy mayor Summers. Yes, there's a set

1361
01:43:12,769 --> 01:43:15,844
that lives there permanently. Now. Another thing we have not

1362
01:43:15,889 --> 01:43:18,124
been out there yet because we're waiting on council's decision

1363
01:43:18,449 --> 01:43:21,124
tonight. I would allocate some funds for new boards, because

1364
01:43:21,489 --> 01:43:24,604
every spring the boards are rotting as the bleachers age,

1365
01:43:24,689 --> 01:43:26,844
so we always have repairs and we will recall from

1366
01:43:26,849 --> 01:43:32,801
the budget this year. Parks has nothing in it. So

1367
01:43:33,166 --> 01:43:36,361
please ensure you include perhaps up to ten replacement boards

1368
01:43:36,646 --> 01:43:38,361
to come. Out of that same fund, which gives us

1369
01:43:38,406 --> 01:43:40,121
the wiggle room to be able to address that. Repair

1370
01:43:40,166 --> 01:43:49,058
with home hardware. Councilor Pottero, and then. Director Chris Zager.

1371
01:43:50,584 --> 01:43:55,244
Thanks, Mayor Hegman. I definitely agree with your amendment that

1372
01:43:55,609 --> 01:44:00,520
the liability of destruction. To our town athletes be the

1373
01:44:00,605 --> 01:44:03,800
organizer's responsibility. The other thing I was going to say.

1374
01:44:04,085 --> 01:44:07,280
If the bleachers there are really ugly. There's a competition

1375
01:44:07,605 --> 01:44:11,848
right now for the ugliest bleacher with funding. So if

1376
01:44:11,853 --> 01:44:13,728
you take pictures of the bleachers, you can put it

1377
01:44:13,773 --> 01:44:15,888
on there and maybe. We'll win some funding for new

1378
01:44:15,973 --> 01:44:24,412
bleachers for the derby. And mr. Zeger. To the rest

1379
01:44:24,777 --> 01:44:28,332
of council. Yeah, Karen's absolutely right. But the bleachers we

1380
01:44:28,337 --> 01:44:30,212
did. Have to do some pretty extensive repairs last year,

1381
01:44:30,577 --> 01:44:36,643
but. We knew. It was essentially just a band aid

1382
01:44:36,848 --> 01:44:39,203
and that there would be additional repairs that would need

1383
01:44:39,528 --> 01:44:42,243
to be completed this year. And outside of that, I

1384
01:44:42,528 --> 01:44:47,375
would just recommend amending this resolution. The last part indicates

1385
01:44:47,740 --> 01:44:50,455
to level out the grounds in the lower area, and

1386
01:44:50,820 --> 01:44:52,895
that's in. Addition to the grass cutting and pit area

1387
01:44:53,020 --> 01:44:55,618
being cleaned out, which is what we typically do. But.

1388
01:44:57,335 --> 01:44:59,730
It would be additional heavy ground work if we were

1389
01:44:59,775 --> 01:45:02,410
going to just level out and flatten that lower area

1390
01:45:02,775 --> 01:45:06,410
of the pick grounds, which would be substantially more equipment

1391
01:45:06,615 --> 01:45:15,147
and staff time from public works. Ms scott. Scottman to

1392
01:45:15,192 --> 01:45:18,267
you. Mr. Zagger, do we have the staff available to

1393
01:45:18,312 --> 01:45:26,967
undertake that work? Scott, we do have staff available. We're

1394
01:45:26,972 --> 01:45:31,576
fully staffed. But we. 're all essentially trying to catch

1395
01:45:31,581 --> 01:45:34,336
up on the summer projects that were behind on, so.

1396
01:45:35,974 --> 01:45:39,809
It's at council's direction, but my recommendation would be to

1397
01:45:40,174 --> 01:45:44,209
keep those staff focused. On the extensive ditching, sweeping projects

1398
01:45:44,534 --> 01:45:46,289
that we have in trying to get ready for the

1399
01:45:46,654 --> 01:45:49,449
road. Resurfacing and the other infrastructure projects that we have

1400
01:45:49,494 --> 01:45:52,410
lined up for the short summer. Window, although a little

1401
01:45:52,494 --> 01:45:55,249
longer this season. We're hoping to take advantage of it.

1402
01:45:56,061 --> 01:45:58,376
And get as far into these projects and gain as

1403
01:45:58,381 --> 01:46:02,583
much ground as possible. Would it help to level out

1404
01:46:02,908 --> 01:46:06,786
the grounds in the lower area? If time permits? Absolutely.

1405
01:46:07,671 --> 01:46:10,706
I can tell you now, time will not do that.

1406
01:46:13,494 --> 01:46:19,217
Councilor pastor. Thanks, Mayor Hegman. I would agree with director

1407
01:46:19,542 --> 01:46:23,137
Zeker, and I would wish to strike that. Leveling of

1408
01:46:23,142 --> 01:46:25,457
the lower grounds area, we can take it right out.

1409
01:46:26,597 --> 01:46:30,352
Deputy mayor Summers. Plus, isn't it already more or less

1410
01:46:30,717 --> 01:46:33,800
leveled out? I think that's where the bleachers are, right?

1411
01:46:33,885 --> 01:46:37,347
Is that what you're. Talking about? No. I believe they're

1412
01:46:37,392 --> 01:46:42,587
indicating the lower ground. So around the pit area is

1413
01:46:42,632 --> 01:46:50,447
where the bleachers. Are located down below that. Is kind

1414
01:46:50,452 --> 01:46:53,207
of where they set up the vehicles. The emergency services

1415
01:46:53,652 --> 01:46:57,007
are parked, I'm assuming. That's where we're indicating is the

1416
01:46:57,052 --> 01:47:01,015
lower area. It's not necessarily it's just natural. It hasn't

1417
01:47:01,380 --> 01:47:04,665
been worked. So I'm assuming that they're asking there is

1418
01:47:04,670 --> 01:47:06,425
to level that out and flatten. Out that area so

1419
01:47:06,470 --> 01:47:09,829
it's a little easier for parking and vehicles. But just

1420
01:47:09,874 --> 01:47:12,909
my recommendation would be to suggest against that as it

1421
01:47:12,954 --> 01:47:15,709
be significant addition and work to what we normally perform

1422
01:47:16,354 --> 01:47:20,069
now from year to year. It's been struck, though, perfect.

1423
01:47:21,413 --> 01:47:25,130
All right. Council. So you can see the amendment in

1424
01:47:25,455 --> 01:47:29,438
front of you for the first of three resolutions. And

1425
01:47:29,563 --> 01:47:31,398
at this time, I will call for a vote on

1426
01:47:31,723 --> 01:47:36,149
resolution number one. All in favor with. This motion. And

1427
01:47:36,194 --> 01:47:39,629
that vote is carried. And I'm now looking for a

1428
01:47:39,634 --> 01:47:42,989
mover and a seconder. On resolution number two.

1429
01:47:50,733 --> 01:47:54,328
And that is moved by councilor Betty Endonbark. It's seconded

1430
01:47:54,373 --> 01:47:57,848
by councilor Mido, be it resolve that council. Authorize the

1431
01:47:57,853 --> 01:48:01,968
Blind river demolition Derby Committee to advertise the demolition Derby

1432
01:48:02,333 --> 01:48:05,848
on the wooden farm market sign and the sign located

1433
01:48:05,893 --> 01:48:12,580
near the truck route. Signs will be posted from May

1434
01:48:12,945 --> 01:48:19,660
22, 2024, to June 22, 2020. Sorry. July 22, 2024

1435
01:48:20,265 --> 01:48:23,912
as it going cross site. Questions, comments on that motion.

1436
01:48:26,267 --> 01:48:27,862
At this time. Then I will call for a vote.

1437
01:48:28,227 --> 01:48:37,584
All in favor? And opposed. That rodas carried. Thank you.

1438
01:48:38,696 --> 01:48:42,783
And the third motion on the table. Is in relationship

1439
01:48:43,268 --> 01:48:45,343
to the closure of the road. Could I have a

1440
01:48:45,348 --> 01:48:54,121
mover? In a seconder. Please. This is moved by Councilor

1441
01:48:54,406 --> 01:48:57,081
Mido, seconded by deputy mayor Summers, be it resolved that.

1442
01:48:57,086 --> 01:48:59,881
Council authorized the closure of the road at the junction

1443
01:49:00,246 --> 01:49:02,881
of Birch street and Young Fox Road and the portion

1444
01:49:03,166 --> 01:49:06,441
of the truck route for the Blind river demolition derby

1445
01:49:06,766 --> 01:49:10,841
on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 05:00 p.m. To approximately

1446
01:49:11,206 --> 01:49:15,900
ten. 30 p. M. Any questions or comments on this

1447
01:49:15,945 --> 01:49:20,660
motion? Councilor Pacero thanks, Mayor Hegman I see in the

1448
01:49:20,705 --> 01:49:23,780
motion that it's after working hours, but this wouldn't have

1449
01:49:24,145 --> 01:49:26,980
any implications on the substantial construction that's going on in

1450
01:49:27,345 --> 01:49:36,141
that area. Stream. Mayor Hegman to you. Councilor Poster. I

1451
01:49:36,186 --> 01:49:40,335
don't believe that there would be. Any interference with the

1452
01:49:40,380 --> 01:49:42,615
construction in that area. I don't know if either one

1453
01:49:42,620 --> 01:49:46,895
of my team members, Ms. Bitner or Mr. Zayer has

1454
01:49:47,340 --> 01:49:50,055
any objection to my comments or we're, all in agreement

1455
01:49:50,100 --> 01:49:53,930
that that would not obstruct the construction. At this time,

1456
01:49:54,495 --> 01:49:56,970
I'll call for a vote on this motion. All in

1457
01:49:57,375 --> 01:50:05,864
favor? And that vote is carried. Thank you. Eleven point

1458
01:50:06,309 --> 01:50:11,034
13. This is a night of correspondence. May 9, 2024.

1459
01:50:11,319 --> 01:50:14,514
The minister of seniors in accessibility read. June is seniors

1460
01:50:14,559 --> 01:50:22,665
month, 2024. I have a mover and a seconder. And

1461
01:50:22,790 --> 01:50:25,145
we got a moving and secondary from one of our

1462
01:50:25,470 --> 01:50:28,585
noam seniors moved by councilor. Middle. Seconded by deputy mayor

1463
01:50:28,870 --> 01:50:31,945
Summers, be it resolved, that council author. Oh, sorry, wrong

1464
01:50:32,350 --> 01:50:35,088
one. Moved by councilor Betty and Denver are seconded by

1465
01:50:35,173 --> 01:50:38,328
councilor middle, where a seniors month is an annual province

1466
01:50:38,893 --> 01:50:42,648
wide celebration, and whereas seniors have contributed and continued to

1467
01:50:42,933 --> 01:50:46,128
contribute immensely to the life of a vibrancy of this

1468
01:50:46,173 --> 01:50:49,288
community. And we have seniors continue to serve as leaders.

1469
01:50:49,573 --> 01:50:54,311
Mentors, volunteers in important and active. Members of this community.

1470
01:50:55,116 --> 01:50:58,711
And whereas your contributions, past and present, Warren appreciation and

1471
01:50:59,076 --> 01:51:02,631
recognition and the stories deserve to be told. And whereas

1472
01:51:02,956 --> 01:51:05,711
the health and well being of seniors is in the

1473
01:51:05,716 --> 01:51:08,791
interest of all and further ads to the health and

1474
01:51:09,076 --> 01:51:11,951
well being of the community. And whereas the knowledge and

1475
01:51:12,276 --> 01:51:16,481
experience. Seniors pass. On to us continues to benefit all.

1476
01:51:16,846 --> 01:51:20,401
Therefore, be it resolve, that council hereby proclaim June 1

1477
01:51:20,486 --> 01:51:24,521
to 30 24 seniors month in Blind river and encourage

1478
01:51:24,846 --> 01:51:28,401
all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishment of our

1479
01:51:28,806 --> 01:51:35,717
seniors. Questions, comments. As a senior, I support this. All

1480
01:51:36,082 --> 01:51:40,409
in favor with this motion? And that is carried. Thank

1481
01:51:40,774 --> 01:51:47,893
you. Last but not least on our. Correspondence requiring. Participation.

1482
01:51:49,213 --> 01:51:51,568
Ms. Scott. Thank you, Mayor Hagman, just before we read

1483
01:51:51,973 --> 01:51:55,448
out this motion, it's been requested by the hospital that

1484
01:51:55,533 --> 01:51:58,608
we don't pass this motion tonight, that just that we

1485
01:51:59,013 --> 01:52:02,730
authorize. Staff to work with the hospital throughout this process.

1486
01:52:03,215 --> 01:52:06,210
And as we determine routes, if they determine that they're

1487
01:52:06,215 --> 01:52:07,970
going to move forward with that, then we will bring

1488
01:52:08,015 --> 01:52:11,350
this forward. To the table so we're not striking it

1489
01:52:12,035 --> 01:52:15,270
from happening. They're just in the very infantile stages of

1490
01:52:15,555 --> 01:52:18,270
this project, and so it'll just be staff working with

1491
01:52:18,275 --> 01:52:22,292
them. At this time. Sounds great. So exciting to have

1492
01:52:22,577 --> 01:52:25,332
a participation item coming up, and I believe it's going

1493
01:52:25,337 --> 01:52:28,839
to be at the end of June. So stay tuned.

1494
01:52:29,564 --> 01:52:31,839
We'll have more at the next council meeting, I'm sure.

1495
01:52:33,840 --> 01:52:39,275
Correspondence requiring information April 12, 2024. Cami Co. Corporation provided

1496
01:52:39,600 --> 01:52:45,755
their 2023 annual compliance monitoring and operational performance report. Congratulations,

1497
01:52:46,520 --> 01:52:51,147
chemical. Any questions? Comments from council? Seeing none. April 15

1498
01:52:51,432 --> 01:52:55,507
emergency management Ontario re emergency management program. And we have

1499
01:52:56,192 --> 01:53:02,603
our training. Next Thursday from 830 till noon. Any comments

1500
01:53:02,968 --> 01:53:08,486
from council? And May 10, 2024, the TransCanada Trail ree

1501
01:53:08,491 --> 01:53:12,886
the Trail Youth Employment Program. Congratulations. Miss Bitner on this

1502
01:53:12,971 --> 01:53:18,286
application receiving $6,500. Is there any comments from council? Councilor?

1503
01:53:18,611 --> 01:53:24,950
Pastoro. Just a further shout out. Awesome. Mark, Karen. Always

1504
01:53:25,275 --> 01:53:28,510
getting that money for our town, right? Reducing the taxpayers.

1505
01:53:28,835 --> 01:53:32,881
Oh, man, you're taxpayers. If you knew. Millions. Millions. She's

1506
01:53:32,926 --> 01:53:35,281
saving you. So thanks again. And I love the fact

1507
01:53:35,566 --> 01:53:37,441
that it's. Another youth that's able to do great work

1508
01:53:37,806 --> 01:53:42,694
in the community. Thank you for that. And moving on

1509
01:53:43,099 --> 01:53:48,228
to. Our notices of motions. We have received no notices

1510
01:53:48,593 --> 01:53:53,290
of motion at this time. Moving to the introduction and

1511
01:53:53,335 --> 01:53:58,650
consideration of bylaws. Bylaw 24 32 for the Matinenda dock

1512
01:53:58,975 --> 01:54:01,810
head wall reconstruction agreement. A mover in a second or

1513
01:54:01,855 --> 01:54:05,468
please. And this is moved by deputy mayor Summers, seconded

1514
01:54:05,513 --> 01:54:09,188
by councilor Betty Annbar, be it. Resolved, a council authorized

1515
01:54:09,473 --> 01:54:12,748
the mayor and CAO clerk to sign bylaw 24 32

1516
01:54:13,073 --> 01:54:14,948
being a bylaw of the corporation of the town of

1517
01:54:15,273 --> 01:54:24,028
Blind river to enter into an agreement 82329. Two Ontario

1518
01:54:24,113 --> 01:54:29,388
Limited with GI Enterprises for the Matnanda DOC Headwell reconstruction

1519
01:54:29,713 --> 01:54:32,868
project was passed in open council this 21st day of

1520
01:54:32,913 --> 01:54:39,068
May, 2024. Questions? Comments Councilor Pastoro thanks, Mayor Harriman. Just

1521
01:54:39,393 --> 01:54:42,148
another woohoo. I'm so excited to see this come to

1522
01:54:42,513 --> 01:54:45,816
fruition. I remember being out there with members of the

1523
01:54:46,421 --> 01:54:51,164
Matinenta Cottage Association. And just as desperately needed. So I

1524
01:54:51,169 --> 01:54:53,924
can hardly wait to see the final product that's great

1525
01:54:54,329 --> 01:55:00,229
work. Thank you. And any other comments from council saying

1526
01:55:00,314 --> 01:55:02,509
none, I will call for a vote. All in favor

1527
01:55:02,914 --> 01:55:08,934
with this motion. And that motion is carried. Anyone opposed?

1528
01:55:10,833 --> 01:55:12,708
Okay. I just have to watch for the late hands.

1529
01:55:13,193 --> 01:55:19,799
Thank you. Bylaw 24 33 from dancework agreement. Could I

1530
01:55:19,804 --> 01:55:22,903
have a mover in a seconder? Please. Move by councilor

1531
01:55:22,948 --> 01:55:26,463
Pastorrero. Seconded by councilor Mitto. Be it resolved that. Council

1532
01:55:26,548 --> 01:55:30,383
authorized the mayor and CaO clerk to sign bylaw 24

1533
01:55:30,948 --> 01:55:33,223
33, being a bylaw of the corporation of the town

1534
01:55:33,508 --> 01:55:37,103
of Blind river to enter an agreement with Dan's work.

1535
01:55:42,401 --> 01:55:44,716
For use of the Blind River Community center was passed

1536
01:55:45,241 --> 01:55:49,803
in open council this 21st day of May. 2024. Questions

1537
01:55:50,208 --> 01:55:53,920
or comments. I will call for a vote. All in

1538
01:55:54,285 --> 01:55:59,643
favor? And that vote is carried. Thank you. Under council

1539
01:55:59,968 --> 01:56:06,206
reports and announcements. Thanks again to council for allowing councilor

1540
01:56:06,571 --> 01:56:10,566
Mittdow and myself to attend the good roads conference and

1541
01:56:10,931 --> 01:56:14,566
there is a report on file for your pleasure reading

1542
01:56:14,891 --> 01:56:20,193
any questions or comments. Seeing none. Also like to thank

1543
01:56:20,678 --> 01:56:27,789
council for. Councilor summers and councilor Betty and Denver for

1544
01:56:28,114 --> 01:56:32,614
the phenomenal conference, and I was there. Representing AdSAb. Thank

1545
01:56:32,659 --> 01:56:38,544
you again. My first conference. Really good. Really brought it

1546
01:56:38,589 --> 01:56:42,984
back to home for sure. Any comments on that? Enlightening

1547
01:56:43,069 --> 01:56:52,920
report. We have no addendum to tonight's meeting.

1548
01:56:53,961 --> 01:56:56,836
But we are going into our closed session at this

1549
01:56:56,881 --> 01:56:59,836
time, so could I have someone move that? We go

1550
01:57:00,201 --> 01:57:06,670
into? Closed, please. And. This is when I get down

1551
01:57:07,075 --> 01:57:12,799
to it. Sorry. This is moved by councilor middle seconded

1552
01:57:12,844 --> 01:57:15,439
by councilor Jim Dunbar be a resolve that. Council go

1553
01:57:15,484 --> 01:57:19,079
into the closed meeting at 07:56 p.m. In accordance with

1554
01:57:19,364 --> 01:57:22,519
section 239 of the Municipal act in order to address

1555
01:57:22,924 --> 01:57:28,199
matters pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individual, including municipal

1556
01:57:28,524 --> 01:57:32,316
or local board, I. E. Personnel. Labor relations or employee

1557
01:57:32,361 --> 01:57:37,676
negotiations, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administration tribunals

1558
01:57:38,001 --> 01:57:42,552
affecting the municipality or a local board. Prior to asking

1559
01:57:42,917 --> 01:57:46,072
for council's vote. I'd like to thank Mr. Zagar for

1560
01:57:46,357 --> 01:57:48,552
turning on the air conditioning so we all didn't fall

1561
01:57:48,637 --> 01:57:53,315
asleep. Much appreciated and much appreciated to you, Ms. Bitner,

1562
01:57:53,640 --> 01:57:57,205
for being here tonight. Really appreciate it. And at this

1563
01:57:57,250 --> 01:58:01,565
time, I will call for counsel to enter into a

1564
01:58:01,570 --> 01:58:05,734
close by. Voting with your hands. Up. And that vote

1565
01:58:06,459 --> 01:58:09,174
is carried, we will now be moving into the closed

1566
01:58:09,499 --> 01:58:11,854
portion. And for those that are listening. We will be

1567
01:58:12,259 --> 01:58:15,792
returning. And going back live again after the meeting. Thank

1568
01:58:16,197 --> 01:58:16,232
you.

1569
01:58:40,362 --> 01:58:45,463
All right. Welcome back, Blind River. Council is about to

1570
01:58:45,828 --> 01:58:48,783
move a resolution to go back into open. Could I.

1571
01:58:48,788 --> 01:58:50,263
Have a mover in a second, or, please.

1572
01:59:02,886 --> 01:59:08,123
I don't have anybody. Who is that, Daniel? Jennifer. I'm

1573
01:59:08,128 --> 01:59:18,073
in open now. So now I'm back

1574
01:59:18,398 --> 01:59:26,143
and closed. So we have moved by Councilor Mido, seconded

1575
01:59:26,468 --> 01:59:30,023
by councilor Pasta Railroad, be it. Resolved. That council resumed

1576
01:59:30,348 --> 01:59:34,423
in the open meeting at 08:56 p.m. All in favor

1577
01:59:34,508 --> 01:59:40,288
with this motion, please raise your hands. And that motion

1578
01:59:40,333 --> 01:59:44,949
is carried. The report on the closed session included personnel,

1579
01:59:45,754 --> 01:59:49,749
labor relations and legal matters, and that road is carried

1580
01:59:50,194 --> 01:59:53,723
thank you. And confirming the bylaw. Could I have a

1581
01:59:53,728 --> 01:59:56,986
mover in a second or on that, please? This is

1582
01:59:57,031 --> 02:00:00,506
moved by Councilor Meadow. Seconded by councilor Betty Ann Bar

1583
02:00:00,831 --> 02:00:04,186
Beet. Resolved. At council authorized the mayor and CAO clerk

1584
02:00:04,431 --> 02:00:08,066
to sign bylaw 24 34 being a bylaw. Of the

1585
02:00:08,071 --> 02:00:10,506
corporation of the town of Blind river. To adopt the

1586
02:00:10,551 --> 02:00:18,599
meeting minutes of May 20. 1st, 2024 was passed in

1587
02:00:18,644 --> 02:00:23,519
open council this 21st day of May, 2024, and I

1588
02:00:23,564 --> 02:00:25,839
will call for a vote by raising your hand. All

1589
02:00:26,204 --> 02:00:29,372
in favor, and that vote is carried. And last but

1590
02:00:29,737 --> 02:00:33,791
not least, The agenda item number 20, adjournment. Could I

1591
02:00:34,036 --> 02:00:37,990
have a mover and a seconder? On that, please. And.

1592
02:00:42,450 --> 02:00:45,365
This is. My system is really slow. Sorry. We have

1593
02:00:45,650 --> 02:00:49,981
to be another hour till I can get. This. Right.

1594
02:00:51,770 --> 02:00:54,925
Moved by councilor Benny and Denver seconded by councilor Jim

1595
02:00:55,010 --> 02:00:59,445
Dunbar. Be it resolved that council adjourn at 08:57 p.m.

1596
02:01:00,130 --> 02:01:02,885
All in favor with this motion? Please raise your hands.

1597
02:01:03,690 --> 02:01:06,325
That motion is carried. Thanks very much, everyone. Have a

1598
02:01:06,370 --> 02:01:06,525
great evening.