Scugog public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting electronically to consider a proposed 2022 fees and charges by-law, a COVID-19 financial update, and a memorandum of understanding for a skating oval on Lake Scugog. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a notice of motion regarding a walking program at the Blackstock Recreation Centre.

• Proposed 2022 Fees and Charges (Report CORP-2021-028) and By-Law 62-21
• COVID-19 Financial Update to November 30, 2021 (Report FIN-2021-042)
• Scugog's Skating Oval on Lake Scugog Memorandum of Understanding (Report COMS-2021-017)
• Open Air Burning By-Law 63-21
• Notice of Motion: Walking Program at Blackstock Recreation Centre

Council approved the proposed 2022 fees and charges and passed the corresponding by-law (62-21). They also endorsed the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee's 2022 workplan, authorized a skating oval MOU, and approved hiring a part-time attendant for a senior walking program. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 fees and charges report and by-law 62-21
• Endorsed Healthy Lake Scugog 2022 workplan
• Authorized skating oval MOU with John Mackey and Port Perry Marina, $4,000 budgeted
• Approved hiring part-time arena attendant for walking program at $3,510 for 13 weeks
• Adopted minutes of previous meetings
• Passed open air burning by-law 63-21
• Received COVID-19 financial update
• Passed confirming by-law 64-21

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review the Tourism Action Plan and complete its 2022 work plan and budget. They will also receive updates on cultural, museum, and special events, as well as Durham Tourism. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence, plus new business on Holiday Huts, a Tourism Relief Fund grant, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Review Tourism Action Plan and complete 2022 work plan and budget
• Cultural, Museum + Special Event Report (November 2021)
• Durham Tourism Update
• New business: Holiday Huts
• New business: Tourism Relief Fund Grant

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved a motion requesting $5,000 for its 2022 budget to fund postal code collection, financial support for tourism events, and a tourism forum. The committee also received the Cultural, Museum and Special Event Report for information and updated its Tourism Action Plan. Two items, Holiday Huts and Tourism Relief Fund Grant, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Cultural, Museum and Special Event Report for information (carried)
• Requested $5,000 for 2022 budget for postal code collection, event support, and tourism forum (carried)
• Deferred Holiday Huts item to future meeting
• Deferred Tourism Relief Fund Grant item to future meeting
• Agreed to meet every other month on second Tuesday at 11 a.m. virtually

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held electronically due to COVID-19. The main item is a closed session to discuss the Township of Scugog COVID-19 Vaccination Policy implementation, covering solicitor-client privilege, personal matters, and labour relations. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session item CONF-2021-013 - Vaccination Policy Implementation
• Discussion of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy implementation
• Meeting held via electronic participation due to COVID-19 state of emergency

Council held a special meeting, entering closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice and labour relations regarding the Township's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. After receiving legal advice, Council directed staff to incorporate that advice into the policy. The meeting was procedural, with no public debate or other substantive decisions.

• Entered closed session to discuss vaccination policy (CR-2021-325)
• Received Report CONF-2021-013 and directed staff to incorporate legal advice into COVID-19 policy (CR-2021-327)
• Passed confirming by-law 61-21 (CR-2021-328)
• Adjourned meeting (CR-2021-329)

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2021 Community Grant Activity, consider submitted summaries (including from Community Care Durham), and discuss other business such as 2022 meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or decisions listed.

• 2021 Community Grant Activity Review
• Submitted summary from Community Care Durham
• Adoption of 2021-09-16 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2022 meeting dates
• Social media post news item

The Community Grants Advisory Committee elected Tracy Nickleford as Chair and Bonnie Lebovic as Vice Chair for 2022, adopted previous minutes, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule (March 21, June 20, September 19). No grant applications were submitted for the first quarter, and the committee received the 2021 activity review and a summary from Community Care Durham for information.

• Elected Tracy Nickleford as Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Elected Bonnie Lebovic as Vice Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Adopted September 16, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received 2021 Community Grant Activity Review (carried)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates: March 21, June 20, September 19 (carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several reports, including a proposed Community Improvement Plan for downtown Port Perry, the 2020 Fire and Emergency Services annual report, an update to the open air burning by-law, and details on 2022 municipal election costs. The agenda also includes a closed session and standard procedural items.

• Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (DEV-2021-028)
• 2020 Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report (FIRE-2021-003)
• Open Air Fire Burning By-law Update (FIRE-2021-004)
• 2022 Municipal Election Costs and Additional Details (CORP-2021-029)

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee endorsed the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (December 2021) and forwarded a by-law to adopt it to Council for consideration. The committee also received the 2020 Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report and approved repealing and replacing the Open Air Burning By-law. A report on 2022 municipal election costs was received. Councillors Brown and Guido declared conflicts on the CIP items and did not vote.

• Endorsed Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (Dec 2021) and forwarded adoption by-law to Council (Carried)
• Received 2020 Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report (Carried)
• Approved repeal of By-law 81-19 Open Air Burning and replacement with proposed by-law (Carried)
• Received report on 2022 Municipal Election Costs and Additional Details (Carried)
• Received correspondence from J. Lucyk and T. Rowett regarding the CIP (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hold a closed session to discuss advisory committee appointments and the COVID-19 vaccination policy, then reconvene in open session. The open agenda includes presentations on Durham Region's Envision Durham plan and draft designs for Sherrington Drive and Ash Street parks, plus consent items on property tax sales, community grants, capital closing, and golf tournament proceeds.

• Closed session: Advisory Committee Appointments (CONF-2021-011)
• Closed session: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Implementation (CONF-2021-012)
• Presentation: Envision Durham overview by Durham Region staff
• Draft park designs for Sherrington Drive Park and Ash Street Park (PWIS-2021-035)
• 2021 Property Tax Sales report (FIN-2021-039)

The committee approved the naming and concept designs for two new parks, Cawkers Creek Park and Ashgrove Park, and awarded contracts for playground equipment supply and installation. The Cawkers Creek Park concept was amended to include a multi-use sport pad. The committee also received several reports and endorsed correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding toll removal and bus stop concerns.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: adopting prior minutes, hearing updates from the Township, Region of Durham, MSIFN, Chamber of Commerce, and BIA, and discussing new items including a RED Grant application under the BR&E Program, a 2022 Manufacturing Roundtable, and the 2022 meeting schedule. No presentations or delegations are listed. The agenda is largely procedural with no detailed reports or dollar amounts provided.

• RED Grant Application - BR&E Program
• Manufacturing Roundtable - 2022
• 2022 Meeting Schedule for the committee
• Updates from Township of Scugog, Region of Durham, MSIFN, Chamber of Commerce, BIA
• Adoption of minutes from September 10, 2021 meeting

Council Meeting

Scugog Council is meeting to consider a notice of motion urging the Province to require school boards to use smaller buses and spotters on dead-end roads, plus routine approvals of minutes, reports, and by-laws. The agenda includes several staff reports on capital projects and budget targets, but no major rezoning or large contracts are listed.

• Notice of Motion on dead-end road school bus safety, requesting provincial policy changes
• Report FIN-2021-033: 2022 Budget Guideline and Target
• Report FIN-2021-038: Final 2022 Capital Budget and 2023-2026 Capital Forecast
• By-Law 57-21: Lease agreement with Port Perry Tennis Club
• By-Law 58-21: Lease agreement with Blackstock Agricultural Society

Council approved the 2022 capital budget of $19,723,500 and set a budget target increase of no more than 2.0% for Scugog's share of the overall tax bill, with staff asked to identify options to reduce the tax rate further. Council also approved a $75,000 council chamber enhancement project, awarded a $169,838.47 traffic sign installation contract, and approved a five-year contract with Cloudpermit for software modules. Several by-laws were passed, including lease agreements with the Port Perry Tennis Club and Blackstock Agricultural Society.

• Approved 2022 capital budget of $19,723,500 and 2023-2026 capital forecast in principle
• Set 2022 budget target increase of no more than 2.0% for Scugog's share of tax bill, with staff to explore further reductions
• Approved $75,000 for council chamber enhancements, awarded to SoloTech Inc., funded through COVID-19 funding
• Awarded traffic sign installation contract to Aline Utility Limited for $169,838.47 including HST
• Approved five-year contract with Cloudpermit for building, planning, and by-law software modules
• Passed by-laws for lease agreements with Port Perry Tennis Club and Blackstock Agricultural Society
• Appointed Councillor Rock as Council representative to Scugog Chamber of Commerce Board
• Approved request for federal impact assessment of Bradford Bypass, forwarded to Lake Simcoe watershed municipalities

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendment applications, both presented as information reports. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with no public access to the Council Chamber. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z/05/2021 by A. Douglas at 99 Aldred Drive, Lots 3 and 4, Plan 544, Ward 3
• Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z/06/2021 by Delpark Homes, Part of Lots 17-18, Conc. 5, Ward 2
• Public meetings scheduled for both zoning applications
• Meeting held via electronic participation due to COVID-19

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee held public meetings for two zoning by-law amendment applications (Z/05/2021 at 99 Aldred Drive and Z/06/2021 for Delpark Homes on Robin Trail) and received the corresponding information reports. No decisions were made on the applications; staff were directed to report back with recommendations at the earliest opportunity. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public speakers registered for either application.

• Received information report DEV-2021-025 for zoning application Z/05/2021 (99 Aldred Drive) and directed staff to report back (carried)
• Received information report DEV-2021-026 for zoning application Z/06/2021 (Delpark Homes, Robin Trail) and directed staff to report back (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:28 PM (carried)

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting electronically to discuss lake health matters. Agenda items include adopting previous minutes, reviewing the 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan, and hearing a presentation on a stormwater management plan review. Updates will be provided by partner organizations, and the committee will also set 2022 meeting dates and consider input on the township's IT strategic plan.

• Presentation on Stormwater Management Plan Review by Mark Majchrowski, KCA
• 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan discussion
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project update from KCA, Scugog Lake Stewards, and Township
• 2022 meeting dates to be set
• Committee input on Township's Five-Year Corporate IT Strategic Plan

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee voted to forward its 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan to Township Council for approval at the December 20 meeting. The committee also adopted the previous meeting's minutes and approved the 2022 meeting dates. Updates were received from various partners, including Kawartha Conservation and Scugog Lake Stewards, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted September 14, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Requested Council receive 2021 Annual Report and endorse 2022 Work Plan (carried)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates (carried)
• Received updates from section 6 and 7 for information (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council held a closed session to discuss the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, receiving legal advice and incorporating it into the policy. In open session, Council approved early approval of the 2022 capital project for a pumper truck replacement, authorizing a sole-source purchase from Dependable Truck and Tank Limited for $380,000, plus up to $120,000 for modifications and equipment. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved early 2022 capital project for pumper truck replacement (P61)
• Authorized sole-source purchase of pumper truck from Dependable Truck and Tank Limited for $380,000
• Authorized up to $120,000 for truck modifications and equipment
• Received COVID-19 Vaccination Policy implementation report and incorporated legal advice into policy

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the draft 2022 capital budget and 2023-2026 capital forecast, several lease agreements, and other administrative items. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss litigation, solicitor-client advice, and negotiations related to the New Animal Shelter Uxbridge-Scugog (NASUS).

• Draft 2022 Capital Budget and 2023-2026 Capital Forecast (FIN-2021-037)
• Blackstock Agricultural Society Lease (COMS-2021-013)
• Port Perry Tennis Club Lease Renewal (CORP-2021-024)
• Community Hall Rentals and Proof of Vaccination Confirmation (COMS-2021-015)
• Closed session: New Animal Shelter Uxbridge-Scugog (NASUS) negotiations

The General Purpose and Administration Committee received the draft 2022 capital budget and 2023-2026 capital forecast, and approved a $75 minimum surcharge on community hall rentals to cover proof-of-vaccination security checks. The committee also approved several consent agenda items, including leases for the Blackstock Agricultural Society and Port Perry Tennis Club, and three new pedestrian crossovers. All decisions are recommendations to be ratified by full Council.

• Received draft 2022 capital budget and 2023-2026 capital forecast (carried)
• Approved $75 minimum surcharge for Latcham Centre, Scugog Island Hall, Blackstock Recreation Complex rentals for vaccine checks (carried)
• Approved Blackstock Agricultural Society lease for 3416 and 3440 Church Street (consent agenda)
• Approved Port Perry Tennis Club lease renewal to Dec 31, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Approved procedure by-law amendments for inaugural meeting and land acknowledgement (consent agenda)
• Approved pedestrian crossovers at Hwy 7/12 & Cragg Rd, Simcoe & Paxton Sts, Old Simcoe Rd & Doctor Archer Dr (consent agenda)
• Received stormwater pond inventory and condition assessment report (carried)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss its 2022 work plan and draft budget request, review accessibility policies, and hear a presentation on the design of public spaces. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and setting 2022 meeting dates.

• 2022 Work Plan review and creation of a working group
• 2022 Budget Request draft review
• Presentation on Design of Public Spaces Review by Paul Gardner
• Review of Accessibility Policies by Municipal Clerk Becky Jamieson
• Committee input on Township's Five-Year Corporate IT Strategic Plan

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a $2,000 operating budget request for 2022, established a working group to draft the annual report and work plan, and accepted resignations from two members. The committee also reviewed accessible design plans for two parks and set its 2022 meeting dates.

• Requested $2,000 for 2022 operating budget (carried)
• Established working group for 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan (carried)
• Accepted resignations of Julia Sutherland and Peter Russell, initiated recruitment (carried)
• Adopted minutes from September 8 and September 22 meetings (carried)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage matters, including a draft street naming policy, updates on heritage plaques, and committee reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with items for minutes adoption, reports, and outstanding matters like heritage design guidelines and the Old Mill update.

• Draft Street Naming Policy presentation
• Heritage Plaques update
• 2022 Meeting Dates discussion
• Heritage Grant Program expansion discussion
• Old Mill and Town Hall Bell Tower updates

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee approved a motion to request a Heritage Value Statement for 160 Rosa Street (Port Perry High School) from heritage consultant Peter Wokral, with funds from the 2021 operating budget. The committee also adopted prior minutes, approved 2022 meeting dates, and forwarded a draft street naming policy to staff for comment. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Adopted October 5, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted October 5, 2021 closed session minutes (carried)
• Requested staff review of draft street naming policy (carried)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates (carried)
• Requested Heritage Value Statement for 160 Rosa Street, Port Perry (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council meets electronically to consider a zoning by-law for a temporary use at 11 Isabella Court, adopt accessibility standards, receive reports on the 2022 budget survey and municipal modernization, and vote on a notice of motion to reconsider the township's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from several committees and boards.

• Notice of Motion to reconsider staff report CAO-2021-008, the Township of Scugog COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (requires two-thirds majority to pass).
• By-Law 51-21 to amend Zoning By-Law 14-14 for a temporary use at 11 Isabella Court (Ward 1).
• By-Law 53-21 to adopt accessibility standards, including customer service, accessibility, and alternate formats policies.
• Report on the 2022 Budget Survey results (FIN-2021-035).
• Report on the Municipal Modernization Program Intake 3 (CORP-2021-022).

Council approved the Township of Scugog COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated unless exempt, with unvaccinated employees subject to testing every 48 hours up to two times per week. The policy was approved after reconsideration and amendments, and includes provisions for education, discipline, and future review. Other decisions included approving a garden suite rezoning, a new phone system, and accessibility policy updates.

• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requiring full vaccination for employees, with testing for unvaccinated (CR-2021-287, carried)
• Approved temporary rezoning at 11 Isabella Court for a garden suite (CR-2021-278, carried)
• Authorized VOIP phone system through Bell Canada with $13,000 from reserve and $60,000 cabling from COVID-19 fund (CR-2021-280, carried)
• Approved accessibility policy updates and repealed By-laws 40-12 and 48-16 (CR-2021-279, carried)
• Approved 2022 Budget Survey Results report (CR-2021-281, carried)
• Directed staff to adjust Cartwright Ball Diamond Lighting invoice and close several capital projects (CR-2021-282, carried)
• Received correspondence on Highway 7/12 Environmental Assessment (CR-2021-283, carried)
• Passed By-law 51-21 for zoning amendment at 11 Isabella Court (CR-2021-284, carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a Community Improvement Plan update for downtown Port Perry and a report on the Blackstock Arena 2021-2022 season. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosures, and closed session. Public comments are invited via email or in writing.

• Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update for Downtown Port Perry (DEV-2021-022)
• Blackstock Arena 2021-2022 season report (COMS-2021-014)
• Closed session items
• Public comments on agenda items

The committee received a report on the Blackstock Arena and voted to keep it closed for the 2021-2022 season due to lack of ice demand. A public meeting was held for the proposed Community Improvement Plan for Downtown Port Perry, but no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned.

• Blackstock Arena to remain closed for 2021-2022 season (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice and potential litigation, including an update on the Primrose lawsuit. The open session includes a presentation on digital service delivery. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Closed session item CONF-2021-008: Primrose lawsuit update
• Presentation by Perry Group Consulting on digital service delivery
• Meeting held via electronic participation due to COVID-19

Council held a closed session to receive an update on the Primrose Contracting (Ontario) Inc. lawsuit and provided direction to the solicitor on next steps. In open session, a presentation on Digital Service Delivery by Perry Group Consulting was received. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned.

• Entered closed session to discuss Primrose lawsuit (CR-2021-258)
• Rose from closed session (CR-2021-260)
• Received Digital Service Delivery presentation (CR-2021-261)
• Passed confirming by-law 50-21 (CR-2021-262)
• Adjourned meeting (CR-2021-263)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss housing-related matters. The agenda includes a presentation on the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan, updates on social media, a housing symposium, and a monthly regional report, as well as a review of the parking by-law. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion or information.

• Presentation on Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan
• Discussion of Social Media Opportunities
• Update on Housing Symposium
• Monthly Regional Report
• Parking By-law Review

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee approved a $3,000 operating budget request for 2022, covering advertising and a symposium or educational event. The committee also agreed to postpone the housing symposium until spring 2022 due to insufficient information, and discussed the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan, noting the housing plan was not yet incorporated. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $3,000 2022 operating budget request (carried)
• Postponed housing symposium to spring 2022
• Adopted September 9, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss tourism-related updates and plan for the coming year. The agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes, reports on culture and Durham Region tourism, and a discussion of the 2022 budget and work plan. No presentations or correspondence are listed.

• 2022 Tourism Advisory Committee Budget and Work Plan discussion
• Culture, Museum and Special Events Update with October 2021 Curator Report
• Region of Durham Tourism Update
• Port Perry 150 Sesquicentennial Update
• Adoption of September 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The committee discussed the 2022 work plan and budget, with many 2021 items carried forward due to the pandemic. Members were asked to submit suggestions by November 1st for finalization at the November 9th meeting. The committee also approved the minutes of the September 14th meeting and received updates on tourism programs and local grants.

• Approved the minutes of the September 14, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed the 2022 work plan and budget, with suggestions due by November 1st for finalization at the next meeting.
• Noted that $1,000 from the 2021 Open Streets budget was redirected to Port Perry 150 advertising.
• Received updates on the RED Grant application, Tourism Ambassador Program, and Gates Open ad campaign.
• Heard that Theatre on the Ridge received two $50,000 grants (Ontario Trillium Foundation and Canada Council for the Arts).
• Heard that the Scugog Council for the Arts received a $50,000 operating grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation.
• Heard that the Chamber of Commerce hired a new Executive Director, Karey Ann Large.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss routine business, including adopting previous minutes, a 2022 budget request, heritage plaque updates, and a street naming policy. They will also hear updates from subcommittees and discuss designating significant properties, a heritage property standards by-law, and several outstanding items like the annual report and grant program expansion.

• 2022 Budget Request
• Heritage Plaques - Update
• Street Naming Policy
• Designation of Significant Properties
• Heritage Property Standards/Building Standards By-law

The committee reaffirmed its request to designate Cartwright High School under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, following a closed-session discussion on the disposition of the lands. It also approved a 2022 operating budget request of $7,025 and a $30,000 capital request for the Heritage Grant Program. The committee forwarded a list of proposed street names to the Region of Durham and Council for approval.

• Reaffirmed heritage designation request for Cartwright High School (carried)
• Approved 2022 operating budget request of $7,025 (carried)
• Approved $30,000 allocation to 2022 Heritage Grant Program capital budget (carried)
• Forwarded proposed street names to Region of Durham and Council for approval (carried)
• Adopted September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hold a closed session to discuss a position on negotiations for a Road and Fire Maintenance Agreement with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN). In open session, the committee will consider a property tax billing and collection policy, a policy for public donations toward municipal asset acquisition, and a COVID-19 financial update through August 31, 2021.

• Closed session discussion of Road and Fire Maintenance Agreement with MSIFN
• FIN-2021-030: Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy
• FIN-2021-031: Policy for Public Donations or Participation in Municipal Asset Acquisition
• FIN-2021-032: COVID-19 Financial Update – Impact to August 31, 2021

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved the Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy and endorsed a policy for public donations or participation in municipal asset acquisition. A COVID-19 financial update was received for information. The committee also held a closed session to discuss negotiations with the MSIFN regarding the Roads and Fire Maintenance Agreement.

• Approved Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy (GPA-2021-086)
• Endorsed Policy for Public Donations or Participation in Municipal Asset Acquisition (GPA-2021-087)
• Received COVID-19 Financial Update for information (GPA-2021-088)
• Entered closed session to discuss negotiations (GPA-2021-083)
• Rose from closed session (GPA-2021-084)

Council Meeting

Scugog Township Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including a COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff, a contract award for the Jobb Road bridge replacement design, and a fire and road maintenance agreement with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. The council will also hear a presentation on the myDurham 311 project and consider a notice of motion to recognize September 30 as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The agenda includes many routine items such as adoption of minutes and by-laws for administrative matters.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Township staff (CAO-2021-008)
• Contract award for Jobb Road Bridge Replacement Design (PWIS-2021-030)
• Fire and Road Maintenance Agreement with Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (CAO-2021-007)
• By-law 47-21 to authorize the agreement with Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
• Notice of Motion to recognize September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Council approved the Township of Scugog COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for implementation, along with several by-laws including those for procurement, electronic participation, a deputy clerk appointment, an employment accommodation policy, and a citizen code of conduct. Council also approved a fire and road maintenance agreement with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, a contract for the Jobb Road bridge replacement design, and various committee appointments and minutes.

• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (CR-2021-235)
• Approved Fire and Road Maintenance Agreement with Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (CR-2021-249)
• Approved $88,556.41 contract to Planmac Engineering Inc. for Jobb Road bridge replacement design (CR-2021-250)
• Approved By-Law 41-21 for procurement of goods/services (CR-2021-239)
• Approved By-Law 43-21 to allow electronic participation (CR-2021-240)
• Approved By-Law 44-21 appointing Sandra Frey as Deputy Clerk (CR-2021-241)
• Approved By-Law 45-21 adopting Employment Accommodation Policy (CR-2021-242)
• Approved By-Law 46-21 adopting Citizen Code of Conduct (CR-2021-243)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss accessibility-related matters. The agenda includes a review of the procurement policy and checklist, and preparation for the Port Perry 150 event. The meeting is largely procedural, with standard items like minutes adoption and disclosures, and no major decisions or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Review of Procurement Policy and Checklist, presented by Becky Jamieson, Municipal Clerk
• Port Perry 150 Event Preparation
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 state of emergency
• Public comments accepted via email or at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Candace Morgan as acting chair for the remainder of the meeting after the chair and vice chair were absent. The committee discussed preparations for the Port Perry 150 event, including ordering a banner, tablecloth, and reusable bags from PP Print. No formal decisions were made beyond the election and adjournment.

• Elected Candace Morgan as acting chair for the remainder of the meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:14 pm (carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hear presentations and reports on two items: an update to the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan, and a proposed street name for a 16-lot estate subdivision at 17300 Island Road. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with no public in the chamber.

• Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan update (DEV-2021-022)
• Proposed street name for 16-lot subdivision at 17300 Island Road (DEV-2021-023)
• Delegation from Fourteen Estates Ltd. on street naming
• Presentation by Sierra Planning and Management on CIP update

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee received the draft Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan update and authorized staff to proceed with public consultation, with the plan to return to Council afterward. The committee also approved the street name Hummingbird Way for a 16-lot subdivision at 17300 Island Road, and received correspondence from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation regarding street naming. Councillor Guido declared a conflict on the CIP item and did not participate or vote.

• Received Report DEV-2021-022, Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan Update, including draft plan (carried)
• Authorized staff to proceed with public consultation on the draft Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (carried)
• Approved the street name Hummingbird Way for the draft approved subdivision at 17300 Island Road (S-S-2012-01) (carried)
• Received correspondence from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation regarding street naming for 17300 Island Road and Ma Browns Lane (carried)

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting electronically to review a grant application from Community Care Durham for the Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness, and to receive submitted summaries from Harlaine Heritage Days and Larry Doble's Lion's Club tree planting. The agenda also includes discussion of creating social media awareness for grants, plus routine items like minutes adoption and disclosure of interests.

• Review of Community Care Durham grant application for Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness
• Submitted summaries: Harlaine Heritage Days and Larry Doble - Lion's Club Tree Planting
• Discussion item: Creating Social Media Awareness for grants
• Adoption of 2021-03-17 Community Grants Advisory Committee minutes

The committee approved a $1,000 grant to Community Care Durham for their Walk for Mental Health Awareness event, funded from the 4th quarter 2021 budget. They also received summaries for Harlaine Heritage Days and Greenbank Lions Club tree planting. The committee discussed social media content and decided to compile suggestions for the next meeting. Staff will review the grant policy and application, with a draft expected in the new year.

• Approved $1,000 grant to Community Care Durham for the Walk for Mental Health event (October 2-9, 2021).
• Received submitted summaries for Harlaine Heritage Days and Greenbank Lions Club tree planting.
• Decided to compile social media content suggestions for review at the next meeting.
• Noted staff will review the grant policy and application, with a draft for committee review in the new year.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, hear updates on culture, museum, special events, Durham tourism, Open Streets, Port Perry Sesquicentennial, and the Tourism Ambassador Program, and discuss wayfinding. The agenda is largely routine with reports and updates, plus a 2020 Building Permit Activity Review as correspondence.

• Adoption of May 11, 2021 minutes
• Culture, Museum and Special Events Update
• Region of Durham Tourism Update
• Port Perry Sesquicentennial Update
• 2020 Building Permit Activity Review correspondence

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved a $1,000 donation from its 2021 budget to the Port Perry 150 Committee for advertising the October 3rd celebration, subject to approval from the Director of Finance. The committee also supported a Rural Economic Development (RED) grant application for a Business Retention and Expansion program and agreed to participate in surveys if the application is successful. Minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting were approved, and the 2020 Building Permit Activity Review was received for information.

• Approved a $1,000 donation to the Port Perry 150 Committee for advertising, subject to Director of Finance approval.
• Supported the submission of a RED grant application for a Business Retention and Expansion program.
• Agreed to participate in conducting surveys if the RED application is successful.
• Approved the minutes of the May 11, 2021 meeting.
• Received the 2020 Building Permit Activity Review report for information.

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting electronically to discuss updates from partner agencies and the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes, a report on starry stonewort, and a 2021 progress report with 2022 work plan.

• Adoption of 2021-06-08 minutes
• Publication on starry stonewort impacts on Lake Scugog
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project update from Kawartha Conservation, Scugog Lake Stewards, and Township
• 2021 Progress Report and 2022 Work Plan discussion

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee received updates on various projects, including Kawartha Conservation's tree planting (21,000 trees) and the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (LSEP), which is awaiting permits and funding. The committee deferred a publication on starry stonewort and discussed items for the 2021/2022 annual report, including stormwater management and recreational use.

• Adopted the June 8, 2021 minutes (moved by Carolyn Hall, carried)
• Received updates under sections 6 and 7 for information (moved by Mark Majchrowski, carried)
• Deferred the Scugog Lake Stewards publication on starry stonewort
• Agreed to add stormwater management review as a discussion item for the November agenda
• Scheduled a boat tour of the lake for spring and fall (arranged by Mr. Mackey and the Committee Coordinator)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:42 pm (moved by Pat Bunting, carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes appointments to acting mayor positions, the Kawartha Conservation Authority, and township committees and boards, plus a confirming by-law. No other substantive business is listed.

• Appointment of Acting Mayors (amendment to Resolution CR-2018-259)
• Appointment to Kawartha Conservation Authority
• Appointments to Township Committees and Boards
• Confirming By-Law 38-21

Council held a special meeting and approved three resolutions to replace Councillor Ross with Councillor Rock in various roles. This includes amending the Acting Mayors appointment, appointing Rock to the Kawartha Conservation Authority, and assigning Rock to several township committees and boards. A by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings was also passed.

• Amended Resolution CR-2018-259 to replace Councillor Ross with Councillor Rock as Acting Mayor for April/May/June (Resolution CR-2021-206).
• Appointed Councillor Rock as the Township's representative on the Kawartha Conservation Authority, replacing Councillor Ross (Resolution CR-2021-207).
• Appointed Councillor Rock to replace Councillor Ross on multiple committees and boards, including as representative for Scugog Accessibility AC and Scugog Island Community Hall Board, and as alternate for others (Resolution CR-2021-208).
• Passed By-Law 38-21 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting (Resolution CR-2021-209).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:41 PM (Resolution CR-2021-210).

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a range of administrative and operational items, including a presentation on the Draft Regional Cycle Plan Update, several consent agenda reports, and potential closed session matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine reports and by-law updates.

• Presentation by Region of Durham on Draft Regional Cycle Plan Update
• Lease renewal with Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club Inc.
• Procurement Policy and By-Law update (FIN-2021-027)
• 2021-2022 Annual Risk Management and Insurance Report (FIN-2021-026)
• Dedication of lands as public highways in Caesarea (PWIS-2021-029)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved several recommendations, including holding all remaining 2021 council and committee meetings virtually and allocating $10,000 from the COVID-19 fund for council chamber improvements to support hybrid meetings. The committee also approved a five-year lease renewal with the Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club, an updated Employment Accommodation Policy, and confirmed the township's insurance placement at a cost of $289,176. A presentation on the Draft Regional Cycling Plan was received, and several reports were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved virtual meetings for all council and committees through end of 2021, with $10,000 for hybrid council chambers (Carried)
• Approved lease renewal with Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club for 5 years (Carried)
• Approved Employment Accommodation Policy replacing existing policy (Carried)
• Confirmed general insurance placement with intact Insurance at $289,176 and cyber liability coverage at ~$15,000 (Carried)
• Approved capital project closures and reserve transfers totaling $73,578.51 (Carried)
• Received 2021 Structure Inventory and Inspections report, directing continued bridge/culvert funding (Carried)
• Adopted by-law to claim right to enter and maintain infrastructure in Caesarea (Carried)
• Adopted by-law to dedicate lands as public highways in Caesarea (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, hear updates from partner organizations, and discuss new business. The main item is a draft Business Visitation Program protocol and survey, presented by Region of Durham staff. The committee will also consider a resignation from the Chamber of Commerce and an invitation to a virtual farm tour.

• Draft Business Visitation Program protocol and survey
• Tony Janssen resignation from Chamber of Commerce
• DAAC Virtual Farm Tour invitation
• Minutes of July 9, 2021 meeting
• Updates from OMAFRA, agriculture, and real estate sectors

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved a protocol for a business visitation program and agreed to apply for a Rural Economic Development (RED) grant to conduct an OMAFRA-approved Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) study. The committee also accepted changes to survey questions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on agriculture, real estate, and regional programs.

• Approved the business visitation program protocol and survey changes as presented.
• Approved proceeding with a RED grant application for an OMAFRA-approved BR&E study.
• Requested correspondence to the Chamber of Commerce to appoint a new representative following Tony Janssen's retirement.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:13 a.m.

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: adopting minutes, discussing comments on Envision Durham and a regional housing intensification study, and reviewing updates on a social media campaign, a housing symposium, and a monthly regional report. The committee will also consider its 2022 budget. Public comments are invited by email or in writing.

• Review of Envision Durham comments
• Discussion of Housing Intensification Study (Land Needs Assessment)
• 2022 Housing Committee Budget (2021 Budget.pdf attached)
• Updates on Social Media Campaign and Housing Symposium

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee decided not to pursue a social media campaign at this time, instead renaming the agenda item to 'Social Media Opportunities' and adding it as a regular item. The committee also agreed to forward comments on Envision Durham to staff by October 1st, and to have a member compile ideas for the housing symposium. The 2022 budget draft was reviewed with minor changes, to be finalized at the next meeting.

• Renamed agenda item 6.1 to 'Social Media Opportunities' and added as regular agenda item (carried)
• Agreed to forward Envision Durham comments to staff by October 1st
• Agreed to compile housing symposium ideas and report back in October
• Reviewed 2022 budget draft, with minor changes to be finalized at next meeting

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss accessibility-related business, including revamping the 'Tip the Hat' program, a Tri-ACC meeting, and updates from the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. The committee will also review public consultation on new park designs for Sherrington Dr. and Ash St., the Region of Durham's 2020 Accessibility Report, and a draft budget request for 2022. Several items are routine administrative matters such as adopting minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests.

• Public consultation on new park designs for Sherrington Dr. and Ash St.
• 2022 Draft Budget Request with 2021 approved budget attached
• Region of Durham 2020 Accessibility Report
• Region of Durham 2021 Accessibility Awards Nomination
• Tip the Hat program revamp

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee approved up to $1,500 from its 2021 operating budget for costs related to participating in the Port Perry 150 event on October 3, 2021. The committee also nominated Applewood Farm and Winery for the Region of Durham's 2021 Accessibility Award. Other items discussed included the Tri-ACC meeting topics, the 2022 draft budget request, and the Region of Durham's Joint AAC Forum, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved up to $1,500 for Port Perry 150 event participation (carried)
• Nominated Applewood Farm and Winery for Region of Durham Accessibility Award (carried)
• Adopted June 2, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Region of Durham 2020 Accessibility Report for information (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: adopting minutes, discussing a new subdivision road name request for 73000 Island Road, street naming policy, heritage sign design guidelines, and updates on heritage permits and grants. The committee will also need to discuss and approve its 2022 budget request by October. The agenda is largely procedural with several discussion items but no major decisions listed.

• New subdivision road name request for 73000 Island Road
• Street Naming Policy/Priority List discussion
• Heritage Sign Design Guidelines - Tool Kit Packages
• Heritage permit updates: Framers Gallery, Anja of Sweden, MacIntyre Plumbing
• 2022 Budget Request to be discussed and approved by October

The Heritage Advisory Committee voted not to support developer Fourteen Estates' request to change the street name at 17300 Scugog Island Road from 'Jockey Hill Court' to 'Hummingbird Way' because the proposed name is not on the Township's approved Heritage Street Name list. The committee recommended the developer choose from the approved list or the new Heritage Street Names Priority List for Scugog Island. The committee also discussed reviewing the street name selection process and involving the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

• Rejected the request to change the street name at 17300 Scugog Island Road from 'Jockey Hill Court' to 'Hummingbird Way'.
• Recommended the developer choose from the Township's approved street name list or the new Heritage Street Names Priority List for Scugog Island.
• Adopted the minutes of the June 1, 2021 regular meeting and the July 27, 2021 special meeting.
• Agreed to review the process for selecting approved street names to ensure they match historical areas.
• Chair to contact Chief LaRocca to ensure Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation involvement in the street naming process.
• Noted that the street naming policy/priority list draft will be provided by December or early next year.
• Noted that the Heritage Register project is in beginning stages with a draft example expected by December.
• Agreed to add the Cartwright High School matter and digitization of newspapers to the October agenda.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to filling the Ward 3 councillor vacancy. Council will hear presentations from five applicants and consider a report on the selection process. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with no public attendance in the chamber.

• Presentations by five Ward 3 councillor applicants: Marc David Gibbons, Robert (Bob) Gilmore, Donald Allen (Don) Kett, Donald McBey, Robert Rock
• Consideration of report CORP-2021-012 on the Office of Councillor Ward 3 applicants
• Review of certified applicants list and approved selection procedure
• Confirming by-law 37-21 for the special council meeting

Council appointed Robert Rock to fill the vacant Ward 3 councillor seat for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term. The appointment followed a selection process that included presentations from five applicants and a recorded vote. Rock received 5 votes, Marc Gibbons received 1, and the appointment was carried by a 2/3 majority.

• Appointed Robert Rock to Office of Councillor - Ward 3 (6-0, 2/3 majority)
• Received report CORP-2021-010 on Ward 3 applicants (carried)
• Opened nominations for Ward 3 councillor (carried)
• Closed nominations for Ward 3 councillor (carried)
• Passed By-Law 37-21 confirming proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss staffing and labour relations, followed by public items. Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 4471 Devitts Road, a load capacity restriction for Edgerton Road Bridge, and an update on the Municipal Modernization Program. Two by-laws will be voted on to enact the zoning change and bridge weight restriction.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations (CONF-2021-007)
• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z/04/2021 for 4471 Devitts Road (B. & A. Deighton)
• Load capacity restriction for Edgerton Road Bridge (PWIS-2021-025)
• By-Law 34-21 to amend zoning by-law for 4471 Devitts Road
• By-Law 35-21 to restrict vehicle weight on Edgerton Road Bridge

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to remove the Holding symbol at 4471 Devitts Road, enabling structures larger than 56m2, and passed a by-law restricting vehicle weight on the Edgerton Road Bridge. They also approved funding for municipal modernization projects and endorsed a heritage grant recommendation. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendment Z/04/2021 for 4471 Devitts Road to remove Holding symbol (carried)
• Passed By-Law 35-21 restricting vehicle weight on Edgerton Road Bridge (carried)
• Approved $87,500 from Systems & Security-Contingency Reserve for workflow modernization (carried)
• Approved up to $65,800 from Municipal Projects Reserve for road maintenance modernization (carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Grant Application for 235 Queen Street (carried)
• Passed By-Law 34-21 amending zoning by-law for Part Lot 21, Concession 3 (carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss staffing in Corporate Services (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to consider a heritage grant application for 235 Queen Street (MacIntyre Plumbing), requesting special consideration for demolition and rebuild of the parapet. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, plus routine procedural matters.

• Heritage Grant Application Request - 235 Queen Street (MacIntyre Plumbing)
• Special consideration for demolition and rebuild of the parapet

The Heritage Advisory Committee reviewed a heritage grant application for 235 Queen Street (MacIntyre Plumbing) to demolish and rebuild an unsafe parapet wall. The committee voted to recommend to Council that the grant of up to $9,395.33 be approved, funded from the Municipal Projects Reserve. The recommendation will be sent to the August 9th Special Council meeting for endorsement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of $9,395.33 heritage grant for 235 Queen Street parapet demolition/rebuild (carried)
• Recommended funding from Municipal Projects Reserve (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, hear reports from township and regional staff, and discuss correspondence. Key agenda items include a review of 2020 building permit activity and an update on the 2021 work plan, with supporting data on commuter patterns.

• Review of 2020 Building Permit Activity
• 2021 Work Plan Update with Scugog Commuter Data (2016 Census)
• Adoption of minutes from May 28, 2021 meeting
• Reports from Township of Scugog, Region of Durham, MSIFN, Chamber of Commerce, and BIA

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its May 28, 2021 meeting. The committee received updates on several Township initiatives, including a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) for the Wannop Lands scoped to a long-term care facility and medical building, preliminary discussions for an industrial subdivision on Scugog Line 6, and a cannabis public open house held on June 16. The committee also discussed the 2021 Work Plan, including a proposed Business Visitation Program, and agreed that Region staff would bring a draft questionnaire to the September meeting. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes of the May 28, 2021 meeting (moved by Tony Janssen, carried)
• Noted MZO for Wannop Lands scoped to long-term care and medical building; no Minister feedback received
• Discussed preliminary talks for industrial subdivision north of Scugog Line 6
• Heard cannabis public open house held June 16; public meeting planned for fall, final approval expected before end of 2021
• Noted cannabis interim control by-law extended to end of 2022
• Heard ACGO approved a cannabis store on Queen Street; Township wrote opposing due to proximity to high school and park
• Discussed Business Visitation Program; Region staff to bring draft questionnaire to September meeting
• Adjourned at 10:16 a.m. (moved by Janna Guido)

Special Council Meeting

Council declared the Office of Councillor Ward 3 vacant and approved filling it via an open call for qualified applicants (Option 1), including the selection process procedure. The Clerk was authorized to make necessary process changes. The meeting was held electronically with no closed session or disclosures of interest.

• Declared the Office of Councillor Ward 3 vacant (Resolution CR-2021-186).
• Approved filling the vacancy via Option 1 – Appointment Through an Open Call for Qualified Applicants (Resolution CR-2021-187).
• Approved the selection process procedure as per Attachment No. 2.
• Authorized the Clerk to make necessary changes to the appointment process.
• Passed By-Law 33-21 to confirm the meeting's proceedings (Resolution CR-2021-188).
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:28 AM (Resolution CR-2021-189).

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting electronically to consider a consent agenda with several reports and by-laws, including a lease agreement for the Port Perry Marina, zoning amendments, and an extension of the cannabis interim control by-law. The meeting also includes presentations on the 2020 consolidated financial statements and a construction projects update, plus notices of motion on a pedestrian signal and highway study.

• By-Law 24-21: Lease agreement with 594501 Ontario Limited for Port Perry Marina lands at 215 Water Street
• By-Law 28-21: Zoning amendment for 3157 Demara Road
• By-Law 29-21: Zoning amendment for 13751 Highway 7/12
• By-Law 30-21: Extend cannabis interim control by-law
• By-Law 31-21: Authorize alternative voting method for 2022 municipal election

Council approved the 2020 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements and appointed BDO Canada LLP as the Township's auditors for 2021. Council also approved a grant application for the Blackstock Arena replacement, authorized the sale of the Utica Memory Hall for no less than $725,000, and passed several by-laws including one to amend the zoning for 13751 Highway 7/12. A request to hear a last-minute delegation on that zoning by-law was not approved.

• Approved the 2020 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements and appointed BDO as 2021 auditor.
• Approved funding up to $36,500 for consulting and endorsed a federal grant application for the Blackstock Arena replacement.
• Authorized the sale of 13990 Marsh Hill Road (Utica Memory Hall) for no less than $725,000.
• Passed By-Law 29-21, amending the Zoning By-Law for 13751 Highway 7/12.
• Passed By-Law 31-21, authorizing an alternative voting method for the 2022 municipal election.
• Approved the Citizen Code of Conduct Policy with amendments.
• Approved a motion requesting the Province install a pedestrian signal at Highway 7/12 and Cragg Road.
• Approved a motion opposing the preferred options for the Brooklin Bypass and requesting it not be located near Scugog's southern border.

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee received and approved several reports, including the final Active Transportation and Transportation Master Plans with an amendment to consider Chalk Lake Road as a shared cycling facility, a noise exemption for a wedding at 875 Scugog Line 12, zoning amendments for an agricultural structure at 3157 Demara Road and highway commercial uses at 13751 Highway 7/12, an extension of the interim control by-law for cannabis facilities, and a hybrid voting method for the 2022 municipal election. The committee also received a public meeting for a proposed garden suite at 11 Isabella Court and directed staff to report back with a recommendation. A motion to declare a council vacancy for Ward 3 was approved, scheduling a special council meeting for June 30, 2021.

• Approved Active Transportation and Transportation Master Plans with 55 recommendations (PCA-2021-025, as amended)
• Granted noise exemption for wedding at 875 Scugog Line 12 on Aug 7-8, 2021 (PCA-2021-027)
• Approved zoning amendment to remove Holding symbol for agricultural structure at 3157 Demara Road (PCA-2021-028)
• Approved zoning amendment for highway commercial uses at 13751 Highway 7/12 (PCA-2021-029)
• Extended Interim Control By-law for cannabis cultivation for one year (PCA-2021-030)
• Forwarded comments on Envision Durham policy directions to Region (PCA-2021-031, as amended)
• Approved hybrid voting method for 2022 municipal election (PCA-2021-034)
• Scheduled special council meeting for June 30, 2021 to declare Ward 3 vacancy (PCA-2021-035)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting with reports from the curator, Durham Tourism, and Theatre on the Ridge, plus discussion of a Canada Day event and the committee's terms of reference. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Curator's Report - June
• Durham Tourism Update
• Theatre on the Ridge Update
• Canada Day Event discussion
• Tourism Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Update

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

This is the agenda for the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee meeting on June 8, 2021, held electronically due to COVID-19. The committee will review minutes from April 13, 2021, hear updates from partner organizations, and receive a Lake Scugog Enhancement Project update. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2021-04-13 meeting minutes
• Updates from Kawartha Conservation Authority, Scugog Lake Stewards, Parks Canada, MNRF, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Durham Region Works, and MP/MPP offices
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project update from KCA, fundraising committee, and Township

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee met and received updates from various groups, including Kawartha Conservation, Scugog Lake Stewards, and Parks Canada. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the previous minutes and receiving the updates for information. The Township will coordinate emergency repairs to the Queen Street Pier, aiming to reopen it by late July 2021.

• Adopted April 13, 2021 minutes as amended (carried)
• Received updates under sections 6 and 7 for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:07 pm (carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative and financial items, including the 2020 operating surplus, reserve fund balances, and a review of 2020 building permit activity. The agenda also includes a delegation from Theatre on the Ridge regarding the use of municipal parking lot #5 for a summer production, and several routine reports and by-law updates.

• 2020 Operating Surplus (FIN-2021-021)
• Reserve and Reserve Funds 2020 Closing & 2021 Opening (FIN-2021-019)
• 2020 Building Permit Activity Review (DEV-2021-013)
• Traffic By-law Update for Waterbury Cr. and Coleman Cr. (PWIS-2021-018)
• Theatre on the Ridge request to use Municipal Parking Lot #5 for one production

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved several recommendations, including waiving rental fees for Theatre on the Ridge's use of Municipal Parking Lot #5, endorsing the 2022 budget timetable, adopting procedural by-law updates, approving terms of reference for animal and property standards committees, and authorizing new staffing positions. The committee also allocated portions of the 2020 operating surplus to reserves and specific projects, and approved traffic and infrastructure changes.

• Waived rental fees for Theatre on the Ridge use of Parking Lot #5 (July 10-24, 2021) (Carried)
• Endorsed 2022 Budget Timetable (Carried)
• Adopted Procedural By-law Updates (Carried)
• Approved Animal Services & Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Eliminated part-time Development Services Associate, created full-time position and contract Senior Building Inspector (Carried)
• Renamed COVID-19/Contingency Reserve to Systems & Security-Contingency Reserve Fund and created Roads Climate Contingency Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Allocated $125,000 of 2020 surplus to Port Perry Hospital Foundation, $250,000 to Community Improvement Plan, $250,000 to COVID-19/Contingency reserve, and $536,944 to other reserves (Carried)
• Approved traffic changes: all-way stop at Waterbury Cr./Country Estates Dr., no stopping signs, stop sign at Coleman Cr., and Queen Street Pier repairs up to $51,150 (Carried)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss routine business, including adopting minutes from the previous meeting, planning for a Tri-Acc meeting, and reviewing updates on the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and new membership. The committee will also discuss its 2021 report and 2022 work plan, including accomplishments, goals, and budget.

• Adoption of 2021-05-05 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Tri-Acc meeting on October 6, 4-6pm
• Update on National AccessAbility Awareness Week
• Update on Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
• Discussion of 2021 report and 2022 work plan, including budget

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee, with Vice-Chair Julie Harris presiding, adopted the May 5 minutes and agreed to hold a Tri-ACC meeting with Brock and Uxbridge on October 6. They also agreed to update the Tip the Hat Program and discussed the 2021 report and 2022 work plan, with members to bring ideas to the September meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal motions were to adopt minutes and adjourn.

• Adopted May 5, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Agreed to plan Tri-ACC meeting with Brock and Uxbridge for October 6, 2021
• Agreed to update Tip the Hat Program and review criteria in September
• Discussed 2021 report and 2022 work plan; members to bring ideas to September meeting
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee approved a motion to have no objection to the demolition of the dwelling at 143 River Street in Seagrave, citing the loss of heritage features through renovations. The committee also discussed a proposed development at 289 North Street, agreeing to review the designation by-law and seek a heritage consultant's comments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved no objection to demolition of 143 River Street (carried)
• Agreed to remove 143 River Street from Heritage Register once permit approved
• Agreed to review 289 North Street designation by-law and consult heritage consultant

Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the Township of Scugog Council meeting on May 31, 2021, held electronically due to COVID-19. The council will hold a closed session to discuss personal matters and committee appointments, then consider a consent agenda with reports, correspondence, and by-laws. A notable motion proposes waiving special event permit fees for concerts or live music on restaurant patios for 2021.

• Motion to waive special event permit fees for patio concerts/live music in 2021
• Lease renewal with 594501 Ontario Limited (Port Perry Marina)
• By-law 21-21: Zoning amendment for Delpark Homes at 1691 King Street and 259 Union Avenue
• By-law 20-21: Dedicate Marguerite Avenue as a public highway
• Presentation on proposed long-term care facility and MZO at 1520, 1540, 1580 Reach Street

Council approved a five-year lease renewal with the Port Perry Marina operator, with an option for a further renewal. A zoning by-law amendment for Delpark Homes at 1691 King Street and 259 Union Avenue was passed. John Mackey was appointed to the Tourism Advisory Committee, and Candace Morgan and Patricia Thomas to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Council also waived special event permit fees for 2021 for concerts/live music on restaurant patios.

• Approved 5-year lease renewal with Port Perry Marina (594501 Ontario Ltd.) with option for further renewal
• Passed Zoning By-Law Amendment 21-21 for Delpark Homes at 1691 King Street and 259 Union Avenue
• Appointed John Mackey to Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee (CR-2021-120)
• Appointed Candace Morgan and Patricia Thomas to Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee (CR-2021-121)
• Waived special event permit fees for concerts/live music on patios for 2021 (CR-2021-147)
• Approved Hiring of Temporary Resources Policy (CR-2021-143)
• Endorsed correspondence supporting hair service establishments remaining open during COVID shutdown (CR-2021-145)
• Passed By-Law 22-21 for part lot control exemption for Cawker's Creek

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting with no major decisions on the agenda. Members will adopt prior minutes, receive departmental updates on agriculture and real estate, and hear reports on a Tri-EDAC meeting and a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) for a long-term care facility.

• Update on MZO for Long Term Care Facility
• Update on Tri-EDAC meeting
• Departmental updates: OMAFRA, agriculture, real estate
• Adoption of March 12, 2021 minutes

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting electronically to consider a recommendation report on a draft plan of subdivision (S-S-2018-03) and zoning by-law amendment (Z/08/2018) for the Delpark development, and to review a capital project closing report. The meeting includes closed session items and public comment opportunities via email.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-S-2018-03) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z/08/2018) for Delpark
• Capital Project Closing Report 21A as of March 31, 2021 (FIN-2021-017)
• Closed session scheduled
• Public comments accepted via email or at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry

The committee received a report on a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for Delpark Homes at 1691 King Street and 259 Union Avenue, and recommended that Council adopt the zoning amendment and support the subdivision approval. It also approved closing several capital projects, including transfers from reserves for road and facility work.

• Recommended adoption of zoning by-law amendment for Delpark Homes (carried)
• Recommended no objection to draft plan approval for subdivision S-S-2018-03 (carried)
• Authorized minor variance application within two years for subject lands (carried)
• Approved closure of capital projects listed in Attachment 1 (carried)
• Approved $56,996.09 transfer from Roads Reserve for Marsh Hill Road (carried)
• Approved $3,027.36 transfer from Facility & Building Reserve for condenser water tank (carried)
• Uncommitted $525,550.24 in unspent capital funds to reserves (carried)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee approved a flyer for the Envision Durham campaign and allocated $242.50 from its operating budget for a half-page ad in Focus Magazine. The committee also discussed its response to Envision Durham housing policy directives, with the Chair to draft a response for the next meeting. Regional Councillor Wotten reported that the Region approved an increased budget for building 10 micro-homes for transitional housing, expected to open by fall 2021.

• Approved Envision Durham flyer (carried)
• Allocated $242.50 for half-page ad in Focus Magazine (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 8, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:44 pm (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting with items including adoption of minutes, updates from Durham Tourism and the Open Streets Task Force, and an introductory session for the Tourism Ambassador Program. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Adoption of minutes from April 13, 2021 meeting
• Durham Tourism update
• Open Streets Task Force update
• Tourism Ambassador Program introductory session on May 19, 2021

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its April 13, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on Durham Tourism's 'Durham is Home Collection' merchandise line, the Open Streets Task Force's plan for a brainstorming session, and the upcoming Tourism Ambassador Program session on May 19. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 meeting (carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The committee received the preliminary design for the replacement and expansion of the Blackstock Recreation Complex and directed staff to explore federal funding options. Several financial reports were approved, including a low-income property tax rebate pilot program and a by-law to dedicate Marguerite Avenue as a public highway. Presentations from Durham Regional Police and the Region of Durham on school travel planning were also received.

• Received Blackstock Recreation Complex preliminary design; staff to review federal grant options (Carried)
• Approved low-income property tax rebate 2021 pilot program (Carried)
• Adopted by-law to dedicate Marguerite Avenue as public highway (Carried)
• Endorsed Town of Whitby resolution on Highway 412 and 418 tolls (Carried)
• Received Federal Gas Tax Funding 2020 expenditures report; resolution to request increased funding (Carried)
• Received Building Permit Fees Annual Report for 2020 (Carried)
• Received Durham Regional Police North Division 2021 Strategic Community Plan presentation (Carried)
• Received Durham Region School Travel Planning Program presentation (Carried)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee approved spending $225.59 from its operating budget for two flags for National AccessAbility Week, requested the mayor proclaim May 30-June 5 as National AccessAbility Awareness Week, and asked that the flag be raised. The committee also received the Proposed Active Transportation Plan for information. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine updates and a joint discussion with Uxbridge's accessibility committee.

• Approved $225.59 for two flags from Accessibility Committee operating budget (carried)
• Requested Mayor proclaim May 30-June 5 as National AccessAbility Awareness Week (carried)
• Requested flag raising to honor National AccessAbility Week (carried)
• Received Proposed Active Transportation Plan for information (carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 31, 2021 meeting (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage matters, including an update on heritage sign design guidelines, a presentation on a Mural Marathon, and updates on properties at 229 and 233 Queen Street. The agenda is largely routine, with items for information and discussion rather than final decisions.

• Heritage Sign Design Guidelines update
• Marion Meyers presentation on Mural Marathon
• 229 Queen Street update
• 233 Queen Street update
• 234 Union Ave. heritage elements discussion

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved a one-year variance to Sign By-law #40-15 for Scugog Arts to hang up to four murals on the east wall of 175 Queen Street, with an option to extend for one more year. The committee also formed a working group to review the Street Naming Policy to incorporate historical names, and approved using Lot 48 at 234 Union Avenue for a new build with heritage elements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved one-year variance to Sign By-law #40-15 for murals at 175 Queen Street (carried)
• Approved up to four 4x8 mural panels for Scugog Arts Mural Marathon (carried)
• Approved working group to review Street Naming Policy (carried)
• Approved Lot 48 at 234 Union Avenue for new build with heritage elements (carried)
• Approved heritage prospective design for 234 Union Avenue (carried)
• Adopted April 6, 2021 minutes (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting electronically to hear delegations and consider a request to support a Minister's Zoning Order for properties at 1520, 1540, and 1580 Reach Street, Port Perry, related to a proposed nursing home by Southbridge Health Care LP. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as adoption of minutes, reports on contracts and funding, and several by-laws. The meeting is being held via electronic participation due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Delegations supporting proposed Ministry Zoning Order for 1520, 1540, 1580 Reach Street (Southbridge Health Care LP)
• Contract awards: three-quarter ton pickup (FIRE-2021-002), half-ton pickup (PWIS-2021-014), motor grader (PWIS-2021-015)
• By-Law 15-21 to amend zoning for 13766 Old Simcoe Road
• By-Law 16-21 to amend zoning for 1060 Scugog Line 12
• Report on washroom facilities in downtown Port Perry during COVID-19 pandemic (CAO-2021-002)

Council passed a motion supporting a Minister's Zoning Order for properties at 1520, 1540, and 1580 Reach Street, Port Perry, to expedite construction of a 224-bed long-term care facility. The motion also requests expediting the order and forwarding it to provincial and federal officials. Additionally, council approved several contracts, including a motor grader, pickup trucks, and a fire department pickup, and endorsed correspondence on various issues.

• Supported Minister's Zoning Order for 1520, 1540, 1580 Reach Street for long-term care facility (CR-2021-084)
• Approved contract for one three-quarter ton pickup to Mohawk Ford Sales (1996) Ltd. for $48,873.63 (CR-2021-096)
• Approved contract for one half-ton pickup to Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd. for $40,725.20 (CR-2021-109)
• Approved contract for one motor grader to Toromont CAT for $564,807.34 (CR-2021-110)
• Approved By-Law 14-21 dedicating lands as public highway for Heritage Lane and Shady Acres Avenue (CR-2021-097)
• Approved By-Law 15-21 amending zoning for 13766 Old Simcoe Road (CR-2021-098)
• Approved By-Law 16-21 amending zoning for 1060 Scugog Line 12 (CR-2021-099)
• Endorsed correspondence from Town of Ajax regarding removing 412/418 tolls (CR-2021-113)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee received reports and made recommendations on several planning applications. It approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit an equestrian event facility at 1060 Scugog Line 12 (Ten Sixty Stables). It also recommended approval of a zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 13766 Old Simcoe Road (Embee Residential), and directed staff to report back on a proposed zoning amendment for 13751 Highway 7/12. For the proposed telecommunication tower at 41 Taylor Boulevard, the committee recommended requesting Rogers to co-locate on a water tower, with a monopole as an alternative, and the steel lattice design only if technically necessary.

• Approved zoning amendment for equestrian event facility at 1060 Scugog Line 12 (PCA-2021-016)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 13766 Old Simcoe Road (PCA-2021-017)
• Received information report on zoning amendment for 13751 Highway 7/12; staff to report back (PCA-2021-014)
• Recommended Rogers co-locate tower on water tower, monopole as alternative, steel lattice only if necessary (PCA-2021-015)
• Received correspondence from Rick Wannop Developments re: Minister's Zoning Order for 1520-1580 Reach Street (PCA-2021-018)

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting electronically to adopt prior minutes, receive updates from partner agencies, and discuss the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Adoption of 2021-02-09 minutes
• Updates from Kawartha Conservation Authority, Scugog Lake Stewards, Parks Canada, MNRF, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Durham Region Works
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project update from KCA, fundraising committee, and Township

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on April 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting electronically to consider a consent agenda of staff reports, including the 2021 final tax levy by-law, a proposed Active Transportation and Transportation Master Plan, and several land use and construction agreements. The committee will also hear delegations from The Nourish and Develop Foundation and a transportation consultant. The meeting is being held via electronic participation due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• 2021 Final Tax Levy By-Law (FIN-2021-007)
• Proposed Active Transportation and Transportation Master Plan (PWIS-2021-008)
• Manufacturer's Limited Liquor License for Applewood Farm Winery (CORP-2021-002)
• Construction Agreement for Union Avenue reconstruction (PWIS-2021-011)
• Supply and Delivery of Granular Material contract award (PWIS-2021-012)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved the 2021 Final Tax Levy By-Law, awarded a $863,207.45 contract for granular material to Robert E. Young, and supported a Fire Safety Grant application. It also received the Nourish and Develop Foundation delegation, endorsed the Active Transportation and Transportation Master Plans for consultation, renewed the Scugog Float Flyers MOU, waived the Port Perry Farmers Market hydro fee for 2021, and dedicated Heritage Lane and Shady Acres Avenue as public roads.

• Approved 2021 Final Tax Levy By-Law and directed preparation of final tax bills.
• Awarded granular material supply contract to Robert E. Young in the amount of $863,207.45 including HST.
• Approved Fire Safety Grant application and authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign the grant agreement.
• Received the Active Transportation and Transportation Master Plans and authorized consultation with stakeholders.
• Renewed the Memorandum of Understanding with Scugog Float Flyers for use of municipal property.
• Waived the Port Perry Farmers Market hydro fee for 2021 due to COVID-19 impacts.
• Adopted the by-law dedicating Heritage Lane and Shady Acres Avenue as public highways.
• Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the construction agreement for the Union Avenue sanitary sewer.

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss housing-related matters, including a review of the Envision Durham report (Proposed Directions 16-28, pages 41-55), topics for a social media campaign, and a presentation from planning staff. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and a monthly regional report.

• Review of Envision Durham Report, Proposed Directions 16-28, pages 41-55
• Presentation by Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development, and Mike Blake, Principal Planner
• Discussion of topics for social media campaign
• Monthly Regional Report update
• Update on Housing Symposium

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee approved a motion to place an ad in the Focus newspaper about the proposed housing policy directions in Envision Durham, with costs covered by the committee's operating budget. The committee also received a presentation from regional planning staff for information and adopted the previous meeting's minutes. Members will prepare a draft public notice and a poster for the next meeting.

• Approved placing an ad in the Focus regarding Envision Durham housing policy directions, funded from the committee's operating budget.
• Received the presentation from Brian Bridgeman and Mike Blake for information.
• Adopted the minutes of the March 11, 2021 meeting.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage matters, including insurance for heritage homes, a review of the Heritage Design Tool Kit, and several heritage permit applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed without supporting details.

• Heritage permit matters for 229 Queen Street (Anja of Sweden)
• Heritage permit matters for 233 Queen Street (Framers Gallery)
• Heritage permit matter for Macintyre Plumbing
• Heritage permit matter for 161 Queen Street (Captain Georges)
• Review of Heritage Design Tool Kit

The committee approved the Port Perry Heritage Conservation District Sign Design Guidelines, which will apply to all signs in the Main Central Area under Sign By-law 40-15, and requested Council endorsement. It also approved two heritage grants: $6,240 for 229 Queen Street (Anja of Sweden) and $13,760 for 233 Queen Street (Framers Gallery). A grant for Macintyre Plumbing was not awarded due to no response, and Captain George's grant was denied because signage alone is not eligible.

• Approved Port Perry Heritage Conservation District Sign Design Guidelines (carried)
• Approved $6,240 heritage grant for 229 Queen Street (Anja of Sweden) (carried)
• Approved $13,760 heritage grant for 233 Queen Street (Framers Gallery) (carried)
• Denied heritage grant for Macintyre Plumbing (no response from applicant)
• Denied heritage grant for Captain George's (signage not eligible under grant criteria)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss its work plan and budget, review two subdivision site plans for accessibility, and consider committee membership and joining the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. The agenda also includes updates on the Tip the Hat program, the Accessibility Multi-Year Plan, and a possible change to meeting dates.

• Work Plan and Budget update
• Embee Subdivision (S-S-2017-01) site plan review
• Delpark Subdivision (S-S-2018-03) site plan review
• Tip the Hat Program/Recipient update
• Membership to the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities

The committee approved the minutes from its February 4, 2021 meeting and set the remaining 2021 meeting dates, including a joint meeting with the Uxbridge Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 5. It also reviewed two proposed subdivisions (Embee and Delpark) and provided comments on accessibility features, and requested Council approval to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.

• Adopted the minutes of the February 4, 2021 meeting as circulated.
• Agreed to meet with the Uxbridge Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 5, 2021 from 4-6 pm.
• Set remaining 2021 meeting dates: April 14, May 5, June 2, September 1, October 6, November 3.
• Requested Council approval to become a member of the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and asked the Mayor to sign the declaration.
• Noted no concerns with the proposed Embee subdivision (S-S-2017-01).
• Provided comments on the Delpark subdivision (S-S-2018-03), including paving trails for accessibility.
• Agreed to keep the Accessibility Multi Year Plan in Outstanding Matters.

Council Meeting

Council is meeting electronically to receive annual reports and 2021 work plans from the Environmental, Housing, and Economic Development advisory committees, plus the Port Perry BIA's 2021 budget. A delegation will present a proposed Chieftain development at 234 Union Avenue, and a related zoning by-law amendment is on the consent agenda. The consent agenda also includes a street sweeping contract award, council remuneration and expenses, and several appointments and by-laws.

• Delegation: Proposed Chieftain development at 234 Union Avenue
• By-Law 09-21: Zoning amendment for 234 Union Avenue
• Street sweeping contract award (PWIS-2021-006)
• 2020 Council remuneration and expenses report (FIN-2021-006)
• By-Laws to appoint a Clerk and a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Council waived the parking spot and Road Occupancy Permit fees for seasonal patios in 2021 to support businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions. They also endorsed 2021 work plans and budgets from several advisory committees, including the Environmental, Economic Development, Housing, and Port Perry BIA. A contract for street sweeping was awarded to A&G The Road Cleaners Ltd. for $80,000, and a request was endorsed to consider Canterbury Commons and similar senior communities for COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Waived parking spot and Road Occupancy Permit fees for seasonal patios in 2021 (CR-2021-079).
• Endorsed the Scugog Environmental Advisory Committee 2021 Work Plan (CR-2021-050).
• Endorsed the Economic Development Advisory Committee 2021 Work Plan (CR-2021-051).
• Endorsed the Scugog Housing Advisory Committee 2021 Work Plan (CR-2021-052).
• Endorsed the Port Perry Business Improvement Area 2021 Budget (CR-2021-053).
• Awarded street sweeping contract to A&G The Road Cleaners Ltd. for $80,000 (CR-2021-076).
• Endorsed correspondence requesting COVID-19 vaccinations for Canterbury Commons and similar senior communities (CR-2021-077).
• Passed By-Law 09-21 to amend zoning for 234 Union Avenue (CR-2021-062).

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and infrastructure items, including a preferred waterfront action plan, a zoning and subdivision application for a development at 234 Union Avenue, and multiple contract awards for road and stormwater projects. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation via written correspondence.

• Waterfront Action Plan - Preferred Plan (Report DEV-2021-006)
• Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Chieftain Development Corporation at 234 Union Avenue, Port Perry (DEV-2021-007)
• Contract Administration and Inspection Contract Award (PWIS-2021-002)
• Balsam Street Reconstruction Design Contract Award (PWIS-2021-003)
• Williams Point Road Dedication of Lands as Public Highway (PWIS-2021-004)

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee received a presentation on the Port Perry Waterfront Action Plan and endorsed the preferred plan, approving $6,000 in additional funding. It also recommended approval of the Chieftain Development Corporation's zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 234 Union Avenue, with an added condition for a chain-link fence around the hedgerow during construction. Several contract awards were approved for road and stormwater projects. A motion to refer the subdivision report to advisory committees was lost.

• Endorsed Port Perry Waterfront Action Plan preferred plan and approved $6,000 additional funding (carried)
• Recommended approval of Chieftain Development zoning amendment and draft plan for 234 Union Ave, with added tree protection condition (carried)
• Motion to refer subdivision report to Accessibility and Environmental Advisory Committees lost
• Approved $54,478.43 contract to Chisholm, Fleming, and Associates for Major Street reconstruction inspection (carried)
• Approved $77,486.19 contract to CIMA+ Canada Inc. for Balsam Street reconstruction design (carried)
• Adopted by-law dedicating Williams Point Road as public highway, renamed to Williams Point Road (formerly Caesarea Park Drive) (carried)
• Renamed 0138 to Heritage Lane and Beech Avenue to Shady Acres Avenue (carried)
• Approved $26,371.94 contract to CIMA+ Canada Inc. for stormwater pond inventory and inspection (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda is procedural only and contains no decisions, proposals, or discussion items. The document is essentially boilerplate with no actionable content for residents.

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting electronically to review the Community Grant Fund Policy and consider a grant application from the Durham Heritage Gas & Steam Society. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine administrative items.

• Review of Community Grants Policy
• Grant application from Durham Heritage Gas & Steam Society
• Adoption of 2020-12-15 Grant Committee Minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday June 16, 2:00 pm

The Community Grants Committee approved a $500 grant to the Durham Heritage Gas & Steam Society for their August 8, 2021 event. The committee also discussed an advertising strategy to inform residents about alternative grant application methods, to be reviewed further in June. The meeting minutes from the previous session were adopted, and no other applications or summaries were considered.

• Approved $500 grant to Durham Heritage Gas & Steam Society for their August 8, 2021 event.
• Adopted the minutes of the previous meeting (December 15, 2020).
• Agreed to place an advertising strategy for grant applications on the June agenda for further review.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on March 12, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Housing Advisory Committee

The Township of Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt prior minutes, discuss the 2020 annual housing report and 2021 work plan, and receive an update on North House. The meeting is open to public comment via email or drop-off at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry.

• Adoption of January 14, 2021 committee minutes
• Review of 2020 Annual Housing Report and 2021 Work Plan final draft
• Update on North House - Scugog
• Monthly Regional Report
• Discussion of Housing Symposium

The Housing Advisory Committee voted to recommend that Council receive the 2020 Annual Housing Report and endorse the 2021 Work Plan, with the final draft attached to the minutes. The committee also voted to forward North House correspondence to Council for information. Members discussed a potential virtual Housing Symposium and agreed to prepare comments on Durham Region's proposed policy directions by June.

• Adopted the January 14, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Recommended Council receive the 2020 Annual Housing Report and endorse the 2021 Work Plan.
• Recommended Council receive North House correspondence for information.
• Agreed to attach the revised work plan and North House statistics to the minutes.
• Noted consideration for a virtual Housing Symposium and will bring ideas to the next meeting.
• Agreed to prepare comments on the Region's proposed policy directions for the June meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:36 PM.

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hold a closed session to discuss advisory committee appointments, then open with a presentation from the Port Perry Hospital Foundation on its CT scanner fundraising campaign. The committee will also consider a report on Part 2 parking fines, an Official Plan Amendment for source water protection, and a contract award for Portview Road drainage repairs.

• Closed session: advisory committee and board appointments and vacancies
• Presentation: Port Perry Hospital Foundation CT scanner fundraising campaign
• Report DEV-2021-004: Part 2 parking fines
• Report DEV-2021-005: Official Plan Amendment No. 8 source protection implementation
• Report PWIS-2021-001: Portview Road drainage repair contract award

The committee supported a $200,000 donation request from the Port Perry Hospital Foundation for a CT scanner and asked staff to report on funding options, including a four-year payment plan. It also approved appointments to advisory boards, a road drainage repair contract, and parking fine changes with an added public education plan. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy shifts.

• Supported $200,000 donation to Port Perry Hospital Foundation for CT scanner (carried)
• Appointed Kenneth Laroza to Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Valery Fry to Caesarea Hall Board (carried)
• Received resignations from Accessibility Advisory Committee, vacancies to be advertised (carried)
• Approved $87,263.69 contract to IPAC Paving Limited for Portview Road drainage repairs (carried)
• Adopted Part 2 parking fines, with amendment for public education plan and report on graduated fines by Sept 30, 2021 (carried as amended)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage grant applications for properties on Queen Street, review the 2021 work plan and budget, and consider a temporary banner permit for Lakeridge Health. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence.

• Heritage grant application for 233 Queen Street (Framers Gallery)
• Heritage grant application for 229 Queen Street (Anja of Sweden)
• Heritage permit for temporary banner - Lakeridge Health
• 2021 Work Plan and Budget update (approved budget $5,425.00)
• Scugog Street Names update

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee approved a minor variance to the Sign by-law, allowing Lakeridge Health Port Perry to hang two temporary banners (up to one year) at 144 Queen Street and 209 Queen Street. The committee also renewed its Community Heritage Ontario membership for 2021 at a cost of $104.00. Draft heritage grant applications for 233, 229, and 237 Queen Street were discussed, with requests for more details and quotes before final approval. The minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting were adopted as amended.

• Approved a minor variance to the Sign by-law to allow two temporary banners for Lakeridge Health Port Perry at 144 Queen Street and 209 Queen Street, for up to one year.
• Renewed the Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) membership for 2021, allocating $104.00 from the Heritage Committee budget.
• Adopted the minutes of the February 2, 2021 meeting as amended, correcting 'Happy Lane' to 'Happy Court' and updating the Bill 108 reference.
• Agreed to form a subcommittee of three members and staff to finalize the draft Heritage Sign Design Guidelines, to be reviewed by the full committee later.
• Discussed draft heritage grant applications for 233, 229, and 237 Queen Street, requesting additional details, quotes, and photos before final approval at the next meeting.

Committee Meeting

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a vice chair and treasurer, adopt minutes from January 19, 2021, and hear a deputation from Marion Meyers of the Scugog Council for the Arts about a Mural Marathon. Reports include the February 2021 Curator's Report by Shannon Kelly and a Durham Tourism Update by Kristyn Chambers. The meeting is open to public comments via email or drop-off.

• Election of Vice Chair and Treasurer
• Adoption of January 19, 2021 minutes
• Deputation: Marion Meyers, Scugog Council for the Arts - Mural Marathon
• Curator's Report - February 2021 (Shannon Kelly)
• Durham Tourism Update (Kristyn Chambers)

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting electronically to consider several reports and contract awards, including a road maintenance modernization review, pavement preservation and reconstruction contracts, and the 2021 final operating budget. The agenda also includes presentations from advisory committees and the appointment of a Director of Finance/Treasurer.

• Road Maintenance Modernization Review (COMS-2021-007) presented by Dillon Consulting
• Pavement Preservation Contract Award (COMS-2021-003)
• Major Street Reconstruction Contract Award (COMS-2021-004)
• Surface Treatment and Slurry Seal Contract Award (COMS-2021-006) for Coryell St, McLaughlin Rd, Devitts Rd
• 2021 Final Operating Budget (FIN-2021-005)

Council approved the 2021 final operating budget of $14,698,600, setting a tax levy of $14,453,600 and approving transfers to reserves. Several road maintenance contracts were awarded, including a $1.79M surface treatment contract and a $443K street reconstruction contract. Advisory committee work plans were endorsed, with an amendment to redirect $1,000 from tourism beautification to the Open Street Project.

• Approved 2021 net operating budget of $14,698,600 (carried)
• Set 2021 tax levy at $14,453,600 (carried)
• Awarded $1,793,138.01 surface treatment & slurry seal contract to Dufferin Construction (carried)
• Awarded $443,129.50 Major Street Reconstruction contract to Hard-Co Construction (carried)
• Approved $57,874.08 sole source contract to Superior Road Products for Reclamite Preservation (carried)
• Endorsed Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee 2021 Work Plan with amendment to allocate $1,000 to Open Street Project (carried)
• Endorsed Heritage, Accessibility, Healthy Lake Scugog 2021 Work Plans (carried)
• Adopted compliance report for Ontario Regulation 284/09 (carried)

Committee Meeting

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee met and approved its 2020 annual report and 2021 work plan, recommending council endorse it at the February 22 meeting. The committee also discussed the Secondary Suite Program and tentatively booked the 2021 Housing Symposium for November 6. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public delegations or new business.

• Approved 2020 Annual Housing Report and 2021 Work Plan for council endorsement
• Discussed Secondary Suite Program with fact sheet and Niagara 'Welcome Home' program reference
• Tentatively booked 2021 Housing Symposium for November 6 at SCRC
• Adopted January 14, 2021 Housing Committee minutes

The Housing Advisory Committee adopted its January 14, 2021 minutes and approved the 2020 Annual Housing Report and 2021 Work Plan, recommending that Council receive the report and endorse the work plan at the February 22 Council meeting. The committee also noted the 2021 Housing Symposium is tentatively booked for November 6, 2021, and discussed the Secondary Suite Program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted January 14, 2021 Housing Committee minutes
• Approved 2020 Annual Housing Report and 2021 Work Plan, recommending Council endorsement
• Confirmed Chair's attendance at February 22 Council meeting to present work plan

Committee Meeting

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt prior minutes, and receive updates from partner groups. They will also review the 2020 annual report and draft 2021 work plan, and discuss an osprey platform in Lake Scugog.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2020-11-10 minutes
• Updates from KCA, SLS, MNRF, LSEP, Durham Region, MP and MPP offices
• 2020 HLS Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan (draft attached)
• Osprey Platform in Lake Scugog

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee re-elected Mayor Bobbie Drew as Chair and Rob Messervey as Vice Chair for 2021. The committee received updates from various partners and recommended that Council receive the 2020 Annual Report and endorse the 2021 Work Plan. It also discussed an osprey nesting platform proposal, deferring a decision until the LSEP design is finalized.

• Re-elected Mayor Bobbie Drew as Chair for 2021 (carried)
• Re-elected Rob Messervey as Vice Chair for 2021 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 10, 2020 meeting (carried)
• Received updates from KCA, SLS, MNRF, LSEP, Durham Region Works, MP, MPP (carried)
• Recommended Council receive 2020 Annual Report and endorse 2021 Work Plan (carried)
• Received osprey platform report for information, deferred decision (carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 draft operating budget, community hall usage, a potential COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre, and street names for two subdivisions. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and labour relations, specifically regarding community services restructuring. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items presented for consent.

• 2021 Draft Operating Budget (FIN-2021-003)
• Community Halls Usage (COMS-2021-001)
• SCRC Rental for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic (COMS-2021-002)
• Street Names for Two Subdivisions (DEV-2021-003)
• Closed session: Community Services Restructuring (CONF-2021-001)

Special Council Meeting

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Committee Meeting

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer, and to adopt minutes from January 7, 2021, which were not formally documented due to lack of quorum. The committee will discuss its 2020 annual report and 2021 work plan, training, the 2022-2026 Accessibility Multi-Year Plan, the Tip of the Hat Program, and a committee member vacancy.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer
• Adoption of 2021-01-07 minutes (no quorum, discussion only)
• SAAC 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan
• Discussion of 2022-2026 Accessibility Multi-Year Plan
• Tip of the Hat Program checklist and new design implementation

The Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Bonnie Blackstock as Chair for 2021 and approved its 2020 progress report and 2021 work plan for presentation to Council. The committee also approved an Accessibility Design Checklist for building and planning applicants, accepted a member's resignation, and discussed future items like training and a flag design contest. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Bonnie Blackstock as Chair for 2021 (carried)
• Approved 2020 Progress Report and 2021 Work Plan for Council endorsement (carried)
• Approved Accessibility Design Checklist for building permit and planning applicants (carried)
• Accepted Cearra Howey's resignation and initiated replacement recruitment (carried)
• Deferred election of Vice Chair and Treasurer to March meeting

Committee Meeting

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage matters. Key items include finalizing the 2020 annual report and 2021 work plan, reviewing a draft design criteria toolkit, and discussing Scugog street names. The committee will also receive updates on the 2021 heritage grant and Captain George's sign.

• Finalize 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan
• Draft Design Criteria - Tool Kit
• Scugog Street Names discussion
• 2021 Heritage Grant update
• Captain George's Sign

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee elected Stephen Rowe as 2021 Treasurer, adopted January minutes as amended, and approved its 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan for Council endorsement. The committee also discussed street naming requests, opposing several proposed names in favor of heritage names, and reviewed updates on grants, the BIA, and the Waterfront Action Plan.

• Elected Stephen Rowe as Committee Treasurer for 2021 (carried)
• Adopted January 12, 2021 minutes as amended (carried)
• Approved 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan for Council endorsement (carried)
• Opposed street name change to 'Tatra Valley Court', supporting 'Kerry Court'
• Opposed 'Happy Court' for 17300 Island Road subdivision
• Noted 'Wedgewood Trail' and 'Shand Lane' as non-historical but accepted
• Agreed to review street naming policy with Planning staff
• Adjourned meeting at 3:20 pm (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a public meeting and information report on a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 13766 Old Simcoe Road in Prince Albert, plus a recommendation report and by-laws for a zoning amendment at Applewood Farm Winery on Regional Road 6. Council will also consider a by-law to exempt certain lands from part lot control (Oxnard). The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with the council chamber closed to the public.

• Public meeting for draft plan of subdivision S-S-2017-01 and zoning amendment Z/05/2017 by 2380884 Ontario Ltd. (Embee Residential) at 13766 Old Simcoe Road, Prince Albert
• Information report DEV-2021-001 on the subdivision and zoning application
• Recommendation report DEV-2021-002 for zoning by-law amendment Z/11/2020 by Applewood Farm Winery (M. & S. Passafiume) at 2055 Regional Road 6 / Saintfield Road
• By-Law 04-21 to amend Zoning By-Law 14-14 for the Applewood Farm Winery property
• By-Law 05-21 to exempt certain lands from part lot control (Oxnard)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Applewood Farm Winery at 2055 Regional Road 6/Saintfield Road, permitting a winery/cidery with ancillary tasting room and retail facility. The by-law (04-21) was passed. Council also received an information report on a proposed 11-lot subdivision at 13766 Old Simcoe Road and referred it to staff for a future recommendation. A by-law exempting certain lands from part lot control (Oxnard) was also passed.

• Approved zoning amendment for Applewood Farm Winery (Z/11/2020) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 04-21 to amend Zoning By-law 14-14 for the winery (carried)
• Passed By-Law 05-21 to exempt certain lands from part lot control (Oxnard) (carried)
• Referred subdivision and zoning applications for 13766 Old Simcoe Road to staff (carried)
• Received information report DEV-2021-001 on the subdivision proposal (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting electronically to consider several consent agenda items, including a manufacturer's limited liquor license for Two Blokes Cider Inc., the creation of new reserve funds for 2020, and a development charges interest policy. The meeting also includes a closed session, adoption of previous minutes, and appointment of a building inspector. No major public hearings or rezonings are listed.

• Manufacturer's Limited Liquor License for Two Blokes Cider Inc., 21300 Simcoe Street, Seagrave
• New Reserve Funds for 2020 (FIN-2021-001)
• Development Charges Interest Policy (FIN-2021-002)
• By-Law 01-21 to appoint John Sadler as Building Inspector
• By-Law 02-21 to adopt the Development Charges Interest Policy

Council approved a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales License for Two Blokes Cider Inc. at 21300 Simcoe Street, Seagrave, and approved the creation of two new reserve funds: the Donations Reserve and the COVID-19/Contingency Reserve. The meeting also adopted minutes, appointed a building inspector, and passed a development charges interest policy. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest was procedural.

• Approved Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales License for Two Blokes Cider Inc. (CR-2021-005)
• Approved creation of Donations Reserve and COVID-19/Contingency Reserve (CR-2021-006)
• Approved Development Charges Interest Policy (CR-2021-007)
• Adopted minutes of December 21, 2020 meeting (CR-2020-002)
• Appointed John Sadler as Building Inspector via By-Law 01-21 (CR-2020-003)
• Passed By-Law 02-21 adopting Development Charges Interest Policy (CR-2020-004)
• Passed confirming by-law 03-21 (CR-2021-008)

Committee Meeting

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect officers, adopt minutes, and discuss housing matters. Key items include the 2020 annual housing report and 2021 work plan, a regional councillor's update, and a Toronto Star article on garden suites. The committee will also revisit comments on the Secondary Suites Program and plan a housing symposium.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Committee Treasurer
• 2020 Annual Housing Report and 2021 Work Plan
• Monthly Regional Report from Regional Councillor Wotten
• Discussion of Toronto Star article on garden suites
• Committee comments on Secondary Suites Program

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee elected Valerie Cranmer as Chair, Tracy McGarry as Vice Chair, and Lois McIntosh as Treasurer for 2021. The committee reviewed its 2020 work plan and agreed to provide comments for the 2021 draft, which will be forwarded to Council on February 22, 2021. No substantive decisions were made beyond the elections and procedural approvals.

• Elected Valerie Cranmer as Chair for 2021 (carried)
• Elected Tracy McGarry as Vice Chair for 2021 (carried)
• Elected Lois McIntosh as Committee Treasurer for 2021 (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2020 meeting (carried)
• Agreed to provide comments on 2021 work plan before next meeting
• Confirmed potential 2021 Housing Symposium if COVID-19 restrictions lifted
• Tentatively booked Scugog Community Recreation Centre for November 6, 2021

Committee Meeting

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss its 2020 annual report and 2021 work plan, draft design guidelines for heritage conservation district signs, and several heritage-related matters. The agenda includes routine items like election of officers, adoption of minutes, and updates from other committees, as well as specific items such as a minor variance application for 1662 Scugog Street and a report on the dissolution of the Utica Memory Hall Board.

• Review of 2020 annual report and 2021 work plan (draft)
• Draft design criteria for heritage conservation district signs
• Minor variance application for 1662 Scugog Street
• Report on dissolution of Utica Memory Hall Board
• TD Bank signage update (heritage permit already issued)

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee elected Guy Latreille as Chair and Marina Brock as Vice Chair for 2021. The committee also recommended that the Township sell the Utica Memory Hall property and remove it from the Heritage Register, and discussed several other items including the heritage grant program and a minor variance application.

• Elected Guy Latreille as Chair for 2021 (carried)
• Elected Marina Brock as Vice Chair for 2021 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 3, 2020 meeting (carried)
• Recommended sale of Utica Memory Hall and removal from Heritage Register (carried)
• Agreed to send letter of suggestion to owner of 1662 Scugog Street regarding minor variance application
• Deferred election of Treasurer to February meeting

General Purpose and Administration Committee

This agenda for the General Purpose and Administration Committee is procedural boilerplate only. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for the January 11, 2021 meeting.