Scugog public meetings in 2024

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index for December 20, 2024 is an information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from the Township of Scugog, Durham Region, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Council members may request items to be added to a future agenda. No resolutions or votes are recorded in this package.

• Support resolutions requesting redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities (multiple municipalities)
• Durham Region report on proposed name updates for the Planning and Economic Development Department and Committee
• Durham Region correspondence on budget by‑laws passed by Regional Council
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing notice of decision on Durham Region Official Plan
• Invest Durham newsletter – December 2024

Council Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, including the December 2 special council meeting and the November 25 regular meeting. They will receive reports on the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee, the Canterbury Commons Phase 1 subdivision assumption, and the 2024 capital closing and operating results. The council will consider several by‑laws, notably the 2025 Borrowing By‑Law (FIN‑2024‑049) and the 2025 Interim Tax Levy By‑Law (BYLAWS‑2024‑063).

• Adoption of minutes from the December 2 special council meeting and the November 25 council meeting (10.1.1‑10.1.3)
• Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee Review report (CORP‑2024‑002)
• Canterbury Commons Phase 1 Subdivision Assumption By‑law (DEV‑2024‑044)
• 2025 Borrowing By‑Law authorizing municipal borrowing (FIN‑2024‑049)
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy By‑Law for the 2025 fiscal year (BYLAWS‑2024‑063)

Council approved the 2025 borrowing by-law, allowing the Treasurer to borrow up to $2,000,000 for operating purposes until taxes are received, and passed the interim tax levy by-law for 2025. They also dissolved the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee, appointed new members to advisory committees, and approved several by-laws including delegation of minor zoning amendments and assumption of municipal services for Canterbury Commons Phase 1. The meeting was largely routine, with no substantive public delegations or major policy changes.

• Approved 2025 Borrowing By-Law (up to $2M) (CR-2024-301)
• Passed interim tax levy by-law for 2025 (63-24)
• Dissolved Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee (CR-2024-300)
• Appointed Doug Pinto and Alison Ellwood to SECCAC, Mandeep Sandhu and Doug Pinto to Community Grants Committee (CR-2024-292)
• Approved Canterbury Commons Phase 1 subdivision assumption (CR-2024-309)
• Passed by-law to assume municipal services for Canterbury Commons (64-24)
• Approved capital project closures and additional funding (CR-2024-311)
• Endorsed Aurora's request for redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST (CR-2024-312)

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. The Corporation of the Township of Scugog is reviewing correspondence from other municipalities regarding land transfer taxes, infrastructure funding, and healthcare issues.

• Correspondence from Township of Puslinch regarding redistribution of land transfer tax and GST
• Correspondence from Township of Puslinch regarding TAPMO letter for pre-budget announcement
• Correspondence from Municipality of Wawa regarding Billy Bishop Airport
• Correspondence from Municipality of Wawa regarding ambulance shortages
• Correspondence from Town of Deep River requesting amendment to Blue Box Regulation

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is meeting to review several grant applications and event summaries. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and discuss a year-end report.

• Grant application review for OVERT Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament
• Grant application review for Cartwright Sports and Recreation Annual Comedy Night
• Grant application from Alzheimer Society of Durham Region for office rental costs
• Review of summaries for Community Care Durham (8 Days of Wellness) and Bakersville Gingerbread Village
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is holding public meetings to discuss amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding additional dwelling units and the delegation of authority for removing holding provisions. The committee will also hear delegations regarding health services and development charges.

• Public meeting and report (DEV-2024-041) on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Additional Dwelling Units
• Public meeting and report (DEV-2024-043) on Official Plan Amendment for Delegation of Authority for Removal of Holding Provisions
• Report (DEV-2024-042) on removal of part lot control for Delpark Homes Phase 1 (40M-2764)
• Delegation from Robert McDonald, Comfort Inn, regarding development charges
• Delegation from Kara Wright, North Durham Family Health Team, regarding expanded services

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee held public meetings and advanced two planning amendments: one to permit additional dwelling units (ADUs) and another to delegate authority for removing holding provisions. Both were recommended for Council's consideration, with the ADU report to return with public comments addressed. The committee also received a presentation on expanded health services and approved a part lot control removal for Delpark Homes.

• Received public input on ADU amendments and directed staff to prepare a recommendation report (PCA-2024-070, carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Official Plan and Delegated Authority By-law amendments for holding provision removals, with added applicant request option and 6-month timeline (PCA-2024-071, carried)
• Received North Durham Family Health Team expanded services presentation (PCA-2024-072, carried)
• Received Comfort Inn development charges documentation and related correspondence (PCA-2024-073, carried)
• Recommended Council enact a Part Lot Control By-law for Delpark Homes Phase 1 lots and blocks (PCA-2024-074, carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence received by staff for council and public information. The index includes letters and resolutions from Durham Region, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies on topics such as land‑transfer tax redistribution, rural road safety programs, and municipal fees. No items are being voted on or decided at this time.

• Durham Region – Motion on redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 28, 2024)
• Municipality of St. Charles – Support resolution on Public Sector Salary Disclosure (Nov 20, 2024)
• Champlain Township – Resolution on OPP Billing (Nov 28, 2024)
• City of Guelph – Resolution to enable municipalities to charge fees for gas utility property use (Nov 29, 2024)
• York Region – Resolution on redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 28, 2024)

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will meet on December 2, 2024 to discuss several lake‑related matters, including a closed‑session review of CONF‑2024‑012 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options for consideration. Public items include presentations from the Scugog Lake Stewards and the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee, and the adoption of Confirming By‑Law 55‑24. The meeting also includes routine items such as open session, disclosures, and adjournment.

• CONF‑2024‑012 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options (closed session)
• Delegation from Rob Messervey (Lake Scugog Enhancement Project risk assessment)
• Delegation from Bobbie Drew (Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee minutes, Nov 6 2024)
• Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee Meeting Minutes – November 6 2024
• Confirming By‑Law 55‑24

Council voted to stop the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (LSEP) due to concerns regarding financial and engineering risks. Staff were directed to renegotiate existing funding agreements and investigate the feasibility of expanding the Baagwating Park Stormwater Management Facility instead. Additionally, Council requested a staff report on the future of the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee.

• Directed staff to not proceed with the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on expanding Baagwating Park Stormwater Facility (Carried)
• Directed staff to renegotiate funding agreements for LSEP (Carried)
• Received Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee minutes (Carried)
• Directed staff to review the future of the Steering Committee (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 56-24 to confirm meeting proceedings (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review a consent agenda that includes the 2025 Interim Tax Levy, a financial disclosure regulation update, and the Scugog Line 4 remediation project. The meeting also features presentations on PACE housing for seniors and the township's 2024 Audit Service Plan. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are slated for discussion and possible approval.

• FIN-2024-046 – 2025 Interim Tax Levy
• FIN-2024-047 – Financial Disclosure Requirement (Ontario Regulation 284/09)
• PWIS-2024-020 – Scugog Line 4 Remediation
• Presentation by Community Care Durham on PACE Housing for Seniors
• 2024 Audit Service Plan presentation by Deloitte

The committee received presentations on PACE housing for seniors and the 2024 audit plan, and approved the 2025 interim tax levy. A single-source contract for Scugog Line 4 remediation was awarded to Northern Mat and Bridge LP for $412,435, with additional reserve funding approved. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 2:24 PM.

• Received PACE Housing for Seniors presentation (carried)
• Received 2024 Audit Service Plan presentation (carried)
• Approved 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-Law (carried)
• Adopted financial disclosure compliance report (carried)
• Awarded $412,435 contract to Northern Mat and Bridge LP for Line 4 remediation (carried)
• Approved $292,435 from Roads and Other Infrastructure Reserve for Line 4 (carried)
• Withdrew 2027 Capital Budget Forecast for Line 4 Box Culvert (carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog circulated a Council Information Index, an electronic package for staff correspondence and public information. It includes regional correspondence such as Durham Region’s 2025 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy and a motion on free Level 3 EV charging stations, as well as support resolutions from various municipalities on road safety, tax redistribution, and other matters. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for information and possible future agenda consideration.

• Durham Region – 2025 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy
• Durham Region – Motion on free Level 3 EV charging stations and revenue opportunities
• Municipality of Tweed – Support Resolution for Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Township of Puslinch – Support Resolution for Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025
• County of Northumberland – Support for Family Physicians Resolution

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review four development applications submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. and private applicants for properties at 50 and 60 Vanedward Drive, 13801 Old Scugog Road, and 1585 Scugog Line 10. Staff reports for each application have been revised and are attached to the agenda. The committee will consider any recommendations and may approve, modify, or deny the proposals.

• LD 04/2024 & A/10/2024 – Revised application for 50 Vanedward Drive (D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd.)
• A/11/2024 – Revised application for 60 Vanedward Drive (D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd.)
• A/18/2024 – Application for 13801 Old Scugog Road (D. Williams)
• A/17/2024 – Application for 1585 Scugog Line 10 (R. Fowler)

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will consider three by-laws: appointing Warren Mar as Chief Administrative Officer, appointing Samantha Kazmer as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, and imposing new fees for 2025. The meeting also includes a contract award for the roof replacement at 1647 Reach Street, an update on the new animal shelter project, and a cost update for the Cragg Road Greenbank pedestrian crossing under the MTO agreement.

• By-Law 54-24 – impose fees for services and activities (2025 Fees and Charges By-Law)
• By-Law 52-24 – appoint Warren Mar as Chief Administrative Officer
• By-Law 53-24 – appoint Samantha Kazmer as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• PWIS-2024-018 – contract award for roof replacement at 1647 Reach Street
• PWIS-2024-019 – MTO agreement cost update for Cragg Road Greenbank pedestrian crossing

Council awarded a $50,400 contract for roof replacement at 1647 Reach Street to T. Hamilton & Son Roofing Inc. and allocated up to $31,238 from reserves. It also approved a motion seeking cost relief from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for the Cragg Road Greenbank pedestrian crossing construction cost overrun, including directing staff to engage CIMA for reviews and to request a meeting with the Minister at ROMA. Several advisory committee minutes were received, and by-laws were passed, including appointing Warren Mar as CAO and adopting the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law.

• Awarded $50,400 roof replacement contract to T. Hamilton & Son Roofing Inc. (carried)
• Approved $31,238 additional funding from Facility and Building Reserve for roof project (carried)
• Requested MTO cost relief for Greenbank pedestrian crossing cost variance (carried)
• Directed staff to engage CIMA for reviews of pedestrian crossing and intersection (carried)
• Directed staff to request meeting with Minister of Transportation at ROMA 2025 (carried)
• Appointed Warren Mar as Chief Administrative Officer via By-Law 52-24 (carried)
• Adopted 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law 54-24 (carried)
• Received Greenbank Hall and Park Board LED light project presentation and endorsed letter of support (carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing an electronic Council Information Index that contains correspondence received by staff for council and public information. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for informational purposes only. Council members may advise the clerk to add items to future agendas, and members of the public can speak on any item as a delegation at a later meeting.

• Township of Uxbridge – Resolution Re: AMCTO Recommendations for Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (Nov 15, 2024)
• Township of Russell – Resolution Re: Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (Oct 28, 2024)
• City of Toronto – Resolution Re: Respecting Local Democracy and Cities (Nov 18, 2024)
• Township of Puslinch – Resolution Re: Enabling Greater Beneficial Reuse Excess Oil (Nov 21, 2024)
• Township of Essa – Resolution Re: Fair Share of Provincial and Federal Government Financial Support (Nov 21, 2024)

CANCELLED - Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Scugog Planning and Community Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented.

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for council and public information and does not constitute a meeting. It includes items such as resolutions from other municipalities on Ontario Provincial Police funding, rural road safety programs, building code updates, and other topics. Council members may request to add items to future agendas by notifying the municipal clerk.

• Township of Horton – Resolution Re: OPP Sustainable Funding (Nov 5, 2024)
• Howick Township – Resolution Re: Ontario Provincial Police Costs for 2025 (Nov 6, 2024)
• Town of Pelham – Support Resolution Re: Good Roads Association, Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (Nov 6, 2024)
• Township of Larder Lake – Support Resolution Re: Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 12, 2024)
• Municipality of Leamington – OPP Detachment Billing Increases (Nov 14, 2024)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations regarding housing alternatives to long-term care for seniors. The body will also discuss committee priorities and the 2024 annual report update.

• Presentation by Larry Corrigan and Don Farquharson on housing alternatives to long-term care
• Presentation by Ivo Finotti of Scugog Seniors for Social Action
• Update on the 2024 Annual report
• Update on Housing Committee Priorities
• Establishment of 2025 Meeting and Working Group Dates

The committee adopted minutes from their September 12, 2024, meeting and received two presentations regarding senior housing alternatives. Members established a 2025 meeting schedule, which requires Council approval for additional working group dates. The committee also discussed plans to develop a housing survey for seniors.

• Adopted September 12, 2024, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Extended delegation time for RTO/ERO presentation (Carried)
• Received RTO/ERO presentation for information (Carried)
• Extended delegation time for Scugog Seniors Coalition presentation (Carried)
• Received Scugog Seniors Coalition presentation for information (Carried)
• Received October 10, 2024, working group notes (Carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting and working group schedule (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:34 pm (Carried)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity (SADIE) Advisory Committee is meeting to review administrative updates and future planning. The body will discuss budget requests for 2025 and the 2024 annual report.

• 2025 Budget Request
• 2024 Annual Report Update
• Grant Opportunities
• 2025 Committee Meeting Dates
• Committee Member Resignation

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee accepted the resignation of member Chad Sorichetti and directed the Clerk to recruit a replacement. The committee also approved its 2025 meeting dates, requested an additional $500 for its 2025 operating budget (total $2,500), and agreed to work on its annual report at the next meeting.

• Accepted Chad Sorichetti's resignation and initiated recruitment for a replacement (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates: Feb 12, Apr 9, Jun 12, Sep 10, Nov 12 at 2:00 pm (carried)
• Requested additional $500 for 2025 operating budget, total $2,500 (carried)
• Adopted September 11, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Agreed to forward grant opportunities item to next agenda
• Agreed to work on annual report at next meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will hold a closed‑session to discuss staffing matters and other business. After rising from closed session, the council will consider presentations, delegations, and items for which notice was given. The meeting includes a by‑law agenda item and will confirm By‑Law 51‑24 before adjourning.

• Closed Session – update on staffing matter (personal matters per Municipal Act)
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• Presentations and delegations
• By‑Laws discussion
• Confirming By‑Law 51‑24

The special council meeting on November 13, 2024, was largely procedural. Council moved into closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, and received a verbal update on a staffing matter. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only action was passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Moved into closed session to discuss staffing matters (CR-2024-254)
• Rose from closed session at 10:03 AM (CR-2024-255)
• Passed By-Law 51-24 confirming the meeting's proceedings (CR-2024-256)
• Adjourned at 10:04 AM (CR-2024-257)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee agenda for November 13, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with empty sections and no concrete proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog posted a Council Information Index, which is an electronic information package and not a meeting. It contains correspondence from Durham Region, the City of Pickering, Georgian Bay, Wawa, Parry Sound, Puslinch, North Perth and other bodies. Council members may submit items for future agendas, and the public can speak on items as delegations. No resolutions or votes are taken at this CII.

• Durham Region – Bill 23 Proclamation Update: Upper‑Tier Planning Responsibilities (Nov 5 2024)
• City of Pickering – Resolution on Anti‑Littering Slogan Campaign (Oct 30 2024)
• City of Pickering – Resolution on Additional Legislative Amendments to Municipal Codes of Conduct (Oct 30 2024)
• Township of Georgian Bay – Support Resolution urging government to resume assessment cycle (Nov 4 2024)
• Municipality of Wawa – Support Resolution for Green Roads Pilot Project (Nov 5 2024)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024 does not list any agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no specific topics, proposals, or decisions.

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee will meet on Nov 6, 2024 to review reports and updates. Items include a proposed restructuring of the committee, a Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presentation, and updates from the Township and Kawartha Conservation Authority. The meeting is hybrid via Teams and allows public comments.

• Restructuring of the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee (final draft attached)
• Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presentation
• Agency update from the Township of Scugog Regional Councillor
• Agency update from Kawartha Conservation Authority
• Public comments on agenda items

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee voted to support a restructuring plan (Option 1) that reduces voting members to 10 with a quorum of 6, and will ask Council for approval. The committee also agreed to continue the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (LSEP) ad-hoc committee and set 2025 meeting dates, including a possible additional January meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted April 16, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Supported restructuring Option 1, reducing voting members to 10 with quorum of 6 (carried)
• Agreed to continue LSEP ad-hoc committee in the new year (carried)
• Set 2025 meeting dates: Feb 18, Apr 15, Jun 17, Sep 16, Nov 18 at 2:00 pm (carried)
• Requested Council approval for an additional January 21, 2025 meeting (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on Queen Street businesses and heritage designation requests. The body will discuss heritage grant criteria, property standards, and the priority list for Heritage Value Statements.

• Update on Port Perry Fairgrounds heritage designation request
• Discussion on Wireless Tech heritage sign by-law concerns
• Review of Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant criteria
• Priority list of properties requiring Heritage Value Statements
• Review of Herringtons Awnings on Queen Street

The committee discussed the Herrington's awning issue with the property owner and agreed a variance application is required. They also received advice from Stouffville on heritage districts and agreed to explore incorporating them in Scugog, including developing a public survey. The committee approved a motion to have staff remove and replace a broken 'Lake Scugog' sign on the Port Perry boardwalk, and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Agreed Herrington's awning matter requires a variance application
• Agreed to discuss heritage districts with staff and place on next agenda
• Agreed to develop a public survey on heritage districts as a first step
• Approved motion to ask staff to remove and replace broken 'Lake Scugog' sign (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates: Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4 (carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will receive an economic update and a 2024 investment update. It will consider the proposed 2025 fees and charges by‑law. It will also review a municipal perspective on invasive species best‑management practices and hear a delegation about the Oakridge Hospice hockey night.

• FIN-2024-044 Proposed 2025 Fees and Charges – draft by‑law and schedules
• FIN-2024-045 2024 Investment Update – presentation by Finance Manager
• Economic Update and Portfolio Overview – Township of Scugog
• PWIS-2024-017 Invasive Species Best Management Practices – municipal perspective
• Delegation from Christine Vos regarding Oakridge Hospice Hockey Night

The committee approved a $2,706.69 grant to cover facility rental costs for the Oak Ridges Hospice Hockey Night in Port Perry event, with the township to be named a corporate sponsor. The proposed 2025 fees and charges were approved, with staff directed to bring the fees by-law to the November 25 Council meeting. The committee also received reports on the 2024 investment update and invasive species best management practices.

• Approved $2,706.69 grant to Oak Ridges Hospice for facility rental (carried)
• Approved proposed 2025 fees and charges (carried)
• Directed staff to bring fees by-law to November 25 Council meeting (carried)
• Received 2024 investment update report (carried)
• Received invasive species best management practices report (carried)
• Received correspondence from resident Colin Kemp regarding FOI request (carried)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence and is not a meeting of Council or Committee. No decisions were made, as the package serves to provide information to Council and the public.

• Municipality of Clarington resolution regarding New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and Proposed Ontario Regulation for Additional Residential Units
• Township of Whitewater support resolution regarding OPP Notice of Motion for Funding Support
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce events and updates
• Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations October 2024 alert
• Durham Catholic District School Board highlights from October 28 board meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council will hold a mostly closed‑session meeting. It will discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer and consider the confirmation of By‑Law 50‑24. Other agenda items include standard business notices, presentations, and routine by‑law matters.

• Closed‑session discussion of Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Confirmation of By‑Law 50‑24 (attachment BYLAWS-2024-050.pdf)
• Presentations and delegations
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• General by‑law items

The special council meeting on October 30, 2024, was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made in open session. Council entered a closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations regarding the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment, then rose and confirmed the meeting's proceedings via by-law. No votes on policy or contracts occurred.

• Entered closed session to discuss CAO recruitment (CR-2024-250, carried)
• Rose from closed session at 9:54 AM (CR-2024-251, carried)
• Passed confirming by-law 50-24 for the meeting's proceedings (CR-2024-252, carried)
• Adjourned at 9:56 AM (CR-2024-253, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Scugog Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on two specific property applications. The body will also review the minutes from the September 24, 2024, meeting.

• Application A/05/2024: M. Taylor, 12 Coulcliff Boulevard
• Application A/16/2024: M. & D. Willson, 15238 Old Simcoe Road

Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Council will discuss several items, including the adoption of previous meeting minutes and budget reports. A key agenda item is By-law 47-24 to amend Zoning By-law No. 14-14 by removing the holding (H) provision for the property at 3511 Proutt Road. Other items include a by‑law to appoint a Clerk, a notice of motion for tree planting at the Port Perry Fairgrounds, and a heritage advisory committee presentation on designating the fairgrounds.

• By‑law 47-24: Remove the holding provision from lands municipally known as 3511 Proutt Road
• By‑law 48-24: Appointment of a Clerk for the Corporation of the Township of Scugog
• Notice of Motion for Port Perry Fairgrounds Tree Planting (moved by Councillor David Le Roy)
• Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee delegation on designating the Port Perry Fairgrounds
• FIN-2024-042: 2025 Budget Guideline and Target

Council approved the 2025 capital budget of $8,676,300 and set a budget target increase of no more than 2% for Scugog's share of the overall tax bill. They also accepted two resignations from the Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee, declared vacancies, and directed staff to advertise. A request to designate the Port Perry Fairgrounds under the Ontario Heritage Act was received and referred to staff for consideration during the Official Plan review.

• Approved 2025 capital budget of $8,676,300 (CR-2024-261)
• Approved 2025 budget target increase of not more than 2% for Scugog's share of tax bill (CR-2024-265)
• Accepted resignations of Marg Snider-McGrath and Kat Senyk from Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee; declared two vacancies (CR-2024-243)
• Received delegation and minutes regarding Port Perry Fairgrounds heritage designation; referred to staff for Official Plan review (CR-2024-245)
• Approved removal of Holding (H) provision on lands at 3511 Proutt Road via By-Law 47-24 (CR-2024-262)
• Approved appointment of a Clerk via By-Law 48-24 (CR-2024-263)
• Endorsed BIA request to explore commercial use of Post Office building (CR-2024-264)
• Directed Port Perry Agricultural Society to prepare tree plan for fairgrounds; report to Council by Q1 2025 (CR-2024-267)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an electronic package that shares correspondence received by staff. It does not constitute a meeting and no items are being voted on. The package includes several Durham Region resolutions on shelter support for women, federal food‑bank funding, harassment of elected officials, and asylum‑claimant assistance, as well as support resolutions from other municipalities.

• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Request Regarding Enhancing Shelter Support for Women and Survivors of Intimate Violence
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Requesting Federal Government Support for Food Banks
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Request Regarding Harassment of Elected Local Government Officials
• Durham Region - Resolution Re: Requesting Immediate Federal Government Support for Asylum Claimants in Municipalities
• Municipality of St. Charles - Support Resolution Re: Green Roads Pilot Project

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review two zoning by‑law amendment applications—one submitted by Kevin M. Duguay for 3263 Chandler Drive and another to remove a hold on 3511 Proutt Road. It will also receive delegations on senior housing and spay‑neuter initiatives, and consider reports on municipal office renovations, a financial‑audit contract award, and a delegation of authority for development services.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application (Z/03/2024) – 3263 Chandler Drive, submitted by Kevin M. Duguay
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application for Removal of Hold – 3511 Proutt Road (Z‑2024‑05)
• Financial Audit – Contract Award and Appointment of Auditors (FIN‑2024‑041)
• Municipal Office Renovations (FIN‑2024‑040)
• Delegation of Authority for Development Services (DEV‑2024‑039)

Scugog's Planning and Community Affairs Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to remove a holding provision at 3511 Proutt Road, allowing a single detached dwelling. It also endorsed engaging Deloitte LLP as auditors for five years and approved up to $119,000 in municipal office renovation and furniture funding. A staff request for additional planning delegation authority was amended to first hold a public meeting on an Official Plan change, and the by-law was not brought forward. A $1,084 funding request from the Spay Neuter Initiatives Association was referred to the treasurer for budget consideration.

• Approved zoning amendment removing Holding provision at 3511 Proutt Road for a single detached dwelling (Carried)
• Received report on zoning application at 3263 Chandler Drive; staff to report back with a recommendation (Carried)
• Amended delegation-of-authority report: authorized a statutory public meeting on an Official Plan change; by-law not brought forward (Carried)
• Approved up to $50,000 from Building Permit Fees Reserve and $54,000 from Facilities and Building Reserve for basement renovation (Carried)
• Approved $15,000 from Municipal Projects Reserve for furniture/workstations for new staff (Carried)
• Closed capital project #924001 and uncommitted $45,000 from Facilities and Building Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Engaged Deloitte LLP as auditors for 5 years and appointed them (Carried)
• Referred $1,084 funding request from Spay Neuter Initiatives Association to the treasurer for budget consideration (Carried)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public.

• Resolutions from Township of McGarry, Town of Bracebridge, and Municipality of West Nipissing regarding AMCTO recommendations for the Municipal Elections Act
• Resolution from Town of Tillsonburg regarding funding support for Southwest Community Transit
• Resolution from Municipality of Brockton regarding a proposal to install cameras at the Walkerton Community Centre
• Updates and upcoming events from the North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Township Special Council meeting on October 16, 2024 is scheduled mainly as a closed session. Items include discussion of the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment and other business for which notice was given. The council will consider by‑law matters and will vote to confirm By‑Law 46-24.

• Closed‑session discussion of Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Consideration of business for which notice was given
• By‑Laws agenda item
• Confirming By‑Law 46-24

The special council meeting was held off-site and consisted primarily of a closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations regarding the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural, including entering and rising from closed session, passing a confirming by-law, and adjourning.

• Entered closed session to discuss CAO recruitment (CR-2024-246)
• Rose from closed session at 1:40 PM (CR-2024-247)
• Passed By-Law 46-24 confirming meeting proceedings (CR-2024-248)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 PM (CR-2024-249)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index (CII) is an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public and is not a meeting. It includes items from Durham Region, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous sources. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public may comment as delegations.

• Durham Region – Report on Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee Farm Tour 2024
• Durham Region – Durham York Energy Centre PA Day Event
• Bradford West Gwillimbury – Resolution on Ontario Deposit Return Program
• Town of Cobourg – Resolution supporting involuntary care for severe mental health and addiction issues
• Township of Springwater – Support resolution on physician shortage in Ontario

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear a closed‑session update on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. It will then receive public presentations on Invest Durham’s online economic‑development resources and on the draft 2025 capital budget together with the 2026‑2029 capital forecast. A consent agenda will include the 2024‑2025 annual risk‑management and insurance report, a capital‑project status report, a response to a provincial surety‑bond posting, and a report on Shanly Street infrastructure remediation.

• Closed‑session discussion of PWIS‑2024‑016 – Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Update
• Presentation from Invest Durham on online economic‑development resources (2024‑INFO‑54)
• Presentation of the 2025 Capital Budget (2025 Draft Capital Budget_Presentation.pdf)
• Draft 2025 Capital Budget and 2026‑2029 Capital Forecast report (FIN‑2024‑036)
• Shanly Street Infrastructure Remediation report (PWIS‑2024‑011)

The committee approved the draft 2025 capital budget, including a one-time $1M transfer from the Roads and Other Infrastructure Reserve Fund to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve Fund, and authorized staff to source options for a new fire pumper. The Queen St Pier project was deferred to 2028. The committee also authorized drawing up to $116,441 from a letter of credit for Shanly Street infrastructure remediation, and confirmed the 2024-2025 insurance placement with Public Entities.

• Approved $1M transfer from Roads and Other Infrastructure Reserve Fund to Vehicle and Equipment Reserve Fund
• Authorized staff to source options for new fire pumper, preapproving 2025 capital expenditure
• Deferred Queen St Pier project (COMS001) to 2028 budget year
• Authorized draw of up to $116,441 from Vista Investments letter of credit for Shanly Street remediation
• Confirmed 2024-2025 insurance placement with Public Entities for Durham Municipal Insurance Pool
• Directed dividend from insurance pool to Insurance reserve fund for high-risk capital projects
• Received Capital Project Status Report as of August 31, 2024
• Directed staff to respond to provincial ERO posting on surety bonds

Special Council Meeting

The council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. It will also consider and confirm By‑Law 45‑24. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as disclosures, public comments, and adjournment.

• Chief Administrative Officer recruitment – discussion in closed session
• Confirming By‑Law 45‑24 – adoption
• Standard procedural items (open session, disclosures, public comments)

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive action being a resolution to enter closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations regarding the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. Council rose from closed session and adopted a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings. No other decisions were made.

• Approved closed session resolution CR-2024-245 to discuss CAO recruitment (carried)
• Adopted confirming by-law 45-24 (by consensus)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index for October 4, 2024 is an electronic information package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff from the Township of Brock, City of Oshawa, Municipality of St. Charles, and other regional bodies, as well as newsletters and a resident letter. Council members may request items for future agenda consideration, and the public may comment on items as a delegation. No resolutions or decisions are being taken at this time.

• Township of Brock – Resolution Re: Rideshare Services (Sept 23 2024)
• City of Oshawa – Notice of Economic Development Services Committee Meeting (Sept 27 2024)
• Municipality of St. Charles – Resolution Re: Physician Shortage (July 17 2024)
• Sandy Russill – Correspondence Re: Minister's Zoning Order (Sept 30 2024)
• Durham Tourism – October 2024 Newsletter

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog is holding a Special Council Meeting primarily in closed session. The body will discuss the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer.

• Chief Administrative Officer recruitment discussion
• Confirming By-Law -44-24

The special council meeting on October 1, 2024, was primarily procedural. Council entered a closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations related to the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment, then rose from closed session and passed a confirming by-law. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Entered closed session to discuss CAO recruitment (CR-2024-241, carried)
• Rose from closed session at 11:00 AM (CR-2024-242, carried)
• Passed By-Law 44-24 confirming the meeting's proceedings (CR-2024-243, carried)
• Adjourned at 11:02 AM (CR-2024-244, carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the creation of a heritage district and review heritage grant and permit matters. The body will also address specific heritage value statements and outstanding property matters.

• Creating a Heritage District
• Heritage Value Statement for Port Perry Fairgrounds
• Prince Albert United Church - 23 Jefferey Street
• Mueller Properties
• Old Mill and Bell Tower clocks

The Heritage Advisory Committee voted to ask Council to designate the Port Perry Fairgrounds under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, supported by a Heritage Background Report. The committee also asked staff to send an official notice to the owner of 251 Queen Street about awnings contravening Sign By-law 40-15. Other actions included scheduling heritage grant presentations and forming a working group to identify properties for potential designation.

• Requested Council designate Port Perry Fairgrounds under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Asked staff to send official notice to 251 Queen Street owner re: awnings contravening Sign By-law 40-15 (carried)
• Agreed to schedule two Heritage Grant presentations on same date
• Agreed to form working group (Marina, Dan, Allan) to gather 5 properties of interest for designation
• Adopted September 3, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an electronic package that provides staff‑received correspondence for council and public information. No decisions are made at this CII; it serves only to inform council members of items that may be added to future agendas. The package includes several resolutions from Durham Region, updates from other municipalities, and studies from external groups.

• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Regional Council Expense Policy (Sept 10, 2024)
• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Expansion of Durham Regional Police Service Resources for Anti‑Hate Crime Unit (Sept 25, 2024)
• Durham Region – Resolution Re: Requesting the Province of Ontario to Recognize and Take Action on the Physician Shortage (Sept 25, 2024)
• Municipality of Casselman – Resolution Re: AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (Sept 17, 2024)
• BILD & Altus Group – GTA Municipal Benchmarking Study (Sept 12, 2024)

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment meets on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 to consider Development Application A/15/2024 for the property at 1555 King Street, submitted by Ashlyn Kennedy of EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. on behalf of A. & R. Evans. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comments, acknowledgments, and adoption of minutes.

• Application A/15/2024 – 1555 King Street (submitted by Ashlyn Kennedy/EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.)

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council will review the Scugog Business Program Report and Action Plan. The body is also deciding on a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief and a part lot control exemption for Delpark Homes Phase 1.

• By-Law 42-24: Appointment of a Fire Chief for The Township of Scugog Fire Department
• By-Law 41-23: Part Lot Control exemption for Lots 5, 8, 43, 44, 45, 46 and Blocks 77, 78, 79, Plan 40M-2764 (Delpark Homes Phase 1)
• DEV-2024-033: Scugog Business Program Report and Action Plan Update
• FIN-2024-031: Operating Results as of August 31, 2024
• Notice of Motion: Road Management Action On Invasive Phragmites

Council endorsed the Scugog Business Program Final Report and Action Plan, received a presentation on it, and approved several other items including a part lot control by-law for Delpark Homes Phase 1, a fire chief appointment, and various capital project closures with reserve fund transfers. Multiple delegations regarding the Avenu Properties MZO request were received, and a notice of motion on invasive Phragmites management was referred to staff.

• Endorsed Scugog Business Program Final Report and Action Plan (CR-2024-207)
• Enacted Part Lot Control By-law 41-24 for Delpark Homes Phase 1 lands (CR-2024-227)
• Passed By-law 42-24 appointing a Fire Chief (CR-2024-236)
• Approved capital project closures and reserve fund transfers (CR-2024-233)
• Received delegations on Avenu Properties MZO request (CR-2024-208)
• Referred invasive Phragmites management motion to staff (CR-2024-238)
• Adopted multiple committee and council meeting minutes
• Passed confirming by-law 43-24 (CR-2024-239)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog Council Information Index is an informational package, not a meeting. It shares correspondence received from other municipalities and regional bodies for council and public awareness. No decisions are being made at this time; items are for information only.

• Municipality of Tweed – Resolution re: Canada Community‑Building Funds administered by the AMO (Sept 10, 2024)
• Township of Hilliard – Support Resolution re: Sustainable Funding for Small Rural Municipalities (Sept 18, 2024)
• City of Kitchener – Support Resolution re: Renovictions – Safe and Adequate Housing (Sept 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Chamber Events and Updates (Sept 17, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community Events & Updates (Sept 20, 2024)

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The agenda for the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee meeting on 2024-09-17 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review a request for the township to endorse a Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) submitted by Avenu Properties for development on Castle Harbour Drive (lots 19 and 20, Concession 7). The agenda includes multiple delegations and correspondence from local residents, First Nations groups, and environmental organizations expressing support or opposition to the MZO. Additional items include a FAQ document from Avenu Properties about Project EQUUS and a report from the Planning Manager.

• Review of DEV-2024-029 request for township endorsement of MZO for Avenu Properties (Castle Harbour Drive)
• Delegations from Chief Kelly LaRocca, Scugog Lake Stewards, Environmental Defence, and others regarding the MZO request
• Correspondence from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, and private citizens on the MZO
• FAQ document submitted by Avenu Properties concerning Project EQUUS
• Report from Planning Manager Valerie Hendry

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee denied Avenu Properties' request for a Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) for a proposed development along the western edge of Lake Scugog, directing that the project proceed through the municipal planning process instead. A motion to defer the decision until November 18, 2024, was defeated. The committee received numerous delegations and correspondence both supporting and opposing the MZO request.

• Denied MZO request by Avenu Properties Corp. (Castle Harbour Drive) (carried)
• Defeated motion to defer MZO decision until November 18, 2024
• Received delegations from Chief Kelly LaRocca and Scugog Lake Stewards (carried)
• Received delegations from 16 residents and Environmental Defence (carried)
• Received delegations from Avenu Properties and consultants (carried)
• Received report DEV-2024-029 and presentation by SGL Planning (carried)
• Received 33 items of correspondence regarding the MZO request (carried)

Community Grants Committee

The Scugog Community Grants Committee will review grant applications from local groups, including the Port Perry Seniors Club, Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village, and the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. It will also consider submitted summaries for events such as the RCL Ladies Auxiliary Golf tournament, the Blackstock Minor Hockey League year‑end banquet, and a Spay and Neuter Day program. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Port Perry Seniors Club grant application
• Review of Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village grant application
• Review of Alzheimer Society of Durham Region grant application
• Review of RCL branch 419 Ladies Auxiliary Golf tournament summary
• Review of Blackstock Minor Hockey League year‑end banquet summary

The Community Grants Committee approved two grants: $500 to Port Perry Seniors Club for a spaghetti supper and $1,000 to Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village for a holiday event. It denied a $1,000 request from the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region because funds would go to wages and benefits, not the program. The committee also adopted prior minutes and received submitted summaries from three organizations.

• Approved $500 grant to Port Perry Seniors Club for spaghetti supper (carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village (carried)
• Denied $1,000 grant to Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (carried)
• Adopted June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received submitted summaries from RCL branch 419 Ladies Auxiliary, Blackstock Minor Hockey League, and Spay and Neuter Day (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 13, 2024 in Scugog, Ontario contains no detailed agenda items. The agenda consists only of generic placeholders and system-generated sections without substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Council Information Index

This is an informational session where the Township of Scugog reviews correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Correspondence from City of Quinte West regarding Municipal Elections Act
• Correspondence from Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan on OPP funding
• Correspondence from Township of McGarry on water testing fees
• Correspondence from Town of Smith Falls on health resolution campaign
• Correspondence from North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on additional dwelling units and a proposed development by Avenu Properties Corp. The committee will also discuss its 2025 budget and current housing priorities.

• Avenu Properties Corp proposed development
• Additional Dwelling Units update
• 2025 Housing Advisory Committee Budget
• Housing Committee Priorities update

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee approved a $3,000 budget request for 2025, including $750 for advertising and $2,250 for a housing symposium or education event. The committee also voted to ask Council to change its meetings from bi-monthly to monthly. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $3,000 budget request for 2025 (carried)
• Approved request to Council for monthly meetings (carried)
• Adopted May 9, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:51 pm (carried)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

The Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee approved a $3,000 operating budget request for 2025 and recommended adding $15,000 to the Public Works operating budget for invasive species mitigation. They also approved spending $1,500 on trees and shrubs for 2025 events. The committee endorsed a resolution to advocate to the Region and MTO to treat invasive Phragmites along roadways.

• Approved $3,000 operating budget request for 2025 (carried)
• Approved adding $15,000 to Public Works operating budget for invasive species mitigation (carried)
• Approved $1,500 for trees and shrubs for 2025 events (carried)
• Endorsed resolution to advocate to Region and MTO to treat Phragmites along roadways (carried)

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee will review the township's 2025 budget and the Community Improvement Program for downtown Port Perry. It will also receive a report on the 2024 Region of Durham Accessibility Awards and coordinate a Tri‑AAC meeting. The meeting includes routine items such as the election of a Vice‑Chair and adoption of previous minutes.

• Election of Vice‑Chair (Item 1.1)
• Report on 2024 Region of Durham Accessibility Awards (Item 6.1)
• Tri‑AAC meeting coordination (Item 8.1)
• Discussion of 2025 budget (Item 8.2)
• Review of downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Program (Item 8.3, Attachment 1_Downtown Port Perry CIP.pdf)

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee elected Gillian Daly as Vice-Chair and approved the February 14, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee also decided to host the 2025 Spring Tri-AAC meeting in early April and approved a proposed $2,000.00 operating budget request for 2025.

• Elected Gillian Daly as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Adopted February 14, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (Carried)
• Agreed to host the 2025 Spring Tri-AAC meeting with Uxbridge and Brock Townships in early April (Carried)
• Agreed to a proposed $2,000.00 amount for the 2025 operating budget request (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:57 pm (Carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a work‑plan and budget update, followed by reports from the museum, film & TV, cultural sign, town trolley loop and other subcommittees. It will also review a list of upcoming tourism events. No formal motions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Work Plan and Budget Update
• Museum and Culture Update – verbal report
• Museum Subcommittee Update
• Film & T.V. Subcommittee Update
• Town Trolley Loop Update

Council Education Session

This is an education and training session for Council and staff. The meeting is designed for learning and does not allow for the advancement of business or decision-making.

• Presentation on Minister Zoning Orders (MZO) by J. Mark Joblin of Loopstra Nixon LLP
• By-Law 39-24 to confirm the proceedings of the session

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will open with public comments and disclosures, then hear several presentations including the 2023 Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament proceeds distribution to youth initiative recipients, staff service awards, and updates on the Port Perry Employment Lands SSPS Class Environmental Assessment Study and water supply issues in Blackstock and on Shanly Street. A consent agenda will be considered, containing reports on the charity tournament distribution, the Blackstock Arena 2024‑2025 ice season, the 2024 Canada Day celebrations, the 2025 budget survey results, and the council request list for the 2025 budget. The meeting will conclude with any separate discussion items, new business and possible closed session.

• Presentation of the 2023 Proceeds from the 2023 Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament to Youth Initiative Recipients
• Delegation from Ainley Group on the Port Perry Employment Lands SSPS Class Environmental Assessment Study
• Delegation from Peter Barber regarding water supply issues in Blackstock
• Delegation from Stephen Wilcox regarding water issues at the condominium on Shanly Street
• Report on Blackstock Arena 2024‑2025 Ice Season (COMS-2024-011)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee met on September 9, 2024, and received several reports and presentations, including updates on the Fore Scugog Golf Tournament proceeds distribution, the Port Perry Employment Lands environmental assessment, and water supply issues in Blackstock and Shanly Street. All recommendations were to receive information or presentations, and no substantive policy decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 3:20 PM.

• Received Fore Scugog Golf Tournament proceeds distribution report (carried)
• Received Ainley Group presentation on Port Perry Employment Lands EA study (carried)
• Received Peter Barber delegation on Blackstock water supply issues (carried)
• Received Stephen Wilcox presentation on Shanly Street condominium water issues (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items including Blackstock Arena ice season and Canada Day report (carried)
• Received 2025 Budget Survey Results report (carried)
• Received Council Request List for 2025 Budget (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:20 PM (carried)

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for staff, council and the public. It includes items from the Township, Region of Durham, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and miscellaneous community updates. No decisions are made; the package is for informational purposes only.

• Tay Valley Township – Resolution on jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman (Aug 28 2024)
• Town of Plympton‑Wyoming – Support resolution for Canada Community‑Building Fund (Aug 30 2024)
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Request to recognize physician shortage across Ontario (Sept 4 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community events & updates (Aug 30 2024 & Sept 3 2024)
• Durham Catholic District School Board – September 2024 Back‑to‑School newsletter (Aug 30 2024)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will examine the tender results for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. It will also consider a fundraising brief for the same project. A by‑law to appoint a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors will be adopted, and a confirming by‑law will be passed. Items carried over from the prior closed session will also be addressed.

• Tender results for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (PWIS‑2024‑009)
• Fundraising brief for Lake Scugog Enhancement Project presented by Scugog Lake Stewards
• By‑law appointing a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors (By‑Law 37‑24)
• Confirming By‑law for the proceedings of this Special Council Meeting (By‑Law 38‑24)
• Matters carried forward from the previous closed session

Council voted not to award two contracts for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (Phase 3 Berm Construction and Phase 4 Dredging and Wetland Construction) due to pending agreements for permitting and access. Staff will report back when significant progress is made on those agreements. An amendment to investigate alternative solutions was withdrawn. Council also received a fundraising brief from the Scugog Lake Stewards and passed by-laws appointing a Chief Building Official and confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Contract S2024-13 (Phase 3 Berm Construction) not awarded
• Contract S2024-14 (Phase 4 Dredging and Wetland Construction) not awarded
• Staff directed to report on progress with agreements for permitting and access
• Amendment to investigate alternative solutions withdrawn
• Scugog Lake Stewards fundraising brief received for information
• By-Law 37-24 (appointment of Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors) passed
• By-Law 38-24 (confirming proceedings) passed

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage designations, grant requests, and permitting procedures. The body will also review the 2025 budget and a missing plaque at Palmer Park.

• Heritage grant request for 146 Queen Street
• Discussion of possible update to the sign by-law regarding ground signs
• Heritage Value Statement for Port Perry Fairgrounds
• Review of 2025 Budget
• Missing heritage plaque at Palmer Park

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved a $15,000 heritage grant request for foundation repair and stone replacement at 146 Queen Street, with the applicant (Guy Latreille) declaring a pecuniary interest and abstaining from discussion and voting. The committee also confirmed corrections to the Heritage Register for two properties on Old Scugog Road and agreed to request $5,000 for the 2025 operating budget for educational materials and heritage plaque maintenance. Additionally, staff approved the Port Perry United Church ground sign permit, and the committee discussed potential updates to the sign by-law and a possible heritage district designation.

• Approved $15,000 heritage grant for 146 Queen Street (carried)
• Confirmed Heritage Register corrections for 14261 and 14341 Old Scugog Road (carried)
• Agreed to request $5,000 for 2025 operating budget (carried)
• Adopted June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Staff approved Port Perry United Church ground sign permit
• Discussed sign by-law addendum for churches; research to be done
• Discussed potential heritage district designation; item on next agenda

Council Information Index

This is an informational session, not a meeting, where Council reviews correspondence from various municipalities and agencies. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Correspondence from Region of Durham, City of Pickering, and Township of Bracebridge
• Support resolutions from Bracebridge, Russell, and Fort Erie regarding physician shortages
• City of Brantford resolution on municipal codes of conduct
• Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation comments on Second Access Road
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Scugog Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two specific property applications. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the June 25 meeting.

• Application A/13/2024: D. Molyneaux, 750 High Point Road
• Application A/14/2024: S. Loucks on behalf of R. Hairsine, 29 Lakeside Beach Road

Council Information Index

This document is a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for the information of Council and the public. It is not a meeting, and no decisions were made.

• Township of Whitewater Region resolution regarding Mental Health and Addictions
• Township of Whitewater Region resolution regarding Ineligible Sources Recycling
• Town of Essex resolution declaring Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic
• Town of Grimsby resolution requesting provincial funding for public libraries and community museums
• Township of Baldwin resolution regarding radioactive material transport at Agnew Lake Trailings Management Area

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog released a Council Information Index on August 16, 2024. It is an electronic package of staff‑received correspondence for council and public information and does not constitute a council meeting. No decisions or votes are taken; items are listed for possible future agenda consideration.

• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – Resolution on AMO/OMA Joint Health Resolution Campaign (Aug 12, 2024)
• Township of Red Rock – Resolution on Catch and Release Justice (Aug 12, 2024)
• Municipality of West Nipissing – Support Resolution on Sustainable Infrastructure Funding (Aug 13, 2024)
• Township of Lake of Bays – Resolution requesting provincial recognition of physician shortage (Aug 13, 2024)
• City of Quinte West – Notice of Motion on the Canada Community‑Building Fund (Aug 15, 2024)

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package of correspondence and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains updates from other municipalities, provincial agencies, and local organizations for the information of Council and the public.

• Correspondence regarding the 2024 West Shore Village Evacuation Centre
• Town of Caledon resolution regarding provincial regulations for non-native wild animals
• Town of Caledon resolution regarding support for family doctors
• Township of Plympton-Wyoming resolution on underserviced cellular communication services
• Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan resolution urging the government to resume assessment cycle

Council Information Index

This document is a Council Information Index, which is an electronic package of correspondence for the information of Council and the public. It is not a meeting, and no decisions were made.

• Correspondence from Township of Pelee and Municipality of St. Charles regarding phasing out free water testing for private wells
• Support resolutions from Municipality of Wawa, Township of North Dundas, Township of Lucan Biddulph, Township of Limerick, and City of Toronto regarding physician shortages
• Support resolution from Municipality of Wawa regarding the cost of OPP for small rural municipalities
• Support resolution from Municipality of Wawa regarding lithium-ion battery importation and use regulations
• Registration for the 41st Annual Township of Uxbridge Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament

Council Information Index

The Township of Scugog is distributing an electronic Council Information Index that contains correspondence received from other municipalities, provincial and federal agencies, and local chambers of commerce. The CII is an information package, not a meeting, and no items are being decided at this time. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public may comment on items as delegations.

• County of Frontenac – request for provincial recognition of physician shortage (July 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – community events update (July 19, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – chamber events update (July 22, 2024)
• Municipal Engineers Association – correspondence on Ontario provincial standards (July 22, 2024)
• Region of Durham – correspondence (no further detail provided)

Council Information Index

The Council Information Index is an electronic package of staff‑received correspondence for council and public information; it does not constitute a meeting. Items include regional comments on an ERO posting to amend lands covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in the City of Pickering, a resolution from the Township of Larder Lake on a Social and Economic Prosperity Review, and updates from the North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Durham Region – Comments on ERO Posting #019-8707 to amend lands covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in the City of Pickering
• Township of Larder Lake – Resolution re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review (July 9, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Community Events & Updates (July 12, 2024)
• North Durham and Scugog Chamber of Commerce – Events & Updates (July 15, 2024)
• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation – In Touch Municipal and Stakeholder Newsletter June/July 2024

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information only and is not a formal meeting. It includes resolutions from other municipalities regarding healthcare, infrastructure, and water testing.

• Town of Petrolia resolution regarding family doctors
• Town of Kearney resolution regarding sustainable infrastructure
• Township of Emo resolutions regarding budget funding and fiscal framework
• Tay Valley Township resolution regarding Basic Income Guarantee
• Municipality of Central Manitoulin resolution regarding water testing

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will review printing quotes for event-based marketing materials and discuss 2024 tourist events from the Lake Scugog Historical Society. Members will also consider funding requests from the Scugog Kayak Club and the 2023 Scugog Shores Museum Annual Report.

• Printing quotes for Exit Survey QR Code posters from Big_World_Creative, Hometown_Printing, and PPPrint
• Funding requests from Scugog Kayak Club
• Scugog Shores Museum 2023 Annual Report
• Lake Scugog Historical Society 2024 tourist events presentation
• Update on Cultural Event Sign template

The Tourism Advisory Committee voted not to approve a funding request from the Scugog Kayak Club after members raised questions about the items being funded and the lack of a formal RFP process. The committee approved a working group to draft a policy for what events may appear on the new cultural sign, and agreed to keep an exit survey's questions high-level and hire Hometown Printing for posters and bill folds. It also approved adding a Lake Scugog Historical Society member to the Museum Working Group. The committee received an update that the cultural sign is expected to be installed by the end of July.

• Scugog Kayak Club funding request not approved
• Approved adding a Lake Scugog Historical Society member to the Museum Working Group (carried)
• Approved establishing a working group to draft a policy for events listed on the cultural sign (carried)
• Approved keeping exit survey questions high-level and retaining Hometown Printing for posters and bill folds (carried)
• Approved minutes of the May 9, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:32 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Scugog Special Council meeting includes discussions regarding the Greenbank Airport settlement and an update on a Mountjoy Road Allowance land purchase. The council will also address CAO recruitment and the appointment of an Acting CAO.

• Greenbank Airport settlement discussion
• Update on Mountjoy Road Allowance land purchase request
• Appointment of an Acting CAO
• CAO recruitment (CAO-2024-008)
• Confirming By-Law 36-24

Scugog council met in closed session and then in open session on July 11, 2024. Council appointed Ralph Walton as acting CAO until September 2024 and directed staff to proceed with recruiting a new CAO using an executive search firm through sole sourcing, with Council involved in interviews. Council also received direction from closed session on the Greenbank Airport settlement and a Mountjoy Road allowance land purchase, and passed two by-laws. No vote tallies were recorded; all resolutions carried.

• Appointed Ralph Walton as acting CAO until September 2024
• Directed staff to recruit a new CAO via sole-sourced executive search firm, with Council involved in interviews (Report CAO-2024-008 received)
• Provided direction to staff on the Greenbank Airport settlement (closed session)
• Provided direction to staff on the Mountjoy Road allowance land purchase update (closed session)
• Passed By-Law 35-24
• Passed By-Law 36-24 confirming the meeting proceedings
• Entered closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(f), (c), and (b)
• Adjourned at 7:17 PM

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and not a formal meeting of Council. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public.

• Durham Region 2025 Strategic Plan Community Engagement Summary
• City of Pickering resolutions regarding water testing services and an e-scooter pilot program
• Municipal resolutions regarding lithium-ion battery use and exotic animal regulations
• Provincial updates on the 'Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024'
• Correspondence regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for rural municipalities

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog will hold a special council meeting on July 2, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to be held predominantly in closed session to discuss a confidential matter regarding an identifiable individual. The agenda also includes the consideration of Confirming By-Law 33-24.

• Closed session discussion regarding a confidential matter about an identifiable individual
• Consideration of Confirming By-Law 33-24

Scugog Council held a special meeting on July 2, 2024, that was almost entirely procedural. Council moved into closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001. After rising from closed session, Mayor Wilma Wotten advised that direction was provided to staff on that confidential matter. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:02 PM.

• Entered closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees (Carried)
• Rose from closed session at 5:02 PM (Carried)
• Direction provided to staff on one confidential matter regarding an identifiable individual (no details recorded)
• Passed By-Law 33-24 confirming the proceedings of the special meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:02 PM (Carried)

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for public information and is not a meeting. It contains communications received by staff from residents, regional bodies, and other municipalities.

• Resident correspondence regarding Avenu Properties proposed development
• Durham Region Blue Bin program effective July 1, 2024
• Township of Brock resolution regarding non-native animals
• New Tecumseth resolution regarding private well water testing
• North Glengarry support resolution for rural infrastructure funding

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will be held predominantly in a closed session. The agenda includes an interim performance review of the CAO regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual. The council will also consider a confirming by-law.

• CAO Interim Performance Review
• Confirming By-Law - 31-23

Council convened a special meeting on June 27, 2024, to hold a closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual under the Municipal Act. Upon rising from the closed session, the Mayor advised that staff received direction on the CAO Interim Performance Review. Council also passed the confirming by-law and adjourned.

• Entered into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (CR-2024-182)
• Provided direction to staff regarding the CAO Interim Performance Review
• Passed Confirming By-Law 31-24 (CR-2024-184)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:59 AM (CR-2024-185)

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment will meet on June 25, 2024, to review several land use applications. These items include requests for various adjustments at properties on King Street, Vanedward Drive, Simcoe Street, Queen Street, and Head Road.

• Application for 1261 King Street, Manchester
• Applications for 50 and 60 Vanedward Drive
• Application for 15829 Simcoe Street
• Application for 320 Queen Street
• Application for 2405 Head Road

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments for 19350 Island Road and property developments at Castle Harbour Drive. Council will also consider a contract award for the Palmer Park washroom building, landscape, and splash pad project. Additionally, staff will present the 2023 financial audit and updates on the Tourism Relief Fund.

• Contract award for Palmer Park washroom building, landscape and splash pad
• Zoning amendment for 19350 Island Road (By-law 28-24)
• Removal of Part Lot Control for Lot 34, Plan 40M-2764
• Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (By-law 26-24)
• 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

The Township of Scugog Council approved the 2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements, awarded a contract for the Palmer Park washroom, landscape, and splash pad renovations to Powcon Inc. for $799,8756.00, and referred a resolution regarding an MZO request for Avenu Properties Corp. to planning staff. Council also made committee appointments, approved the 2023 operating surplus allocations, and passed several by-laws.

• Accepted committee resignations and made appointments to the SADIE Advisory Committee and Community Grants Committee (CR-2024-147)
• Approved the 2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements (CR-2024-149)
• Referred the Avenu Properties Corp. MZO request resolution to planning and development staff to report back in September (CR-2024-154)
• Awarded the Palmer Park Washroom Building, Landscape and Splash Pad contract to Powcon Inc. in the amount of $799,8756.00 plus additional funding allocations (CR-2024-169)
• Approved 2023 operating surplus transfers including $1,000,000 to the Municipal Projects Reserve and other reserve allocations (CR-2024-178)
• Enacted Part Lot Control By-law 25-24 for Lot 34, Plan 40M-2764 (CR-2024-171)
• Enacted By-law 26-24 appointing municipal law enforcement officers (CR-2024-172)
• Enacted By-laws 28-24 and 29-24 amending Zoning By-law 14-14 (CR-2024-174, CR-2024-175)

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information; it is not a meeting. The document contains resolutions from other municipalities regarding policing, infrastructure, and justice reform. It also includes community updates from the Chamber of Commerce and school board highlights.

• Municipality of Tweed resolution on OPP and rural funding
• Municipality of West Nipising resolution on Champlain Bridge replacement
• Northumberland County resolutions on justice reform and infrastructure
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates
• AMO cybersecurity education for councillors

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The provided document for the Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee lacks specific agenda items. The text consists entirely of software interface elements and placeholder headers.

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee is reviewing several grant applications and summaries for various local initiatives. These include requests from the Port Perry Legion, Rotary Club of Port Perry, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham. The committee will also adopt minutes from the March 18, 2024, meeting.

• Review of Canada Day Luncheon application (Port Perry Legion Branch 419)
• Review of annual Caesarea Regatta application (Lake Scugog Regatta Association)
• Review of Port Perry Pedals cycling event application (Rotary Club of Port Perry)
• Review of Scugog's Kids Clothing and Toy Sale summary (Big Brothers Big Sisters)
• Adoption of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The committee will review zoning by-law amendment applications for 16051 Marsh Hill Road and 10955 Old Simcoe Rd. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Scugog Business Program Action Plan and an update on 2024 Canada Day celebrations.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z/01/2024) for 16051 Marsh Hill Road
• Report Z-02-2024 regarding 10955 Old Simcoe Rd
• Scugog Business Program Action Plan presentation
• 2024 Canada Day Celebrations update
• Asset Management Plan Update

The committee approved zoning by-law amendments for 19350 Island Road and 10955 Old Simcoe Road, subject to specific environmental and access conditions. They also authorized up to $30,000 from the Municipal Projects Reserve to update the Asset Management Plan and waived criminal background checks for Canada Day vendors. A separate zoning application for 16051 Marsh Hill Road was received but deferred for further staff recommendation.

• Approved zoning amendment for 19350 Island Road (Birchwood Luxury Camping) with road widening deferral
• Approved zoning amendment for 10955 Old Simcoe Road subject to tree protection and access conditions
• Authorized up to $30,000 from Municipal Projects Reserve for Asset Management Plan update
• Waived criminal background check requirement for 2024 Canada Day vendors
• Received staff report on 16051 Marsh Hill Road zoning application; staff to report back later
• Received draft Scugog Business Program Action Plan; final report due September 16, 2024

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence and is not a meeting. It contains communications from various municipalities regarding topics such as well water testing, infrastructure funding, and public health.

• Resolutions regarding free well water testing in Ontario
• Support resolutions for national fire fighting strategy and public health labs
• Correspondence on sustainable infrastructure funding for rural municipalities
• Municipality of Tweed resolution regarding non-native animals
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community updates

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The provided agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are documented in this text.

The committee approved a motion to collaborate with staff to review and update the approved tree planting list for Township properties. Members also discussed the Lake Scugog monitoring plan and received updates on waste management transitions.

• Adopted March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to review and update approved tree planting list for Township properties

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and boilerplate. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Council Information Index

This document is an electronic information package and does not constitute a formal meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council and the public. The items consist of various updates and resolutions from other municipalities and agencies.

• City of Oshawa report on Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024)
• City of Pickering resolution regarding natural gas for rural communities
• Township of Pelee letter regarding water and wastewater affordability
• Municipality of Callander resolution regarding the assessment cycle
• Town of The Blue Mountains resolution regarding ride-sharing services

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The document for the Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on June 7, 2024, consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided record.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and boilerplate information. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are recorded for the June 6, 2024, Tourism Advisory Committee meeting.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will review a heritage sign permit application for Port Perry United Church and a heritage value statement for 1572 King Street. The meeting also includes updates on heritage grants and Bill 23.

• Port Perry United Church heritage sign permit application
• Heritage Value Statement for 1572 King Street
• Updates on Heritage Grant Matters
• Discussion of Bill 23 and CIP Grant

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved the draft design and a $1,900 plus HST quote from Sensational Signs for the George Emmerson heritage plaque, with the cost allocated to the 2024 committee operating budget. The committee adopted its May 7, 2024 minutes and approved draft correspondence related to Bill 23 and CIP grants. It also advised Port Perry United Church on its proposed exterior signage and agreed to consider a demolition control by-law like Hamilton's for future discussion. Several items, including the Old Mill awning replacement and heritage value statements, were left pending further work.

• Approved draft design and $1,900 + HST quote from Sensational Signs for George Emmerson plaque, funded from 2024 committee operating budget (Carried)
• Adopted May 7, 2024 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes as circulated (Carried)
• Approved Bill 23 and CIP grant correspondence letters in draft form
• Agreed to consider a demolition control by-law for Scugog in future
• Advised Port Perry United Church to keep current sign location, consider a larger sign, and apply for a sign variance
• Directed staff to review Herrington's awning compliance and report back at next meeting
• Old Mill awning replacement deferred until structural assessment is completed
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review several consent agenda reports, including a 2025 budget schedule, reserve fund adjustments, and a contract award for inspection services. Staff will also present updates on the 2024 wage review and the Ministry’s draft decision regarding the new Regional Official Plan. The committee will hear public presentations on regional conditions, local healthcare status, and a proposed settlement area boundary expansion.

• Review of the 2024 wage adjustment report (CAO-2024-006)
• Discussion of the Ministry’s draft decision on the new Regional Official Plan (DEV-2024-018)
• Approval of reserve fund closing for 2023 and opening for 2024 (FIN-2024-020)
• Adoption of the 2025 municipal budget schedule (FIN-2024-021)
• Award of a contract administration and inspection agreement (PWIS-2024-007)

The Committee recommended supporting the Port Perry West Landowners Group's request to expand the urban boundary. Other actions included approving a water street rehabilitation contract and initiating a wage review process.

• Supported Port Perry Urban Boundary expansion to Hamlet of Manchester (Recorded Vote: 5-1)
• Approved $114,846.14 contract to Chisholm, Fleming and Associates for Water Street Rehabilitation
• Directed CAO to issue Request For Quotation for non-union and union employee wage review
• Endorsed the proposed 2025 Budget Timetable
• Received 'State of the Region' presentation from Regional Chair John Henry
• Received Lakeridge Health healthcare update presentation

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog is holding a special council meeting on June 3, 2024. The meeting will be held predominantly in closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual or municipal employees.

• Closed session discussion regarding an identifiable individual
• Consideration of Confirming By-Law - 24-24

Council met in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual and municipal employees. Mayor Wotten stated that direction was provided to staff during this session. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Entered closed session to discuss personal matters (Carried)
• Rose from closed session at 5:22 PM (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 24-24 confirming meeting proceedings (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public's information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham information report on monitoring of growth trends (2024-INFO-38)
• Clarington resolution re: proposal to increase Durham York Energy Centre throughput to 160,000 tonnes per year
• Clarington resolution re: revised draft Provincial Planning Statement 2024
• Clarington resolution re: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act 2024 (Bill 185)
• Multiple resolutions from other municipalities re: sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications: a revised staff report for a minor variance at 22451 Simcoe Street (A/03/2024) and a new application at 12 Coulcliff Boulevard (A/05/2024). The meeting also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and public comments.

• A/03/2024 (Reserved) - 22451 Simcoe Street, applicant Twelve Stone Group
• A/05/2024 - 12 Coulcliff Boulevard, applicant M. Taylor
• Adoption of April 30, 2024 minutes
• Public comments accepted via email or in person

Council Meeting

The Township of Scugog Council is meeting to hear presentations from Durham Regional Police on community policing and 2023 statistics, plus a delegation on Greenbank Hall renovation. Council will also consider reports on telecommunication towers, the 2023 annual leasing report, and a family physician recruitment MOU, along with routine minutes and by-laws.

• Presentation from Durham Regional Police Service Board on community policing
• Presentation by Durham Regional Police on 2023 year-end policing statistics in Scugog
• Delegation regarding Greenbank Hall renovation by Larry Doble
• Report DEV-2024-017 on status of telecommunication towers proposed by Shared Towers
• Report FIN-2024-019 on Family Physician Recruitment Program MOU

Council rejected three proposed telecommunication towers and approved $2,500 for an accessible washroom renovation at Greenbank Hall. The board also authorized participation in a regional Family Physician Recruitment Program.

• Issued letters of non-concurrence for telecom towers at 225 Platten Blvd, 23400 Simcoe St, and 19500 Highway 12
• Approved $2,500 from Building and Facilities Reserve Fund for Greenbank Hall accessible washroom renovation
• Authorized partnership and MOU signing for the Family Physician Recruitment Program
• Amended By-law 15-04 to include grass cutting exemption criteria for boulevards on Old Simcoe Road
• Passed By-law 21-24 repealing appointments for two Municipal Law Enforcement and Property Standards Officers
• Passed By-law 22-24 amending regulations for draining, cleaning, and clearing of lands

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff, including a notice about proposed telecommunication towers, regional updates, and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice re: proposed telecommunication towers by Shared Tower, May 21, 2024
• Region of Durham info report on York Region Sewage Works Project progress, May 17, 2024
• Town of Ajax resolution calling on province to honor $4-million housing commitment, May 23, 2024
• Lanark Highlands support resolution to amend Blue Box regulation, May 21, 2024
• Lucan Biddulph resolution on phasing out free water well testing per 2023 Auditor General's report

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes notices from the Region of Durham about bridge replacements and road rehabilitation, plus support resolutions from other municipalities on topics like exotic animal restrictions, water testing, and infrastructure funding. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham construction notice for Nonquon and Smith Bridge Replacements in Scugog and Uxbridge
• Region of Durham notice for Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) road rehabilitation
• Support resolutions from multiple municipalities to restrict keeping non-native (exotic) wild animals
• Support resolutions regarding free private drinking water testing
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing bulletin on affordable residential units for Development Charges Act

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is holding public meetings on two zoning by-law amendment applications: one for Birchwood Luxury Camping at 19350 Island Road and another for a draft plan of subdivision east of Simcoe Street, north of Bank Road. The committee will also hear delegations about Water Street refurbishment and a proposed Ministry Zoning Order from Fourteen Estates. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, disclosures, and closed session items.

• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z/06/2023, Thorstone Consulting, 19350 Island Road (Birchwood Luxury Camping)
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z/05/2023 and Draft Plan of Subdivision S-S-2023-01, Twelve Stone Group, east of Simcoe St, north of Bank Rd
• Delegation: Guy Latreille regarding Water Street refurbishment
• Delegation: Richard Rondeau, Fourteen Estates Ltd, regarding proposed Ministry Zoning Order
• Reports DEV-2024-015 and DEV-2024-016 on the two applications

The committee decided to reaffirm the expansion of the Caesarea Hamlet Boundary to allow for housing and directed staff to determine a strategy for this inclusion. Two zoning and subdivision applications were received as information reports and referred back to staff for future recommendations.

• Directed staff and legal counsel to determine a strategy to expand the Caesarea Hamlet Boundary to include Fourteen Estates property (4-1)
• Reaffirmed previous decision to expand Caesarea Hamlet Boundary to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Region (4-1)
• Received information report for Birchwood Luxury Camping zoning application and requested staff report back to Council with a recommendation
• Received information report for Twelve Stone Group zoning and subdivision application and requested staff report back to Council with a recommendation
• Received delegation from Guy Latreille regarding Water Street refurbishment

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information. Items include resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as Bill 185, Ontario Works and ODSP rates, Blue Box regulation, sustainable infrastructure funding, Lake Simcoe phosphorus pollution, and more. No decisions are being made at this time.

• City of Oshawa comments on Bill 185 and proposed Provincial Planning Statement
• Township of Manitouwadge resolution to review OW and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Township of North Glengarry request to amend Blue Box regulation for 'ineligible' sources
• County of Hastings resolution on sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
• Town of East Gwillimbury submission on Lake Simcoe phosphorus pollution

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the Durham Tourism Strategic Action Plan, the Scugog Kayak Club, and the Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association. They will also review minutes, reports, a work plan, and a request for a letter of support for an Inclusive Community Grant.

• Presentation: Durham Tourism Strategic Action Plan (draft) by Jacquie Severs, Region of Durham
• Presentation: Scugog Kayak Club by Ivo Finotti
• Presentation: Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association by Penny Waller and Ivo Finotti
• Request for letter of support for Inclusive Community Grant (correspondence from SSM)
• Adoption of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes

The Committee approved funding for a visitor data QR code survey and a letter of support for museum accessibility grants. It also authorized a small expenditure for Town Trolley advertising and scheduled a funding review for the Scugog Kayak Club.

• Approved production of QR code and Environics data collection up to $565+HST
• Approved letter of support for Scugog Shores Museum Village Inclusive Community Grant
• Approved securing Town Trolley sign space if cost is under $250
• Approved amending April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended members use Destination Ontario's content intake form if no cost
• Tabled Scugog Kayak Club funding request to June meeting

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss housing-related matters, including a presentation on additional dwelling units by the Director of Development Services and an update on Avenu's stakeholders meeting. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or information.

• Presentation on Additional Dwelling Units by Director of Development Services
• Update on Avenu's Stakeholders Meeting
• Adoption of 2024-02-01 Housing Advisory Committee Minutes

The Housing Advisory Committee adopted its February 1, 2024 minutes and received a presentation from MHBC Planning on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for additional dwelling units (ADUs). The committee voted to prepare a formal response to the report and send it with the minutes for staff and Council's consideration. Members also reviewed their work plan priorities and agreed to invite the Avenu's project developer and planner to a future meeting, with the item placed on the September agenda. The next meeting is September 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

• Adopted February 1, 2024 committee minutes as circulated (Carried)
• Approved preparing a formal response to the ADU report and sending it with the minutes to staff and Council (Carried)
• Agreed to invite the Avenu's project developer, planner and others to present to the committee; item placed on September agenda
• Reviewed work plan priorities including a symposium, policy review, information sheets/FAQ, homelessness awareness, and a user-friendly guide
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:02 pm (Carried)

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on May 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters including a presentation on 1572 King Street in Prince Albert, updates on Bill 23 and the CIP grant, heritage grants, heritage signs, and the reconstruction of Water and Queen Street. The agenda is largely routine with reports and updates rather than major decisions.

• Presentation by Donna Horton on 1572 King Street, Prince Albert
• Update on Bill 23 and CIP Grant information session next steps
• Heritage grant matter for 179-191 Queen Street (Panorama)
• Update on heritage signs
• Discussion of Water and Queen Street reconstruction

The Heritage Advisory Committee adopted its April 9, 2024 minutes and voted to request that Council consider a heritage designation for 1572 King Street, Prince Albert under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with staff to begin the next steps if approved. The committee also agreed to form a working group on follow-up communication about heritage designation and told an applicant for a heritage grant at 179-191 Queen Street that the intended quote did not meet the program criteria at this time. A heritage signs update was deferred to the June agenda, and the committee noted it will join the SADIE committee at the May 13 PCA meeting to raise concerns about the reconstruction of Water and Queen Street.

• Adopted the April 9, 2024 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes as circulated (carried)
• Requested Council consider designating 1572 King Street, Prince Albert under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with staff to initiate next steps if approved (carried)
• Agreed to assemble a working group to compose follow-up communication for those who attended or requested more information on heritage designation
• Advised the 179-191 Queen Street (Panorama) heritage grant applicant that the intended quote did not meet the grant program criteria at this time; applicant to rework the application
• Deferred the heritage signs update to the June agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:09 pm (carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear a delegation from Oak Ridges Hospice about the 2024 Hike for Hospice and receive the 2023 Library Annual Report. The consent agenda includes several 2023 financial reports: building permit fees, Canada Community Building Fund, parkland and development charges reserve funds, plus operating results and capital closing reports as of March 31, 2024. A petition from High Point Road residents about dogs is also on the agenda.

• Delegation from Oak Ridges Hospice on 2024 Hike for Hospice
• Library Annual Report 2023 presented by CEO Amy Caughlin
• Building Permit Fees Annual Report for 2023 (FIN-2023-010)
• Canada Community Building Fund 2023 Annual Report (FIN-2024-012)
• High Point Road residents' petition about dogs

The committee approved the closure of several capital projects, including transferring $34,314.70 and $3,812.75 from reserve funds to cover budget overruns on a development charges study. They also received a petition from High Point Road residents regarding dog concerns and referred the matter to staff for a report. Several annual financial and operational reports were received for information.

• Approved closure of capital projects listed in Attachment 1
• Approved transfer of $34,314.70 from Development Charges Reserve to cover budget overrun
• Approved transfer of $3,812.75 from Municipal Project Reserve to cover budget overrun
• Referred High Point Road dog petition to staff for expedited report
• Received Library Annual Report 2023 for information
• Received Building Permit Fees Annual Report 2023
• Received Canada Community Building Fund 2023 Annual Report
• Received Parkland Reserve Fund 2023 Statement and ordered website posting

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Township of Scugog's Economic Development Advisory Committee (listed as Tourism Advisory Committee in the agenda) meets May 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry. The committee will hear a presentation from the Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association, receive updates on the Scugog Business Program and the Red Wagon (Welcome Wagon) Subcommittee, and discuss accessibility on Water Street related to the rehabilitation project. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association (Penny Waller and Ivo Finotti)
• Scugog Business Program update by Glen Macfarlane, Rural Economic Development Specialist, Invest Durham, Region of Durham
• Red Wagon Subcommittee update with Welcome Wagon Update Doc May 3 24.pdf attachment
• Water Street Rehabilitation - Accessibility on Water Street discussion led by Brett Puckrin
• Adoption of minutes from March 1, 2024 EDAC meeting

The Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended that the Water Street rehabilitation planned for later in 2024 be postponed or redesigned to address accessibility concerns raised by commercial tenants and property owners. The committee also heard a presentation from the Port Perry Bed and Breakfast Association, received updates on the Scugog Business Program and Red Wagon Subcommittee, and discussed possibly amalgamating the Scugog and Uxbridge EDACs and the Brock Board of Trade into a North Durham EDAC beginning the next term of Council. The March 1, 2024 minutes were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 10:57 a.m.

• Recommended postponing or redesigning Water Street rehabilitation to address accessibility concerns (Carried)
• Approved minutes of the March 1, 2024 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information, including notices about bridge replacements and road closures in Scugog and Uxbridge, and various items from other municipalities and organizations. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Durham Region public notice of construction for Nonquon and Smith Bridge replacements in Scugog and Uxbridge
• Durham Region notice of upcoming road closures on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
• Town of Whitby notice of special meeting on May 29, 2024 re: Official Plan Review
• Town of South Bruce Peninsula resolutions re: Blue Box Producer Responsibility and Cemetery Management
• Watson & Associates assessment of Bill 134 - Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The committee will hear application A/03/2024 for 22451 Simcoe Street and A/04/2024 for 15128 Old Simcoe Road, along with routine procedural items like minutes adoption and disclosures.

• A/03/2024 - S. Meyer (Twelve Stone Group), 22451 Simcoe Street
• A/04/2024 - M. Berube, 15128 Old Simcoe Road
• Adoption of minutes from March 26 meeting

Council Meeting

Scugog Council is meeting to consider several financial by-laws, including the 2024 final tax levy, a new development charges by-law, and a planning fees by-law. They will also hear a presentation on the Integrity Commissioner's annual report and consider amendments to the fire department by-law. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss midterm library board appointments.

• 2024 Final Tax Levy and By-Law (FIN-2024-011)
• 2024 Development Charges By-Law (FIN-2024-018)
• Planning Fees By-Law (17-24)
• Amendment to Fire Department By-Law 29-19 (FIRE-2024-002)
• Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report presentation

The Township of Scugog Council approved the 2024 Final Tax Levy By-Law and the 2024 Development Charges By-Law. They also appointed two new members to the Scugog Memorial Library Board and amended the Fire Department by-law to define the Duty Captain role. Several committee minutes were adopted, including a heritage grant approval for a property on Perry Street.

• Approved 2024 Final Tax Levy By-Law (15-24)
• Approved 2024 Development Charges By-Law (16-24)
• Appointed Jordan Donald and Navjeet Sidhu to Scugog Memorial Library Board
• Amended Fire Department By-Law 29-19 to define Duty Captain role
• Approved Planning Fees By-Law (17-24)
• Approved Building Code Administration By-Law (18-24)
• Approved $4,061.82 Heritage Grant for 176 Perry Street door replacement
• Received Integrity Commissioner’s Annual Report

Council Information Index

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

• Durham Region 2024 Annual Climate Change Progress Report
• Durham Region response to GO Transit Station Funding Act regulation proposal
• Premier Doug Ford correspondence re: Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of passage of Education Development Charges By-laws for DDSB and DCDSB
• Resolutions from other municipalities on AODA, ODSP rates, and exotic animal regulations

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains items from other municipalities, including support resolutions on topics like firefighting strategy, cemetery operations, and water rates, plus correspondence from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and the Durham Regional Police Service Board. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• City of Pickering notice of special council meeting re: Official Plan Review, May 27, 2024
• Support resolutions from Municipality of St. Charles on firefighting strategy, conservation officer reclassification, and carbon tax
• Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolutions on natural gas access and tile drain loan limit increase
• Loyalist Township support resolution on affordability of water and wastewater rates
• Durham Regional Police Service Board community policing report, April 2024

Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on Kawartha Conservation's new Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan (LSEMP) and receive updates on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project, working group initiatives, and agency reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Presentation: Kawartha Conservation's new Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan (LSEMP)
• Update: Lake Scugog Enhancement Project from Kawartha Conservation Authority, Fundraising Cte. - Scugog Lake Stewards, and Scugog Township
• Reports: Communications and Education Working Group and Stewardship Working Group minutes
• Agency updates from Township of Scugog Regional Councillor, KCA, SLS, Parks Canada, MNRF, MSIFN, Durham Region Works, MP and MPP offices
• Discussion: Committee membership

The Healthy Lake Scugog Steering Committee elected Bobbie Drew as Chair and Rob Messervey as Vice Chair for 2024. The committee accepted the resignation of two members and directed staff to begin recruitment for a replacement resident representative. Members received updates on the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan and ongoing enhancement projects, including tendering for Phase III and IV construction.

• Elected Bobbie Drew as Chair for 2024
• Elected Rob Messervey as Vice Chair for 2024
• Adopted minutes from November 2, 2023 meeting
• Received Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan presentation for information
• Accepted resignation of Charles Shearer and Barbara Karthein
• Directed Clerk to recruit replacement for vacant Scugog Resident seat
• Received agency updates for information
• Adjourned meeting

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act. The only listed business is one confidential matter regarding an identifiable individual, followed by a confirming by-law. No public decisions or discussions are on the open agenda.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees
• One confidential matter regarding an identifiable individual
• Confirming By-Law 13-24 for the special council meeting

The Scugog Council held a special meeting that included a closed session to discuss confidential personal matters regarding an identifiable individual. No motions were made during the closed session. The Council then confirmed the by-law for the meeting's proceedings and adjourned.

• Entered closed session to discuss confidential personal matters (Carried)
• Rise from closed session approved (Carried)
• By-Law 13-24 confirming meeting proceedings passed (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned (Carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to building permit fees and planning application fees, following a user fee review. Two public meetings are scheduled for the fee proposals, and the committee will also hear a presentation from the Scugog Lake Stewards on their new strategic plan. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, disclosures, and closed session.

• Public Meeting - 2024 Fee Review - Proposed Building Permit Fees
• Public Meeting - Development Charges
• DEV-2024-012 - Proposed New Building By-Law and Fees
• DEV-2024-013 - 2024 User Fee Review - Proposed Revisions to Planning Application Fees
• Presentation by The Scugog Lake Stewards on their New Strategic Plan

The committee adopted a new draft Building By-law and approved the initiation of the planning phase for a new animal shelter. It also received reports on development charges and planning application fees to be presented to Council.

• Adopted draft Building By-law and forwarded to Council for approval
• Repealed Building By-law 45-18 effective midnight June 30, 2024
• Set new building fees to take effect July 1, 2024
• Approved initiation of planning phase for a new animal shelter
• Approved hiring of a project manager for the animal shelter project
• Directed staff to report back on process, scope, and cost for animal shelter at 5500 Lakeridge Road
• Received Development Charges Background Study and By-law for future Council approval
• Received Planning Fees Study and By-law for future Council approval

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is predominantly closed to the public, with the main item being continued consideration of a confidential report on the proposed organizational structure of the township, related to the final SDOR recommendations. The meeting also includes routine items such as a moment of silence, land acknowledgment, disclosure of interests, and a confirming by-law.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Continued consideration of Confidential Report CONF-2024-008 on proposed organizational structure
• Presentation by Chief Administration Officer Kenneth Nix
• Confirming By-Law 14-24

Scugog Council held a special meeting on April 15, 2024, most of which was a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations related to the proposed Organizational Review portion of the final (SDOR) recommendations. Council rose from closed session at 5:08 PM, and Mayor Wotten advised that direction was provided to staff. No substantive decisions were made in open session beyond procedural resolutions and confirming By-Law 14-24.

• Entered closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations (CR-2024-084, carried)
• Rose from closed session at 5:08 PM (CR-2024-085, carried)
• Provided direction to staff following closed session (no details recorded)
• Passed By-Law 14-24 confirming the proceedings (CR-2024-086, carried)
• Adjourned at 5:10 PM (CR-2024-087, carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and the public, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics like the Ontario Heritage Act, Blue Box regulations, and social programs, plus news releases and updates. No decisions are made at this stage; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested.

• Township of Horton resolution on Ontario's Social and Economic Prosperity Review (April 2, 2024)
• City of Kitchener and Richmond Hill resolutions on the Ontario Heritage Act (April 5 and 10, 2024)
• Town of Cobourg and Prince Edward County resolutions requesting amendments to Blue Box regulations (April 8 and 11, 2024)
• Town of Goderich resolutions on municipal code of conduct, OW/ODSP rates, and well water testing (April 10, 2024)
• City of Sault Ste. Marie resolution on intimate partner violence and coercive control (April 11, 2024)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee discussed tourism promotion, heard from two presenters, and approved recommendations on a cultural sign and the stalled wayfinding signage project. Members voted to send two members to Council in May to request the wayfinding project be outsourced to a consultant so it can be completed in 2024. The committee also approved dedicating part of a cultural sign at 200 Queen Street to tourism events.

• Approved delegation to Council to outsource wayfinding signage project to a consultant for 2024 completion
• Approved dedicating bottom 48" x 72" of cultural sign at 200 Queen Street to tourism events, with seasonal vinyl updates
• Heard Scugog Council for the Arts report: 9,500 visitors spending $47k in 2022; 9,300 visitors spending $45k in 2023 at gallery shop
• Heard Rural Route Tour Co. presentation: tours since fall 2023, ~100 guests, partners earn $500-750 per tour, guests spend $400-650
• Noted Township blacklisted in film industry; staff working to mend relationships for potential TV series

The Tourism Advisory Committee recommended a specific design for a cultural listing sign at 200 Queen Street. Members also voted to ask Council to hire a consultant for the stalled wayfinding signage project to ensure completion in 2024.

• Approved minutes of the March 7, 2024 meeting
• Recommended dedicating the bottom 48" x 72" of the 200 Queen Street cultural sign to tourism events
• Recommended the 200 Queen Street sign be split into a static top half for Scugogtourism.ca and a seasonal bottom half
• Approved a delegation to Council in May to request outsourcing the wayfinding project to a consultant

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage grant requests for properties at 175 Perry Street and Panorama, along with updates on the Old Town Hall Clock, Bill 23 and CIP Grant information session, and heritage permit matters. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence.

• Heritage grant request for 175 Perry Street (Piano Cafe)
• Heritage grant request for Panorama property
• Update on Old Town Hall Clock
• Update on Bill 23 and CIP Grant information session (May 1st)
• Heritage permit matters discussion

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved a 2024 Heritage Grant application for 176 Perry Street to replace an existing door, frame and side lite with a more sympathetic door using modern materials, and asked Council to approve $4,061.82. Committee member Dan Stone disclosed a pecuniary interest as the property owner and did not discuss or vote on the item. The committee also approved a Bike for Health banner at the northeast corner of Queen Street and Perry Street until June 2nd, and deferred a Panorama grant request until an official application is submitted.

• Approved Heritage Grant application for 176 Perry Street (door, frame, side lite replacement); asks Council to approve $4,061.82 (Carried)
• Approved Bike for Health banner at northeast corner of Queen Street and Perry Street, to be removed after the June 2nd event (Carried)
• Deferred Panorama grant request until an official grant application is submitted
• Adopted March 5, 2024 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes as circulated (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:26 pm (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to hear presentations from Durham Regional Police on 2023 policing statistics and from the Port Perry Farmers Market about the 2024 season. The committee will also consider consent agenda items including a Scugog Float Flyers memorandum of understanding renewal and a Port Perry Farmers Market land use agreement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a vacancy and appointment to the Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee.

• Presentation by Durham Regional Police Services on 2023 Year End Report and policing statistics
• Delegation from Port Perry Farmers Market regarding 2024 season
• COMS-2024-006: Scugog Float Flyers Memorandum of Understanding Renewal 2024
• PWIS-2024-006: Port Perry Farmers Market Land Use Agreement 2024
• Closed session: CONF-2024-009 Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee vacancy and appointment

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved a land use agreement letting the Port Perry Farmers Market use municipal property, with the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign it. An amendment changed the original plan to charge a flat $500 per season for hydro, so the fees are waived for the 2024 season. The committee also appointed Lee Hays to the Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee and renewed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Scugog Float Flyers Club. A Durham Regional Police presentation on 2023 policing statistics was deferred to a later April meeting due to scheduling conflicts.

• Approved Port Perry Farmers Market land use agreement; Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign
• Amended hydro fee from $500 per season to waived for the 2024 season
• Appointed Lee Hays to Scugog Economic Development Advisory Committee for remainder of 2022-2026 term
• Accepted resignation of Brad MacIsaac from the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Approved renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with Scugog Float Flyers Club; Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign
• Received delegation from Port Perry Farmers Market on the 2024 season
• Deferred Durham Regional Police 2023 Year End Report and policing statistics presentation to a later April meeting

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting. It lists correspondence received by staff for Council and the public, including items from Durham Region, other municipalities, and community groups. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Durham Region notice of night work for Port Perry water distribution system cleaning in May 2024
• City of Oshawa correspondence on city-initiated amendments
• City of Pickering resolution to initiate its Official Plan review
• Clarington resolution requesting the province to permanently remove tolls on Highway 407 in Durham Region
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community events and updates

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is held predominantly in closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations regarding the proposed Organizational Review portion of the final SDOR recommendations. Council will receive a confidential presentation from Blackline Consulting and a confidential report from the Chief Administration Officer, then rise from closed session to consider any matters arising.

• Closed session discussion of organizational structure with Blackline Consulting
• Confidential report CONF-2024-008 on proposed organizational structure
• Confirming by-law 12-24 to be considered

Council met in a closed session to review a presentation and report from Blackline Consulting regarding the Township's organizational structure. No direction was provided to staff following the session. A secondary closed special meeting was scheduled for April 15, 2024.

• Entered closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations (Carried)
• Rose from closed session at 5:50 PM (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 12-24 confirming the proceedings of the April 2 meeting (Carried)

Council Information Index

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

• Region of Durham 2023 Annual Business Count (Employment Survey) report
• Regional Budget By-laws passed by Regional Council on March 27, 2024
• Correspondence from Town of Whitby to Premier Ford on Highway 407 tolls, Sudbury v. Ontario, and gas pipeline subsidy
• Multiple support resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like fire apparatus lifespan, cemetery administration, and volunteer firefighter tax credits
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce community events and updates

Committee of Adjustment

The Scugog Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two land division (consent) applications. The committee will also adopt minutes from its February 27 meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• LD 01/2024 - M. & D. Willson, 15238 Old Simcoe Road
• LD 02/2024 - K. Puckrin, 2301 Puckrin Drive
• Adoption of minutes from Feb 27, 2024

Council Meeting

Scugog Council is meeting to consider the 2024 final operating budget, a development charges by-law (with a statutory public meeting), and several other reports and awards. The agenda includes presentations from Durham Region and local advisory committees, plus adoption of minutes from prior meetings. Most items are routine approvals, but the budget and development charges are significant financial decisions.

• Public meeting on 2024 Development Charges By-law and background study
• 2024 Final Operating Budget report (FIN-2024-007)
• Award for supply and delivery of four tandem axle dump trucks (PWIS-2024-005)
• Exterior upgrades to Cartwright Old Town Hall (COMS-2024-005)
• 2023 Council remuneration and expenses report (FIN-2024-006)

Council approved the 2024 Net Operating Budget and set the tax levy requirement. The board also awarded a $1.6 million contract for dump trucks and authorized exterior repairs for the Cartwright Old Town Hall.

• Approved 2024 Net Operating Budget of $19,292,010
• Set 2024 tax levy requirement at $18,967,010
• Awarded $1,618,584 contract for four tandem axle dump trucks to Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Limited
• Approved $16,250 for scraping, painting, and re-caulking Cartwright Old Town Hall
• Approved 2024 Economic Development Advisory Committee work plan
• Approved 2024 Tourism Advisory Committee Annual Report and Work Plan
• Authorized Mayor to request Ontario Heritage Act deadline extension from the Premier
• Supported installation of four donated heritage clocks at Old Town Hall 1873

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session. The main item is a closed-session discussion of the final report on the Service Delivery Organizational Review (SDOR), covering personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. The open portion includes a confirming by-law and routine procedural items.

• Closed session item CONF-2024-007: Service Delivery and Organizational Review Report of Prioritization for Council Consideration
• Discussion under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) (personal matters) and 239(2)(d) (labour relations/employee negotiations)
• Confirming By-Law 10-24 for the special council meeting

Council received the Service Delivery and Organizational Report of Prioritization and endorsed the proposed priorities. Staff were directed to implement high priorities with no tax levy impact for 2024 and 2025 and to convert specific seasonal and part-time roles to full-time.

• Endorsed priorities in Report CONF-2024-007 (Carried)
• Approved implementation of high priorities with no 2024-2025 tax levy impact (Carried)
• Approved conversion of Seasonal Staff to Full-time (Carried)
• Approved expansion of Part-time HR Associate to Full-time (Carried)
• Directed CAO to share Blackline report details and approved priorities with staff and public (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 10-24 confirming meeting proceedings (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting, so no decisions will be made. Council and the public receive correspondence from other municipalities and groups, including resolutions on library funding, highway infrastructure, and volunteer firefighter tax credits. Council members can request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Resolutions from multiple municipalities urging increased provincial funding for public libraries and museums
• Township of Brock resolution on increased provincial contribution to public libraries
• Loyalist Township resolutions on infrastructure development costs and Blue Box regulation changes
• Town of Moosonee resolution to increase tax credit for volunteer firefighters
• Municipality of Wawa resolutions on Highway 413, guaranteed livable income, and library funding

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on March 20, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee adopted the minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting. Members received presentations on phragmites and Japanese knotweed removal and reviewed updates on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project.

• Adopted January 10, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will hear delegations and review recommendation reports on four proposed telecommunication towers at 225 Platten Blvd, 3340 Hwy 7A, 23400 Simcoe St, and 19500 Hwy 12. The agenda also includes a delegation about the new Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park and one about the Port Perry Walk for Dog Guides. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Recommendation report for proposed telecom tower at 225 Platten Blvd (DEV-2024-007, TT-01-2023)
• Recommendation report for proposed telecom tower at 3340 Hwy 7A (DEV-2024-008, TT-02-2023)
• Recommendation report for proposed telecom tower at 23400 Simcoe St (DEV-2024-009, TT-03-2023)
• Recommendation report for proposed telecom tower at 19500 Hwy 12 (DEV-2024-010, TT-04-2023)
• Delegation from Elizabeth Calvin regarding the new Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park

The committee declined to issue letters of concurrence for telecommunication towers at 225 Platten Blvd, 23400 Simcoe St, and 19500 Hwy 12 pending a dispute resolution process. A separate tower proposal at 3340 Hwy 7A was acknowledged as having completed the local consultation process.

• Withheld concurrence for telecom tower at 225 Platten Blvd pending dispute resolution
• Acknowledged completion of consultation for telecom tower at 3340 Hwy 7A
• Withheld concurrence for telecom tower at 23400 Simcoe St pending dispute resolution
• Withheld concurrence for telecom tower at 19500 Hwy 12 pending dispute resolution
• Approved writing to Minister of Environment to advocate for Uxbridge-Lindsay Rail Trail inclusion in Uxbridge Urban Park
• Concurred with nomination of Tavis Nimmo to the CTC Source Protection Committee

Community Grants Committee

The Community Grants Committee will review eight grant applications from local organizations, including Blackstock Minor Hockey League, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lake Scugog Historical Society, North Durham Pride, North Port Storage/Central Ontario Wolves, Oakridge Hospice, Port Perry Lakefront Market, and Spay and Neuter Initiatives Association. The committee will also adopt minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting and consider a submitted summary for Gingerbread Village. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.

• Review of grant application from Blackstock Minor Hockey League for a Minor Hockey Banquet
• Review of grant application from Big Brothers Big Sisters for a Kids Clothing Sale
• Review of grant application from Lake Scugog Historical Society for brochures for driving tours
• Review of grant application from North Durham Pride for Pride Events
• Review of grant application from Oakridge Hospice for a volunteer appreciation pickleball event

The Community Grants Committee approved six grants totaling $3,000 to local organizations for events including a minor hockey banquet, clothing sale, historical walking tours, Pride event, farmers market, and spay/neuter clinic. The committee denied a $500 request from Oakridge Hospice because the volunteer appreciation event is not open to the community. A $500 grant to OVERT Pond Hockey was returned to the committee's budget after the event could not proceed due to warm weather, and one application was deferred to the June 17 meeting.

• Approved $500 grant to Blackstock Minor Hockey League for April 13 banquet hall rental (carried)
• Approved $500 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham for April 13 clothing sale venue rental (carried)
• Approved $500 grant to Lake Scugog Historical Society for walking tour brochures, reduced from $1,000 request (carried)
• Approved $500 grant to North Durham Pride for June 8 Pride event (carried)
• Deferred North Port Storage/Central Ontario Wolves equipment day application to June 17 meeting (carried)
• Denied Oakridge Hospice $500 grant request because event is not open to the community (carried)
• Approved $500 grant to Port Perry Lakefront Market for May-October event, conditional on no other Council assistance (carried)
• Approved $500 grant to Spay and Neuter Initiatives Association for May 10 and June 14 clinics (carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains 14 items of correspondence from other municipalities, including resolutions on topics like Highway 413, firefighting strategies, and fiscal frameworks, plus updates from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Township of Amaranth resolution re Highway 413 (Feb 23, 2024)
• Township of Limerick support resolution re National Fire Fighting Strategy (Feb 26, 2024)
• Town of Aurora resolution re amenity sharing MOU with school boards for gym use (Mar 6, 2024)
• Town of Cobourg resolution re affordability of water and wastewater systems (Mar 11, 2024)
• Township of Puslinch resolution re Enbridge Gas follow-up (Mar 14, 2024)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index (CII), an electronic package of correspondence for Council's and the public's information, not a meeting. Council is not deciding or discussing any items; members may request that any item be placed on a future committee agenda. The package includes correspondence from the Region of Durham about bridge replacements and the solar eclipse, plus resolutions from other municipalities on topics like housing, transit, and tax credits.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee met on March 7, 2024, and approved the 2024 Annual Report and Work Plan, which will be presented to Council on March 25. The committee also heard an update from Theatre on the Ridge, including 2023 statistics and plans for the summer season, and approved a letter of support for a FedDev grant application by the Scugog Shores Museum to extend its season. Other items discussed included a business directory example from Clarington and a reminder about quorum requirements.

• Approved 2024 Annual Report and Work Plan for presentation to Council on March 25
• Theatre on the Ridge reported $26,000 in Durham economic impact and 40% increase in visitors from beyond 40 km
• Committee approved a letter of support for the Scugog Shores Museum's FedDev Tourism Growth Program grant application
• Museum Village opening day set for May 18, 2024
• Quorum requirement of six members confirmed; meetings cancelled if quorum not met 24 hours prior

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved its 2024 Annual Report and Work Plan, with the Chair to present it to Council on March 25. It also voted to support a FedDev Tourism Growth Program grant application by the Scugog Shores Museum Curator to extend the museum season from September to April, and to provide a letter of support. The committee approved the minutes of its January 11, 2024 meeting. It received updates on Theatre on the Ridge, the Museum, and other tourism matters, but made no other substantive decisions.

• Approved 2024 Tourism Advisory Committee Annual Report and Work Plan as presented; Chair to present Work Plan to Council on March 25 (Carried)
• Supported FedDev Tourism Growth Program grant application by Scugog Shores Museum Curator to extend museum season from September to April; letter of support to be provided (Carried)
• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2024 Tourism Advisory Committee meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:39 p.m. (Carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine heritage business, including adopting prior minutes, updates on the Griffen family name and Old Town Hall clock, a draft 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, and various heritage grant, permit, and plaque program matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Draft 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
• Update on Bill 23 and Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant
• Heritage grant, permit, and plaque program updates
• Correspondence on 'My Main Street Grant'
• Outstanding matters: Mueller Property on Queen Street and heritage value statements for Port Perry Fairground and Prince Albert United Church at 23 Jefferey Street

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved minutes from January 9, 2024, and recommended that the Township enter an agreement with Larry Emmerson to buy four heritage-style clocks for the Old Town Hall 1873 tower at 302 Queen Street, Port Perry, with installation by Robertson Restoration. It also approved its 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan for Council endorsement, and asked Council to support an April 30 public information session at the Scugog Memorial Public Library on designating cultural heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee received an update that proposed street names Griffen, Emmerson, Goode and Montgomery were denied at the Region level.

• Adopted January 9, 2024 meeting minutes as circulated (Carried)
• Recommended agreement with Larry Emmerson to purchase four heritage-style clocks for Old Town Hall 1873 at 302 Queen Street, Port Perry (Carried)
• Approved clock design 'Saturn II' and hands 'Style HII' (Carried)
• Recommended a heritage plaque at Old Town Hall 1873 recognizing the donation (Carried)
• Authorized staff to enter an agreement with Robertson Restoration for clock installation (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan, recommending Council receive the report and endorse the work plan (Carried)
• Requested Council support for a public information session on April 30 at Scugog Memorial Public Library about designating cultural heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Received 'My Main Street Grant' correspondence for information

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will consider the 2024 draft operating budget, several capital project contract awards, and an update on the Palmer Park splashpad replacement. The agenda also includes a delegation about the Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival. Most items are on the consent agenda for potential approval as a group.

• 2024 Draft Operating Budget (FIN-2024-005)
• Ice Plant Refrigeration Chiller Replacement contract award (COMS-2024-002)
• 2024 Dragon Boat Festival support (COMS-2024-003)
• Make Up Air Unit 1 Replacement contract award (COMS-2024-004)
• Palmer Park New Washroom and Splashpad Replacement update (PWIS-2024-004)

The committee approved a contract for refrigeration equipment at the SCRC and waived rental fees for the Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival. It also received the 2024 Draft Operating Budget and referred a fee waiver request from the Blackstock Minor Hockey League to the Grants Committee.

• Awarded $198,000 contract (excluding HST) to CIMCO for Ice Plant Refrigeration Chiller Replacement at SCRC
• Waived $4,021.54 in Palmer Park rental fees for the 2024 Dragon Boat Festival
• Referred Blackstock Minor Hockey League rental fee waiver request to the Grants Committee
• Received 2024 Draft Operating Budget report
• Received report on Make Up Air Unit #1 Replacement SCRC project award
• Requested staff review options to minimize disruption for Palmer Park washroom and splashpad replacement

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an information package rather than a meeting. Council members and the public can review correspondence received by staff, and members may request items be added to a future committee agenda. The package includes correspondence from Durham Region, other municipalities, and various organizations on topics such as Highway 407 tolls, backyard chickens, and volunteer firefighter tax credits.

• Durham Region request to permanently remove tolls on Highway 407 between Brock Road and Highway 35/115
• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee resolution on backyard chickens in urban and rural settlement areas
• Multiple resolutions supporting increased income tax credits for volunteer firefighters
• Scugog Fire Department correspondence on Emergency Medical Responder education and training
• Town of Lincoln resolution on increased funding for libraries and museums

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee finalized its 2024 work plan for presentation to Council, received updates on the Red Wagon welcome program and on-farm diversified uses study, and discussed zoning process concerns and Durham Transit issues. The committee also accepted a resignation and disbanded a subcommittee.

• Approved 2024 work plan; Chair to present to Council on March 26, 2024
• Red Wagon subcommittee to use Brock Township template; seeking local woodworking quotes
• On-farm diversified uses subcommittee disbanded; Region of Durham leading study
• Zoning by-law amendment process for removing 'H' from AG/EP zones may be delegated to staff
• Durham Transit on-demand ride cancellations on Scugog Line 6; inquiry into local bus route

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved its 2024 work plan for presentation to Council on March 25. It also voted to disband the On-Farm Diversified Uses subcommittee because the Region of Durham is now leading the relevant study. The committee discussed updates to the Red Wagon business program and noted concerns about zoning application processing and transit service cancellations.

• Approved 2024 Economic Development Advisory Committee work plan
• Disbanded On-Farm Diversified Uses subcommittee
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2024 meeting
• Noted resignation of Brad McIsaac; vacancy process started
• Agreed to add zoning application processing review to next agenda
• Agreed to inquire with Durham Transit about local bus routes for Scugog

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Scugog Committee of Adjustment meeting on February 27, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

Scugog Council is meeting to consider several items, including a contract award for the Queen Street and Perry Street rehabilitation design and tender, a proposed agreement with Avenu Properties and Toyota Mobility Foundation discussed in closed session, and a delegation from Lakeridge Health on long-term care. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings, reports on the corporate strategic plan and accessibility plan, and correspondence about a family physician recruitment program.

• Contract award for Queen Street and Perry Street rehabilitation design and tender (PWIS-2024-003)
• Closed session to discuss MOU with Avenu Properties, Toyota Mobility Foundation, and Scugog Township (CONF-2024-006)
• Delegation from Lakeridge Health on long-term care in Scugog
• 2023 Corporate Strategic Plan update and 2024 workplans (CAO-2024-001)
• 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (CAO-2024-002)

Council awarded a design contract for the rehabilitation of Queen Street and reconstruction of Perry Street. The board also endorsed a multi-year accessibility plan and a strategic workplan for 2024. Additionally, Council approved a plan to tender phases of the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project simultaneously.

• Awarded $126,825 design contract for Queen St and Perry St work to Planmac Engineering
• Endorsed tendering phases 3 and 4 (berm, dredge, wetland) of Lake Scugog Enhancement Project simultaneously
• Approved 2024 Corporate Strategic Plan action plans
• Endorsed 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Authorized non-binding MOU with Avenu Properties and Toyota Mobility Foundation for Enhanced Mobility Design Plan
• Approved 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan for Housing Advisory Committee
• Approved 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan for Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Advisory Committee
• Authorized letter of permission for Scout Hall Restoration Committee to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation grant

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session. The main item is a discussion of the Final Report concerning the Service Delivery Organizational Review (SDOR), covering personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations or employee negotiations. The meeting also includes routine items like a confirming by-law and adjournment. No decisions are expected to be made publicly during this meeting.

• Closed session to discuss SDOR Final Report (CONF-2024-005) under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d)
• Presentations by CAO Kenneth Nix and Blackline Consulting partners Ian Shelley and Abdel Al-Sharif
• Confirming By-Law 08-24 to be considered

Scugog Council held a special meeting on February 26, 2024, most of which took place in closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations related to the Final Report on the Service Delivery and Organizational Review (SDOR). Council moved into closed session at 4:05 PM and rose at 5:28 PM. Mayor Wotten said Council gave direction to staff on the matters discussed, but the minutes do not record what that direction was. The only public decisions were procedural: passing the confirming by-law and adjourning.

• Entered closed session to discuss SDOR Final Report (personal matters and labour relations) — Carried (CR-2024-038)
• Rose from closed session at 5:28 PM — Carried (CR-2024-040)
• Passed By-Law 08-24 confirming the meeting proceedings — Carried (CR-2024-041)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:30 PM — Carried (CR-2024-042)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an information package rather than a formal meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for council and public information, covering items from other municipalities, provincial agencies, and community groups. No decisions or votes are scheduled; council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Township of Brock resolution supporting temporary removal of Highway 407 tolls in Durham Region
• Prince Edward County resolution on Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Northumberland County resolution on amending Occupational Health and Safety Act employer definition
• Ministry of the Environment correspondence on comprehensive environmental assessment projects
• Alcohol and Gaming Commission correspondence on lottery licence issuance

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session to discuss fire services negotiations and remuneration. The council will consider two items: IAFF contract negotiations and volunteer firefighter remuneration, then rise from closed session to potentially act on matters arising. The only public item is a confirming by-law.

• Closed session discussion of IAFF contract negotiations (CONF-2024-004)
• Closed session discussion of volunteer firefighter remuneration (FIRE-2024-001)
• Confirming By-Law 07-24

Council approved changes to volunteer firefighter pay rates and stipends. Direction was also provided to the Manager of Human Resources to proceed with IAFF contract negotiations.

• Directed Manager of Human Resources to proceed with IAFF Contract Negotiations (consensus)
• Approved updated volunteer firefighter remuneration rates in Chart #2 (Carried)
• Approved daily stipend for weekend standby firefighters equivalent to 6 hours at training rate (Carried)
• Approved remuneration for firefighter instructors at the 2nd class firefighter rate (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 07-24 confirming meeting proceedings (Carried)

Council Information Index

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

• Durham Region report on 2023 North Durham Building Forum (Feb 6, 2024)
• Resolutions from multiple municipalities on volunteer firefighter tax credits and fire apparatus lifespan
• Resolutions supporting amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify 'employer' definition
• Resolutions regarding municipal financial stability and the AMO Social and Economic Prosperity Review
• City of Hamilton resolution supporting the Ontario Energy Board's decision to end the gas pipeline subsidy

Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to elect a chairperson, adopt minutes, and hear a presentation on accessibility charging device stations. They will also review the 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, discuss the multi-year accessibility plan, and consider input on a Durham Region Transit wayfinding app.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Presentation on accessibility charging device stations by Jeanette Whynot, Accessibility Coordinator for the City of Clarington
• 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
• Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Committee Review
• Durham Region Transit wayfinding app - seeking input

The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Advisory Committee held its first meeting of 2024 on February 14. Patricia Thomas was elected chair for 2024, and Bonnie Blackstock was appointed interim chair to run the rest of the meeting because Thomas could not chair it. The committee approved its 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan, recommending Council receive the report and endorse the work plan, and approved the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan as written. It also agreed to attend a May 21 accessibility committee information-sharing session hosted by Brock Township and to request an extra meeting for a Durham Region Transit presentation on a wayfinding app.

• Patricia Thomas elected Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Bonnie Blackstock appointed interim chair for the remainder of the meeting (Carried)
• Vice chair election deferred to the next meeting in April
• 2023-11-21 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes adopted as circulated (Carried)
• 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan approved, with a recommendation that Council receive the report and endorse the work plan (Carried)
• 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan approved as written (Carried)
• Agreed to attend Brock Township's accessibility committee information-sharing session on May 21 at 9:30am (Carried)
• Requested an additional committee meeting if required for a Durham Region Transit Wayfinding APP presentation (Carried)

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee will review the 2024 budget guideline and target. Members will also discuss a study regarding on-farm diversified and agricultural-related uses. Additionally, the committee will address a lease extension request for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham Scout Hall.

• 2024 Budget Guideline and Target (FIN-2024-003)
• Study to Enable On-farm Diversified Uses and Agricultural-Related Uses (DEV-2024-006)
• Lease extension request from Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (CONF-2024-003)
• Delegation by Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham / Scout Hall Restoration Committee

The committee approved a budget target increase of no more than 2.5% for the township's share of the tax bill. It also authorized a one-year lease extension for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham at Scout Hall.

• Approved budget target increase of not more than 2.5% for Scugog’s share of the overall tax bill
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to extend Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham lease from April 1, 2029 to March 31, 2030
• Received report DEV-2024-006 regarding on-farm diversified and agricultural-related uses for information
• Received delegation from Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham and Scout Hall Restoration Committee for information

Council Information Index

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

• Durham Region report on 2023 North Durham Building Business Forum
• City of Brantford letter on reliable and accessible public rail transit (CN Rail)
• Region of Peel resolution on Supreme Court appeal in Sudbury v. Ontario (Ministry of Labour)
• Town of South Bruce Peninsula support for review of social and economic prosperity
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce events and updates (Feb 2 and Feb 5)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to receive presentations and delegations, including one on housing by-laws and one from Invest Durham, and to consider several staff reports. Items on the consent agenda include additional work for the Lee House restoration, a report on Sunday gun hunting, the Growing North Durham Plan annual report, and a financial disclosure requirement. The meeting also includes a closed session and standard procedural items.

• Delegation from John Powell regarding housing by-laws
• Presentation from Durham Region Economic Development Division - Invest Durham
• COMS-2024-001 - Additional Work for Lee House Restoration Project
• DEV-2024-002 - Sunday Gun Hunting (with draft resolution)
• DEV-2024-003 - Growing North Durham Plan Annual Report

The General Purpose and Administration Committee voted to permit Sunday gun hunting in Scugog within the Township's Discharge of Firearms By-Law and to ask the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to amend Ontario Regulation 663/98 to add the Township to the list of Southern Ontario municipalities allowing it. The committee also approved additional funding of up to $28,700 from the Facility and Building Reserve Fund for basement repairs at the Lee House Restoration Project, and adopted a compliance report for excluded expenses under Ontario Regulation 284/09. Presentations on the Growing North Durham Plan and a delegation on housing by-laws were received, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Approved Sunday gun hunting in Scugog within the Township's Discharge of Firearms By-Law (Carried)
• Directed a request to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to amend Ontario Regulation 663/98 to add Scugog to municipalities permitting Sunday gun hunting (Carried)
• Approved additional funding not to exceed $28,700 from the Facility and Building Reserve Fund for Lee House Restoration Project basement repairs (Carried)
• Adopted the compliance report for excluded expenses under Ontario Regulation 284/09 (Carried)
• Received the Invest Durham presentation on the Growing North Durham Plan (Carried)
• Received Report DEV-2024-003, Growing North Durham Plan Annual Report (Carried)
• Received the delegation by John Powell regarding Housing By-laws (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Colin Ogle regarding Sunday Gun Hunting (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held predominantly in closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, specifically a lease with the Port Perry Marina. The council will consider two confidential reports on the lease agreement, including an investigation of an inground fuel tank option, and will hear a delegation from the marina operator. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items related to the closed session and a confirming by-law.

• Closed session to discuss Port Perry Marina lease agreement (CONF-2024-001), deferred from January 15, 2024
• Closed session to discuss investigation of inground fuel tank option for Port Perry Marina (CONF-2024-002)
• Delegation from John Mackey, operator of Port Perry Marina, regarding the lease agreement
• Confirming By-Law 06-24

Council approved a seven-year lease extension for the Port Perry Marina through 2033. The board also authorized the purchase of an inground fuel system to be funded by the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund.

• Approved lease extension with 594501 Ontario Ltd. (Port Perry Marina) to 2033
• Authorized sole source purchase of inground fuel system from Phillips Petroleum Maintenance up to $215,382.25 plus HST
• Set project upset limit at $250,000 including HST
• Approved monthly payments of $768.71 from Port Perry Marina to the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund
• Received Report CONF-2024-001 regarding Port Perry Marina Lease Agreement

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information only and is not a formal meeting. It contains communications from the Region of Durham, various municipalities, and other organizations.

• Durham Region request to temporarily remove Highway 407 tolls
• Durham Region 2023 Annual Reports and 2024 Workplans for several committees
• City of Pickering resolutions regarding additional dwelling units and autism spectrum disorder funding
• Township of Ryerson resolution to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters
• Enbridge correspondence regarding natural gas in Ontario

Council Information Index

This agenda for the Scugog Council Information Index meeting on 2024-02-01 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.

Housing Advisory Committee

The Scugog Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, adopt previous minutes, and discuss business arising. Key agenda items include the 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, secondary dwelling units, and a housing presentation information session. The meeting is open to the public and held electronically.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of 2023-11-09 minutes
• 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
• Secondary Dwelling Units
• Housing Presentation - Information Session

The committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and approved the 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan. Members discussed plans for an information session on affordable and accessible housing and a potential warming centre.

• Elected Christine Robinson as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Tracy McGarry as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Adopted November 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Scugog Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 30, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Council Meeting

Scugog Township Council meets January 29, 2024, with a closed session at 6:00 PM and open session at 6:30 PM at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry. The open agenda includes presentations on the Scugog Council for the Arts 2023 results and Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options, plus a delegation from the Scugog Lake Stewards. Council will also consider reports on delegating consent granting authority and moving the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project forward, along with several by-laws including the 2024 fees and charges schedule.

• Presentation from Scugog Council for the Arts on 2023 program results and community impact
• Presentation and delegation on Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options
• DEV-2024-001: Delegation of Consent Granting Authority, with By-laws 03-24 and 04-24
• PWIS-2024-001: Lake Scugog Enhancement Project options to move project forward
• By-law 02-24: 2024 fees and charges for services and municipal property use

Council approved a by-law to allow the Committee of Adjustment to grant approval for both minor variances and land severance consents starting February 1, 2024. A decision on the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project was deferred pending further funding and technical details. Council also passed a new fee by-law for municipal services.

• Approved by-law to authorize Committee of Adjustment to grant minor variance and land severance consents (Carried)
• Approved amended Tariff of Planning Fees By-law 24-15 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 02-24 imposing fees for municipal services and property use (Carried)
• Deferred Lake Scugog Enhancement Project report until February 26, 2024, for funding clarification (Carried)
• Referred $10,000 funding request from Scugog Council for the Arts to staff for budget consideration (Carried)
• Endorsed 2024 Work Plan for Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Approved adding 'Griffen' to Port Perry street naming policy pending regional duplication check (Carried)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's and the public's information. Items include letters from Durham Region about restoring Reaching Home funding, resolutions from other municipalities on volunteer firefighter tax credits and fire apparatus lifespan, and updates from local organizations.

• Durham Region correspondence re: Restoration of Reaching Home Funding (Jan 18, 2024)
• Resolutions from Greater Madawaska and Tay Township supporting Bill C-310 (volunteer firefighter tax credit)
• Prince Edward County resolution asking province to expand lifespan of fire apparatus
• Ministry of Transportation response to Township of Brock resolution re: Bradford Bypass
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce events update (Jan 22, 2024)

Council Information Index

This is a Council Information Index, an electronic package of correspondence for Council and public information, not a meeting. It includes letters and resolutions from other municipalities, provincial notices, and community updates. No decisions are made; items may be added to future committee agendas if requested.

• Town of Whitby resolution requesting province to temporarily remove tolls on Highway 407 in Durham Region
• Ministry of Environment notice of draft proposed Certificate of Property Use for 13471 Lakeridge Road
• Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolutions on prohibiting criminals from municipal council and OHSA employer definition
• City of Mississauga notice of motion on Landlord and Tenants Board
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce events and updates

Planning and Community Affairs Committee

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the Development Charges Study and a delegation from the MG Society of Canada, and to review a capital closing report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions listed for public items.

• Delegation from Manley Lavender introducing the MG (Myasthenia Gravis) Society of Canada
• Presentation by Hemson Consulting on the Development Charges Study
• FIN-2024-002 - Capital Closing Report - 23C - November 30, 2023

The Planning and Community Affairs Committee approved the proposed 2024 fees and charges, directing staff to bring the Fees By-Law to the full Council on January 29. The committee also approved the closure of 2023 capital projects and authorized specific reserve fund transfers for infrastructure and equipment. Presentations on development charges and Myasthenia Gravis awareness were received but not acted upon.

• Approved proposed 2024 fees and charges (Carried)
• Directed staff to bring Fees By-Law to Council on Jan 29 (Carried)
• Approved closure of 2023 capital projects (Carried)
• Approved $46,711.68 transfer from Roads Reserve for McKee Rd Hill (Carried)
• Approved $858.60 transfer from Municipal Projects Reserve for IT Strategy (Carried)
• Approved $1,949.63 transfer from Vehicle & Equipment Reserve for Utility Vehicle #14 (Carried)
• Approved $93.97 transfer from Parkland Reserve for Roy E. Carter Park (Carried)
• Received Development Charges Study presentation (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This Special Council Meeting will go directly into closed session, so the public portion is limited to procedural items. The main item is a closed-session discussion of a proposed or pending lease agreement with the Port Perry Marina, under the Municipal Act's land acquisition/disposition exemption. The open session will include a confirming by-law and routine procedural matters.

• Closed session discussion of Port Perry Marina lease agreement (CONF-2024-001)
• Confirming By-Law 01-24
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry

Council met in a closed session to discuss a lease agreement with the Port Perry Marina. Staff were directed to report back to Council on January 29, 2024. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.

• Entered closed session to discuss Port Perry Marina lease agreement (Carried)
• Invited Port Perry Marina operator John Mackey to attend closed session (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 01-24 confirming proceedings of the January 15, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee elected Keith Williams as Chair and Michael Cascone as Vice Chair/Treasurer for 2024. Members discussed Durham Region Transit service capacity and the progress of the Scugog Business Program.

• Election of Keith Williams as Chair
• Election of Michael Cascone as Vice Chair/Treasurer
• Durham Region Transit presentation regarding ridership and On Demand service
• Scugog Business Program update including 72 completed interviews
• Welcome Wagon program planned for Fall 2024 launch

The Economic Development Advisory Committee acclaimed Keith Williams as Chair and Michael Cascone as Vice Chair/Treasurer for 2024, and approved minutes from its November 3, 2023 meeting. The committee worked on its 2024 Work Plan and agreed to use individual head shots of members in the Annual Report and Work Plan. Durham Region Transit presented on ridership and On Demand service, and staff gave updates on the Scugog Business Program and the Welcome Wagon subcommittee. No funding, zoning, or contract decisions were made.

• Acclaimed Keith Williams as Chair for 2024
• Acclaimed Michael Cascone as Vice Chair/Treasurer for 2024
• Approved minutes of the November 3, 2023 meeting
• Agreed to use individual committee member head shots in the Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m.

Council Information Index

This is an information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence received by staff for Council and the public. Items include a mayor's memo on electronic participation, a request from Wainfleet on cemetery administration, and a request to support an OHSA amendment. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Mayor's memo on electronic participation at Council and committee meetings
• Township of Wainfleet request re: cemetery transfer/abandonment administration support
• Township of Larder Lake request to support OHSA amendment clarifying 'employer' definition
• ROMA 2024 conference registration deadline January 15
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates and events

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee met to elect officers, approve minutes, and develop its 2024 work plan and budget. They discussed funding for a new exterior sign, a potential $8,000 budget request, and updates on tourism initiatives. The committee also heard reports on Durham Tourism, museum activities, and film/TV promotion.

• Elected Ross Lomas as Chair and Carey Nicholson as Vice Chair/Treasurer
• Approved minutes with amendment noting Northern Ramblers Car Show raised $2,000
• Discussed 2024 work plan and potential $8,000 budget request
• META4 exterior wall sign installation delayed to spring; 2023 funds may be used
• Queen and Water Streets reconstruction expected to begin August 2024

The Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee held its open session on January 11, 2024, electing Ross Lomas as Chair and Carey Nicholson as Vice Chair/Treasurer by acclamation. The Committee approved the minutes from the November 9, 2023 meeting with an amendment regarding car show fundraising. Members also discussed the 2024 work plan, tourism updates, and upcoming local infrastructure projects.

• Elected Ross Lomas as Chair
• Elected Carey Nicholson as Vice Chair/Treasurer
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2023 meeting as amended
• Adjourned meeting

Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on January 10, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from November 8, 2023, and endorsed the 2024 Work Plan. The committee confirmed the design of a new pop-up banner to be ordered. Financial reports indicated remaining funds in Operating and Capital budgets, with Capital funds allocated for Japanese Knotweed mitigation.

• Adopted November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Confirmed design for SECCAC pop-up banner to be ordered
• Endorsed the 2024 Work Plan for the Scugog Environmental and Climate Change Advisory Committee

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt previous minutes, and hear a presentation from the Scugog Arts Council about a mural. They will also discuss the 2024 heritage grant process, Bill 23 matters, heritage permits, the 2023 annual report and 2024 work plan, and a request to name a street after the Griffen family. Outstanding items include heritage value statements for Prince Albert United Church and the Port Perry Fairgrounds.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Presentation by Scugog Arts Council on a mural by Marion Meyers
• 2024 heritage grant process and timeline
• Heritage street name request for Griffen family
• Heritage value statements for Prince Albert United Church (23 Jefferey Street) and Port Perry Fairgrounds

The Heritage Advisory Committee elected Guy Latreille as Chair and Allan Honey as Vice Chair for 2024. Members approved a one-year extension for the Scugog Council for the Arts to display four murals at 175 Queen Street. Additionally, the committee recommended adding "Griffen" to the Port Perry street naming policy.

• Elected Guy Latreille as 2024 Chair
• Elected Allan Honey as 2024 Vice Chair
• Adopted November 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved one-year mural display extension at 175 Queen Street
• Recommended adding 'Griffen' to Port Perry street naming policy
• Adjourned meeting at 3:34 pm

Heritage Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on January 9, 2024, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

CANCELLED - General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, in Scugog, ON, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Council Information Index

This Council Information Index is an electronic package of correspondence for information and is not a formal meeting. It contains communications from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and various organizations.

• Region of Durham resolution requesting provincial core funding for adult Autism Spectrum Disorder programs
• Township of Asphodel-Norwood resolution regarding rising municipal insurance costs
• Scugog Chamber of Commerce updates
• Association of Municipalities Ontario watchfile and conference information