Regular Council

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning and Development Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve Application No. Z.A.3/2013 for an Amendment to Zoning By-law 2000-02, as amended, respecting lands at 294 Church Street to rezone the lands from the

THAT as per the recommendation of the Penetanguishene Museum Board, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene adoption the three year strategic plan for the Penetanguishene Cen tennial Museum and Archives as presented.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning & Development Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve and endorse a joint application and request to the County of Simcoe under its Local Economic Development Fund in the total amount of $400,000 .00 ($100,000 Penetanguishene) for 2013-2014 to support the ongoing work of the Huronia Economic Alliance (HEA), subject to the confirmed financial partnerships from the Town of Midland and the Townships of Tay and Tiny as well as a clear statement of work and defined governance model; AND THAT the HEA Economic Development Strategic Action Plan provide specific recommendations regarding the administration, structure and governance of the HEA as the Economic Development vehicle for the Townships of Tiny and Tay and the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Recreation and Cultural Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve a 0% increase for the 2013/14 ice rates; AND THAT a 3% annual increase be i mplemented for the Prime and Minor Group ice rates for the 2014/2015 season and a 3% increase for the 2015/2016 season; AND FURTHER THAT a 5% annual increase be applied for the Non-Prime rate for the 2014/2015 and an additional 5% increase for the 2015/20 16 season; AND THAT the contracted Ice User Groups be informed of this decision; AND THAT contracts for user groups be drafted reflecting the new fee structure; AND FINALLY THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary amendments to the Town ’s Composite Fee By-law.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene participates in the 2014 Treasure Days with the partnering ne ighboring communities; AND THAT staff be directed to advertise for the Treasure Days.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene extends the prev entative maintenance asphalt contract to include the placement of an asphalt overlay on Victory Crescent for a total cost of $35,000.00 (excluding HST); AND THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation & Environmental Services and the Finance & Co rporate Services Sections, it is further recommended to Council that the $24,561.68 in taxation funds required to complete the revised Preventative Road Maintenance projects be taken from the Maria Street Reconstruction taxation budget.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation & Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene accepts the proposed Region of Hur onia Environmental Services (ROHES) 3 year biosolids transportation contract extension. AND ALSO that the biosolids haulage fees from the Fox Street to Main Street Sewage treatment plant also be included in the biosolids transportation contract. AND THAT the proposed Graillen Holdings Inc. (formerly ROHES) 1 year biosolids storage contract extension be accepted. AND THAT the anticipated cost increase be included within the proposed 2014 Sewage Treatment budget. AND THAT staff be directed to draft formal agreements to be entered into with Graillen Holdings Inc.and ROHES.

THAT Staff be directed to investigate local options for leaf disposal that would allow the Town to continue to provide leaf vacuuming services including leaf vacuuming service in the fall of 2013.

THAT By-law 2013-72, being a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2000-02 as amended of the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene (294 Church Street) be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2013-37, being a By-law to Amend By-law 2013-04 Being a By-law to Establish and Approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Penetanguishene (Recreation Facility Rat es) be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and