Regular Council

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene proclaims the week of October 21st - 27th, 2013 as Waste Reduction Week.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Recreation and Community Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene accept the final report from Stefan Bolliger Associates Inc. for the re-development of Rotary Park; AND THAT preliminary site work including test holes and surveying be completed in 2013 to be funded from the Parkland reserve fund and Community Development Fund to an upset limit of $25,000; AND FURTHER THAT a project team be established to review the re-development that shall include: -Mayor and/or Chair of Recreation & Community Services -CAO -Director of Recreation & Community Services -Facilities Manager -Champlain Committee Chair (Dave Dupuis) -Rotary Club Member AND FINALLY THAT the project team be directed to review the concept plans in detail, prepare a Request for Proposal for the design/build phase of the redevelopment, and report back to Council subject to funding.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Downtown Improvement Committee, the Planning & Development Services Section recommends to Council, that the Town of Penetanguishene participate in Communities in Bloom (Friends Category) in 2014 at a cost of $225 + HST; AND THAT the cost of participation be funded from the Community Development 2014 operating budget.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Downtown Improvement Committee, the Planning & Development Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the winter season lighting and it be purchased for the downtown in the amount of $5,000 to be funded from the Main Street Enhancement Fund.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene proceed with leaf collection operations as currently outlined within the Roads Division operating budget (Town land only).

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve of the following resurfacing plan for the Champlain Road Resurfacing project: Phase 1: Robbs Road to Robert Street West $430,000 Phase 2: Town Limits to Military Road $600,000 Phase 3: Military Road to Beechcroft Road $350,000 Phase 4: Beechcroft Road to Robbs Road $450,000 AND THAT Phase 1 of the Champlain Road Resurfacing Project be approved within Public Works Department 2014 Capital Plan.

THAT as per the recommendation of Transportation & Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene accept the proposal of Region of Huronia Environmental Services (2013) Limited (ROHES) 35 month 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 Region of Huronia Environmental Services (2013) Limited 11 month biosolids storage contract extension be accepted. AND THAT the anticipated cost increase be included within the proposed 2014 Sewage Treatment budget.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation & Environmental Services and the Finance & Corporate Services Sections the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene adopt the update to the Water and Wastewater Financial Plan.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning and Development Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene pass the necessary by-law authorizing the inclusion of Town-owned lands on a draft plan of subdivision (Queen's Court).

THAT By-law 2013-75, being a By-law to Authorize the Entering into an Agreement with Region of Huronia Environmental Services (2013) Limited (ROHES) for Biosolids Management Services and Haulage and to Repeal By-law 2011-78 be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2013-76, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene and the North Simcoe Girls Hockey Association for the use of the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre for the period October 1st, 2013, to March 31st, 2016 be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2013-77, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene and the Penetanguishene Junior “C” Hockey Club Inc. for the use of the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre for the period October 1st, 2013, to March 31st, 2016 be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2013-78 being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene and the Penetanguishene Skating Club for the use of the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre for the period October 1st, 2013, to March 31st, 2016, be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2013-79, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene and the Penetanguishene Minor Hockey Association for the use of the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre for the period October 1st, 2013, to March 31st, 2016 be read a firs time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2013-80, being a By-law to Authorize a Consent Agreement with Teresa Babcock for Property located at 294 Church Street be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene authorize the Town Planning Consultant and the Town Solicitor to enter into, without prejudice, discussions with the County of Simcoe and the Province of Ontario regarding the Town of Penetanguishene Settlement Area Boundary; AND THAT, the Town Planning Consultant and the Town Solicitor advocate for a Town Settlement Area Boundary that is consistent with the Town’s municipal boundary to be reflected in the County of Simcoe Official Plan; AND FURTHER THAT the Town Planning Consultant and Town Solicitor be authorized to pursue a settlement of the Town Settlement Area Boundary issue as part of the County of Simcoe Official Plan Ontario Municipal Board hearing process; AND THAT the Town Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign any Minutes of Settlement that maintain good planning principles and are consistent with Provincial and County planning policies; AND FINALLY THAT the Town Planning Consultant be directed to develop alternative policies and/or planning mechanisms to focus growth towards the Town’s existing built-up areas and nearby greenfield areas.