Regular Council

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene proclaim May 10, 2014 as World Lupus Day in the Town of Penetanguishene.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene proclaim the month of June as Senior's Month in the Town of Penetanguishene.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance & Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene support the County of Simcoe and AMO's position on the New Accountability and Transparency Act for Broader Public Sector in that there h as been a lack of communication and consultation with Municipalities; AND THAT the provincial government be requested to consult with municipalities before proceeding with this action; AND THAT Staff be directed to draft said letter indicating Council' s endorsement and request.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Recreation & Community Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene supports and endorses the joint bid from the Town of Midland, the Town of Penetanguishene, the Township of Tay and the Township of Tiny for the 2016 Ontario 55+ Summer Games.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene award the tender submitted from S. Charlebois Haulage and Excavating Ltd. to complete the Gilwood Park Drive Drainage Improvements for $133,284.40 (Excluding HST); AND THAT as per the further recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services and the Finance & Corporate Services Sections, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve that the estimated additional $1,229.65 required to complete the project be funde d through the Maria Street Reconstruction taxation budget.

THAT as per the re commendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene accept the tender submitted from Currie Truck Centre for the supply of a 2015 Tandem Plow/Dump Combination Truck for $235,346.00 (Excluding HS T); AND THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section further recommends to the Finance & Corporate Services Section and Council that the existing 1994 vehicle be sold via public bid and any additional funds to a maximum of $17,000 required t o fund the purchase of the truck be funded from the Public Works Equipment Replacement Reserve.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene award of the tender submitted from Capital Sewer Services Inc. to complete the Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation contract for $191,8 90.00 (Excluding HST); AND THAT the unit rate quotation submitted by Evanco Environmental be accepted for an estimated cost of $20,000 (Excluding HST) to provide inspection services for the project.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Ross Cooper to the Huronia Economic Development Corporation recruitment committee.

THAT By-law 2014-26, Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of the Contribution Agreement for the Completion of a Hotel Feasibili ty Study under the Rural Economic Development Program (RED) between The Town of Penetanguishene and Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada hereby Represented by the Minister of Rural Affairs, be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2014-28, Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Consent Agreement regarding the lands municipally known as 66 Broad Street (Consent Applications B4/2013 through B7/2013) and to Authorize the Sale o f the Property Described as Block 120, Plan 51M-543 And to Incorporate the adjacent 0.3 metre Reserve, More Particularly Described as Block 119, Plan 51M-543, into the Town of Penetanguishene Public Highway System be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and