Regular Council

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance and Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene adopt the Draft Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ending December 31, 2014.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 23 , 2015 , be adopted as printed.

THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 23, 2015, be adopted as printed.

THAT the minutes of the Coordinated Section Committee Meeting of October 14, 2015, be adopted as printed.

THAT Recreation and Community Services Section recommends to Council that an exemption for overnight use of Ojibway Landing for the 2016 Ontario Watercross Racing event on August 19 - 21, 2016 be approved including overnight camping and parking and use of barbecues in an approved designated area during the strictly adhered to approved operating hours of Saturday 9am -5pm and Sunday 9am-4pm; AND THAT the applicable by-law related to food services/ vendors be complied with; AND THAT appropriate notification is given to the community; AND FURTHER THAT an exemption is approved to allow motor vehicles in designated event areas within Rotary Champlain Wendat Park.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the proposed curb alignment as sh own on Drawing 1A; AND THAT the flexible parking/patio aisle, with removable bollards, between Poyntz Street and Robert Street be included within the detailed design; AND THAT the parking configuration proposed in option 6 of the parking analysis be pres ented to the owners of the Angel Gate Bingo Hall for their review and consideration; AND THAT the Main Street Reconstruction project be completed in two separate phases as follows: or Full Project Completion in 2017

THAT as per the recommendatio n of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section and the Finance and Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene receive the Draft Transit Services Agreement for information; AND THAT staff be directed to bring forwar d the final agreement for the provision of Transit a mutually agreed upon implementation date with the Town of Midland including the necessary by-law for Council approval.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section and the Finance & Corporate Services Section the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene direct staff to tender for the purchase of a new 2015- 20 passenger transit bus (diesel, electric and gas options); AND THAT the award of the transit bus tender be contingent upon the approval of the Midland Penetanguishene Transit agreement.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section and the Finance and Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penet anguishene approve the extension of the existing Philip H. Jones Pollution Control Plant Upgrades Contract Administration and Inspection Services Agreement with AECOM to December of 2015 for an estimated cost of $30,000 (excluding HST).

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance & Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene accept the sole source quotation of $5,000.00 (excluding HST) provided by Golder Associates Ltd. To complete a Preliminary Environmental Liability estimate in accordance with Public Se rvice Accounting Board Standard 3260; AND THAT the project be funded through the surplus funds within the Roads Division Salt Expense Budget (1-4-3052-2011).

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance and Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve a 5 year Tax Extension Agreement with the registered property owner for the tax roll account #4372-010-00501600; AND THAT should th e property owner not comply with the terms of the agreement the Town will proceed with the tax sale process.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance & Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene adopt the following kilometric rates, & meals as set by the National Joint Council, effective October 28, 2015: Travel $0.55/ kilometre ; Breakfast $16.55; Lunch $16.80; Dinner $44.40; AND THAT the allowances be adjusted annually on January 1st of every year, as per the National Joint Council rate increases or decreases; AND FURTHER THAT employees or Council would be required to submit original receipts; AND FINALLY THAT the Chief Administrative Officer/Town Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary by-law and revised Council and Staff Policies for Council approval.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Finance & Corporate Services Section, the Cou ncil of the Town of Penetanguishene adopt of the Multi-year Accessibility Plan 2015-2019 as presented; AND THAT the proposed barrier removal initiatives be included for discussion in the 2016 capital budget process.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene endorse the appointment of Lois Lipton to the Committee of Adjustment effective from October 28, 2015 to the balance of the Counc il term.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene endorse the appointment of Sue Potter to the Accessibility Committee effective from October 28, 2015 to the balance of the Council term.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce by-laws 2015-64, 2015-65 and 2015-66; THAT By-laws 2015-64, 2015-65 and 2015-66 be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2015-67, being a By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene at the Special Council Meeting held on October 21st, 2015 and the Regular Council Meeting held on October 28th, 2015 be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and