Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the following Council meeting minutes be adopted as printed and circulated: • Regular Meeting - February 24, 2025 • Planning Meeting - March 12, 2025 50-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the General Committee meeting minutes dated February 26, 2025 and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated. 51-25

WHEREAS: the Town owns and maintains the heritage building "Purser's Cabin" located at Muskoka Heritage Place at 88 Brunel Road; AND WHEREAS : all alterations to a designated Heritage Property must obtain a Heritage Permit prior to the start of any work; AND WHEREAS: the windows in the Purser's Cabin building are deteriorating and proposed to be replaced with more appropriate materials; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Council approve the Heritage Permit Application for the Purser's Cabin. 52-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law Numbers 2025-32 to 2025-36 (inclusive) be reported and passed this 24 th day of March 2025: 8.1. By-law 2025-32 - Amending Bylaw 2020-19 - Surplus Lands 8.2. By-law 2025-33 - Amendment to Delegation of Authority By-law 2023-130 - Huntsville Mountain Bike Association 8.3. By-law 2025-34 - Deeming - Davis - 3031 South Portage Road 8.4. By-law 2025-35 - CPP - M. Bilwani Holdings Inc. - 25 Gouldie Street 8.5. By-law 2025-36 - CPP - Nia - 276 Concession 4 & 5 Road West 53-25

WHEREAS : in accordance with the Flag Protocol Policy the Mayor or his/her designate has discretion regarding flags from other countries displayed in municipal facilities; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Council directs staff to amend the Flag Protocol Policy to require direction from Council regarding the placement and/or removal of flags from countries or territories outside of Canada in municipal facilities. 54-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the following words be struck out in the third paragraph: "Canada First" and be replaced with "Canada preferred". 55-25

WHEREAS: it is anticipated that US tariffs will have devastating consequences for the Canadian economy, local jobs and our community; AND WHEREAS : the Premier of Ontario has encouraged Ontario municipalities to restrict US based businesses from participating in municipal procurement; AND WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville remains dedicated to promoting a strong local economy and advocating for Canadian businesses and desire the procurement Policy to reflect a “Canada preferred” approach; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Procurement By-law 2023-123 be amended as follows: A: To include the following in section 3, “Purchasing Principles”: Canadian Preferred The Municipality shall GIVE PREFERENCE to goods and services that are manufactured, grown, or otherwise originate in Canada wherever practicable and in accordance with applicable trade agreements and laws. This preference reflects the Municipality's commitment to strengthening local economies, creating employment opportunities, and reducing environmental impacts associated with long-distance transportation of goods. Exceptions may apply where Canadian goods or services are unavailable, significantly more expensive or fail to meet the Municipality's required quality or performance. B: To include the following paragraphs in section 8, “Discriminatory Practices” The Town must not discriminate among suppliers, or goods or services on the basis of geographic location WITHIN CANADA. The Town must not

WHEREAS: Muskoka Conservancy provided a deputation to Council on September 23, 2024 regarding the proposed building and maintaining of trails on the Brook Nature Reserve; AND WHEREAS: Muskoka Conservancy has now advised the Town that they will not be proceeding with the proposal; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Resolution 176-24 be rescinded. 57-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approves the following amendment to Resolution No. 88-23, Downtown Huntsville BIA Board of Management Appointments for the 2022-2026 term of Council: Deletion: Tara Charlton 58-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The following amendment to the 2022-2026 Huntsville Public Library Board members, adopted by Council Resolutions 26-23, and amended by 87-23, be approved: Deletion: James Bowler 59-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters under section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 : Subsection (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client, including communications necessary for the purpose: 11.2.1. Confidential Report DEV-2025-30 - OLT Case No. OLT-21-001611 - 32 King Cresent (c) a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality or local board: 11.3.1. Verbal Update on Confidential Report CORP-2024-62 - Land Acquisition 60-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Confirmation By-law 2025-37 be received and passed this 24 th day of March 2025. 64-25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : We do now adjourn at 7:43 p.m. 65-25