Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the Regular Council meeting minutes dated June 23, 2025 be adopted as printed and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Planning Council meeting minutes dated July 16, 2025 be adopted as printed and circulated.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorizes the Director of Operations to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for the interim maintenance of a portion of Shay Road from the eastern limit of the newly developed Shay Road extension to the proposed Paisley Avenue extension, to facilitate a secondary access point to the Eagle Ridge subdivision; AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be directed to continue coordinating with the MTO on future ownership transfer discussions and to initiate budget planning for the eventual reconstruction of the remaining southern portion of Shay Road.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approves the speed limit reduction on Yonge St. North from unposted 50km/h to posted 20 km/h; AND FURTHER THAT: Council directs staff to prepare and present for final approval an amendment to By-law 89-93, To Regulate and Control Traffic, to reduce the speed limit on Yonge St North from unposted 50km/h to posted 20km/hr.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : The following be struck out in paragraph 3: "outlined in Option #1 (a); and replaced with "three phases as outlined in Report OPS-2025-12, starting July 1, 2026 with the increase net cost in 2026 of $148,500 to be funded by the Working Funds Reserve and the full amount from the levy in 2027;" The following be struck out of paragraph 4: “2025/26” and replaced with: “2026/27”; The following be struck out of paragraph 5: “2026” and replaced with “2027”.

WHEREAS : staff were directed to examine the existing transit system for options to optimize and/or expand transit services; AND WHEREAS: the District of Muskoka is looking for community partners within the area municipalities; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT : staff be directed to proceed with the Huntsville Transit Expansion and Optimization Plan in three phases as outlined in Report OPS-2025-12, starting July 1, 2026 with the increase net cost in 2026 of $148,500 to be funded by the Working Funds Reserve and the full amount from the levy in 2027; AND FURTHER THAT: Council approve the funding in 2026/27 for the Municipal share of the two new buses: $85,000 from the Transit reserve $52,145 from the Town Capital Reserve AND FURTHER THAT: an estimated increase of approximately $351,000 be included in the 2027 Mayors Budget from the levy for additional transit services; AND FURTHER THAT: Council approves a partnership with the District of Muskoka for expansion into rural areas through the District of Muskoka’s Demand Response Transit (DRT), pending funding and future Council Approval.

WHEREAS: in December 2024, Council directed staff to proceed with conducting a Geo Technical Survey for the expectation of a self-supporting communications tower on Florence St.; AND WHEREAS: in January 2025, Council also directed staff to work with the Muskoka Community Land Trust (MCLT) on the transfer of lands on Florence St., and to address the conditions and terms as set out in Attachment #1 of Report DEV-2025- 7, and report back; AND WHEREAS: MCLT has commenced work on the background studies required to support the proposed change in zoning on the lands to Urban Residential high density; AND WHEREAS : the Town's communications tower, occupies a significant portion of the lands; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorizes the reconstruction and replacement of the communication tower on Florence St. as a self-supporting tower, at a cost of no more than $500,000; to be funded from IT Reserve. AND FURTHER THAT: This project be added to the 2025 Capital Project list.

WHEREAS: in 2023, to improve and update infrastructure, Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire commenced steps to improve their communication equipment systems; AND WHEREAS: an adjustment was made to the repeater on the VK Greer School (Port Sydney) to allow for the use of two (2) channels, eliminating one (1) channel to the Operations Dept.; AND WHEREAS: the Operations Department has determined the impact to connectivity was inadequate, and to continue efficiency and for the safety of staff, they procured for a repeater for the Port Sydney tower at a cost of $21,710; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Committee acknowledges the unbudgeted purchase of the repeater located at VK Greer School (Port Sydney) tower for the Operations Dept.; AND FURTHER THAT: the amount of $21,710 be taken from the Information Technology (IT) Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT: the new repeater be added to the IT Capital Plan, as well as the Town's Asset Management Plan; AND FURTHER THAT: $1,450 be included in the Mayor's Draft 2027 budget to reflect the increase capital funding annually due to the increase in IT Capital.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to investigate both short-term and long- term options to support continued physician attraction and retention efforts and report back in 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: An increase to the Muskoka Heritage Place Locomotive Boiler project be approved in 2025 for $60,000 bringing the total 2-year cost to $220,000. AND FURTHER THAT: The $60,000 increase in project costs is to be funded through any donations received towards the project, and Muskoka Heritage Place Hartley Bequest Reserve, including any additional contributions received; AND FURTHER THAT: Any remaining funding requirements for the Muskoka Heritage Place Locomotive Boiler project come from the MHP Capital Replacement Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT: Muskoka Heritage Place Maw House Roof project replacement be advanced to start in 2025, instead of 2027 due to early roof failure at a cost of $10,500 to be funded from the MHP Capital Replacement Reserve.

WHEREAS: some members of Council have put forward a motion to change the time of Regular Council Meetings from 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.; AND WHEREAS: Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the following Option No. be added to paragraph 3: 5(c)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the following amendment to the 2022- 2026 Council and Committee Calendar (adopted by Resolution 286-22): Regular Council Meeting Start Time: 5:30 p.m. Changed to: Regular Council Meeting Start Time: 1:00 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law Numbers 2025-77 to 2025- 88 (inclusive), be reported and passed this 28th day of July 2025: 9.1 By-law 2025- 77 Amending By-law 2024-102 Fees & Charges Schedule - Tax Increment Grant 9.2 By-law 2025- 78 Remuneration and Compensation of Members of Council – 2026-2030 Term 9.3 By-law 2025- 79 Heritage Designation – Madill Church – 254 Old Muskoka Road 9.4 By-law 2025- 80 Deeming By-law – Graham – 311 Echo Bay Road 9.5 By-law 2025- 81 Amending By-law 2022-142 – Appoint Municipal Officials and Committees 9.6 By-law 2025- 82 OSRA – Farley & Barton – 279 Seelys Rd 9.7 By-law 2025- 83 CPPA By-law – Housekeeping 9.8 By-law 2025- 84 CPP – 1596356 Ontario Ltd. – 55 Etwell Road 9.9 By-law 2025- 85 OPA Amendment #8 – Housing Action Plan 9.10 By-law 2025- 86 Amending By-law 2021-52 – Road Names for 911 Civic Addressing Purposes 9.11 By-law 2025- 87 CPP – 10001133565 Ontario Inc. – 592 Golf Course Road 9.12 By-law 2025- 88 Road Assumption By-law – MacKenzie Drive Extension

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 2024-89 – CPP L’Abbe and Stevens – 0 L4C11BR be reported and passed this 28th day of July, 2025.

WHEREAS: on July 28, 2025 the Muskoka Almaguin Ontario Health Team (MAOHT) requested additional funding of $25,000 per year from 2026 - 2028 for the Healthcare Human Resources (HHR) Recruiter Program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a contribution of $25,000 annually be included in the Mayor's Draft Budget for 2026 - 2028 for consideration; AND FURTHER THAT: the annual contribution to the MAOHT be funded through the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the following change to the 2022-2026 Accessibility Advisory Committee Membership, (adopted by Council Resolution 27-23) be approved effective August 1, 2025: Additions: Andrea Clarke Natalie Little, Stanley Moulson

WHEREAS: Committee approved the request for seven (7) light installations in the Downtown Core presented by the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of commerce via resolution GC176-23; AND WHEREAS: The light installation ownership and maintenance has been transferred from the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of commerce to the Huntsville Municipal Accommodation Tax Association (HMATA); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to work with HMATA to facilitate the completion of the approved light installation in the Downtown Core; AND FURTHER THAT: The Director of Operations be authorized to sign any necessary agreements with HMATA.

WHEREAS : Council has been approached by the Huntsville Pickleball Club to install two (2) new pickleball courts, the installation of which would be fully funded (100%) by community donations. AND WHEREAS : members of the Huntsville Pickleball Club would like assurance that the project is approved in principle so they may begin to fundraise for the installation. AND WHEREAS : the Huntsville Community Fund (HCF) was established to collect donor dollars to support Council approved projects, programs or initiatives. AND WHEREAS : funds collected through the HCF are eligible for charitable donation receipts and cannot be refunded to donors so approved projects, programs and/or initiatives must have the support of Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED THAT : the HCF be authorized to collect community donations to support the following project that must be fully funded through community donations in order to be implemented: 1. Installation of two (2) new pickleball courts for the purpose of supporting the Huntsville Pickleball Club. AND FURTHER THAT : staff be directed to identify an appropriate location for the installation of the two (2) new pickleball courts. AND FURTHER THAT : once community donations in the HCF project have reached $200,000, the project be included in the next Community & User Group Budget Requests report to General Committee to identify the location, costing for the installation, ongoing operational costs, and the annual capital contribution required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 8:59 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters pursuant to section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Confidential Report OPS-2025-13 – Land Acquisition labour relations and employee negotiations: Verbal Update – Fire Services Agreement

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the motion with respect to the Confidential Verbal Report - Fire Services Agreement be adopted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Confirmation By-law 2025-91 be received and passed this 28th day of July, 2025.

FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT : We do now adjourn at 9:40 p.m.