Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the following Council meeting minutes be adopted as printed and circulated:  Regular Council - July 28, 2025  Special Planning Council - August 8, 2025  Planning Council - September 10, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the General Committee meeting minutes dated July 30, 2025 and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated July 29, 2025 and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated.

WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville is committed to improving access to active transportation; AND WHEREAS: school zones are an especially important area to prioritize road safety; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct staff to apply for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' "Safe and Active School Routes" funding opportunity; AND FURTHER THAT: staff be directed to collaborate with the District Municipality of Muskoka and the Trillium Lakelands District School Board to plan, install, and monitor the efficacy of active transportation infrastructure around schools in the Town of Huntsville.

FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Resolution 9-25 be amended as follows: Striking out the following: to formally wind up the trust and relieve the Town of its obligation as trustee pursuant to the terms of the 1951 Agreement and include in the Court Order a statutory declaration; Inserting after “Court Order”: to amend terms of the trust agreement created by the 1951 Agreement pursuant to the Cy-Près Doctrine and to include; Adding the following after the first paragraph: AND FURTHER THAT: a new trust agreement be prepared, in consultation with the Mary Lake Association, to maintain the use of the property for Youth Education and Recreation Purposes, to the satisfaction of the CAO; AND FURTHER THAT: the CAO be authorized to execute all documents related to obtaining the Court Order; AND FURTHER THAT: staff be directed to report back on any Procedural By-law amendments required to accommodate the Advisory Panel.

FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the following be inserted after “Option”: Approve the proposed commemorative naming and proceed with the ordering and installing of necessary new signage for the naming of the baseball diamond, at a cost not to exceed $500, to be funded through the approved 2026 parks operation budget as

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: staff be directed to proceed with Option 1. - Approve the proposed commemorative naming and proceed with the ordering and installing of necessary new signage for the naming of the baseball diamond, at a cost not to exceed $500, to be funded through the approved 2026 parks operation budget as identified in Report CORP-2025-64 with respect to the naming of the McCulley Robertson Recreation Park Diamond F to Selkirk Diamond.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law Numbers 2025-94 to 2025-102 (inclusive), be reported as passed this 22nd day of September 2025: 9.1 By-law 2025-94 Amendment to By-law 2025-66, Delegate Authority (Cemetery Trust Funds - Investment Management) 9.2 By-law 2025-95 Amendment to By-law 2022-49, Appoint Statutory Officials 9.3 By-law 2025-96 CPPA - Stevenson - 90 South Mary Lake Road 9.4 By-law 2025-97 CPPA - Harrower Properties Inc. - 2 Crescent Road 9.5 By-law 2025-98 CPPA - Antosiak & Earl - 569 Ripple Lane 9.6 By-law 2025-99 CPPA - Culham & Steinhoff - 200 Mica Mine Road 9.7 By-law 2025-100 CPPA - Muskoka Community Land Trust - 40 Florence St. W., 17 Frederick St., Abraham Rd. 9.8 By-law 2025-101 OSRA - Barkey - 300 West Brown's Road 9.9 By-law 2025-102 OSRA - Fitter - 781 Canal Road

WHEREAS: Committee provided $15,000 in the Town’s 2023 Budget for the Explorers’ Edge (RTO12) Catalyst Housing project in the Town of Huntsville through the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve (GC162-23); AND WHEREAS: the Catalyst Housing project research phase did not yield the results as anticipated and Explorers’ Edge (RTO12) consequently paused the remaining phases of the project; AND WHEREAS: the pausing of the project resulted in unspent funds of $7,500 from the original contribution from the Town; AND WHEREAS: A strategic partnership has been proposed to utilize the remaining funds for the following initiatives: An inclusive service excellence Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) workshop for local tourism and hospitality businesses; and Lakehead University Tourism Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program delivered through Huntsville High School; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the continued collaboration with Explorers’ Edge (RTO12) for both proposed projects to strengthen Huntsville’s tourism industry through workforce development and continued partnership.

WHEREAS: the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) has operated the River Mill Park rink project for the past several years; AND WHEREAS: the River Mill Park rink project has been proven to be a successful amenity that benefits residents, local business, and visitors; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Council approves the River Mill Park rink project to be delivered by the Chamber for a term of 5 years with the option of 3 extensions of 5 years each; AND FURTHER THAT : all park fees be waived annually for the partial use of River Mill Park related to the rink; AND FURTHER THAT: the Director of Operations be authorized to sign a Park Service Agreement with the Chamber, including the required insurance, indemnification, and roles and responsibilities relating to the rink.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Draft audited Town of Huntsville Trust Fund Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, as prepared by Pahapill and Associates be received and approved.

FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Draft audited Town of Huntsville Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, as prepared by Pahapill and Associates be received and approved.

WHEREAS: the Strategic Plan, adopted by Council in January 2024, includes a focus on Balanced Growth, Protected Natural Environment, and a commitment to review planning legislation and policies to support flexibility and optimize land use, including in rural areas, to address different community needs; AND WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville Official Plan was adopted in 2019 and implemented a significant number of policies intended to ensure that natural heritage matters are evaluated through planning approvals; AND WHEREAS: to implement the 2019 Official Plan, the Town of Huntsville established itself as a leader in Ontario in development review streamlining through the implementation of a Town-wide Community Planning Permit System, (the Community Planning Permit By-law (CPPBL), in effect since January 2023; AND WHEREAS: Planning legislation and policies are continually evolving and the need to streamline the development review process to support flexibility and optimize land use remains a strategic priority for the Town; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to engage a consultant to initiate a policy and process review of the Community Planning Permit By-law, to ensure that policies and procedures are in place that will achieve Council’s commitment to balanced growth, protecting the natural environment and development review efficiencies and streamlining; AND FURTHER THAT: the review be funded from the Planning Policy Reserve.

WHEREAS: the Rotary Club of Huntsville has been a long-standing community partner; AND WHEREAS: over several years, Town of Huntsville Councils have approved various installations by the Rotary Club of Huntsville throughout various Town Parks & Trails; AND WHEREAS : Town staff recommend an overarching agreement be put in place to assist with clarifying roles and responsibilities regarding the various installations; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Council directs staff to prepare an agreement with the Rotary Club of Huntsville outlining roles and responsibilities for the various installations by the Club with a term of 5 years and allowing for up to 3 extensions of 5 years each; AND FURTHER THAT : the Director of Operations be authorized to sign a Park Service Agreement with the Rotary Club of Huntsville.

FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the following change to the 2022-2026 Accessibility Advisory Committee Membership, (adopted by Council Resolution 27-23) be approved: Deletion - Stanley Moulson

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 7:44 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters pursuant to section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: ( f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Update on 2024 Cyber Security Incident (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: OLT-25-000636 - CPPA/19/2025 - Summit GP Inc. - 119 and 195 Town Line Road East (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; Verbal Update on Report OPS-2025-13 (Land Acquisition)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised that the Town of Huntsville will be participating in Case No. OLT-25-000636; AND FURTHER THAT: any costs associated with this appeal be funded from the Reserve – Ontario Land Tribunal.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Confirmation By-law 2025-103 be received and passed this 22nd day of September 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: We do now adjourn at 9:06 p.m.