TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday, June 20, :00 p.m. Town Council Chambers Page 1

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1 Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor G. Smith called the meeting to order at and the following were recorded as being present: Council Members: Regrets: Staff: Mayor, G. Smith (Chair) Councillor, S. Clement Councillor, L. Giaschi-Pacini Councillor, B. McMurray Councillor, M. Quemby Councillor, C. Wilson Councillor, A. Buie Chief Administrative Officer, J. Sisson Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, L. McDonald Director of Finance/Treasurer, S. Rettie Director of Planning, C. Kelley 2. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor, C. Wilson declared a direct pecuniary interest under Item 7.2 Section B: Motion 18-PD Bell Microcells on Municipal Facilities due to working for the parent company. 3. PUBLIC MEETINGS 4. DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 5. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 5.1 Special Council Meeting May 29, TC-096 That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on May 29, 2018, be confirmed.

2 Page Council Meeting May 30, TC-097 That the minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 30, 2018, be confirmed. 6. CORRESPONDENCE 7. STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES 7.1 General Committee Minutes June 12, 2018 Section A 18-TC-098 That the information items and recommendations identified as Section A from the General Committee meeting held on June 12, 2018 be adopted. 7.2 Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 13, 2018 Section A 18-TC-099 That the information items and recommendations identified as Section A from the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on June 13, 2018 be adopted. Section B 18-TC-100 That the information items and recommendations identified as Section B from the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on June 13, 2018 be adopted. Councillor, C. Wilson left the room and did not participate in the discussion or vote regarding the preceding matter due to a pecuniary interest declared. (see item #2)

3 Page 3 8. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1. Bracebridge Public Library Board (Councillor, C. Wilson) Councillor, C. Wilson, reviewed Library activities including a staffing update, grant funding, and annual report Bracebridge BIA Board of Management (Councillor, C. Wilson) Councillor, C. Wilson advised of BIA activities including the annual downtown spring clean-up and various events, a donation to the Canada Day event and the part time BIA events coordinator position recruitment Muskoka Lifestyle Centre (Councillor, L. Giaschi-Pacini) 8.4. Local Northern Ontario School of Medicine Group (Councillor, L. Giaschi-Pacini) 8.5. Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce (Councillor, A. Buie) 8.6. Muskoka Heritage Trust Nature Reserves (Councillor, M. Quemby) 8.7. Bracebridge Arts Council Board () provided an update on Bracebridge Arts Council Board activities including a donation and upgrades to the Rene M. Caisse Theatre, update on the partnership agreement with Trillium Lakelands District School Board and new member recruitment Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board/Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (Mayor, G. Smith) 9. OLD BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 10. NEW BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

4 Page DISTRICT INFORMATION ITEMS Community Services (Councillor, S. Clement) Councillor, S. Clement reported on the Community Services Committee meeting No. CS held June 20, Engineering and Public Works () reported on the Engineering and Public Works meeting No. PW held June 20, Planning and Economic Development (Councillor, L. Giaschi-Pacini) Corporate and Emergency Services (Mayor, G. Smith) 12. WARD INFORMATION ITEMS Bracebridge Ward (Councillor, C. Wilson) Councillor, C. Wilson provided an update on Woodchester Villa programing Monck/Muskoka Ward (Councillor, M. Quemby) Macaulay Ward (Councillor, R. Maloney) advised of his attendance at the Macaulay Public School Parent Council meeting providing an update on the active transportation trail Draper Ward (Councillor, A. Buie) Oakley Ward (Councillor, B. McMurray) Councillor, B. McMurray advised of concerns related to the condition of the boat launch at Pine Lake, provided an update on area road works and highlighted the upcoming Canada Day celebrations at the Village Square.

5 Page BY-LAWS Section A 18-TC ANNOUNCEMENTS That the following bill be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: Bill No. 41 (By-law No ) A By-Law of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge to Authorize Execution of a Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Main Streets Revitalization Initiatives Funds Between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge (18-PD-045) (Ontario s Main Street Revitalization Initiative) Councillor, S. Clement shared positive feedback related to the Downtown area received from visitors to Bracebridge. advised of his attendance at the Muskoka Airport for the inaugural flight event for Fly GTA, open house event at Westlawn B&B and noted the ground breaking for Hospice Muskoka being held tomorrow night. Councillor, L. Giaschi-Pacini noted her attendance at various community events including the inaugural flight event at the Muskoka Airport, Father s Day car show, opening of Mama Bears and the opening of the Blitzen Balloon ride at Santa s Village. Mayor, G. Smith advised of community events including the opening of the Jar Bar Juice Bar, Alzheimer s Walk Muskoka, Westlawn B&B opening event, Tim Hortons Camp Day, Muskoka Pioneers Army Cadet Review, Big Brothers Big Sisters Barbecue, Blitzen Balloon Ride opening, Venture Fest, Father s Day Car Show, St. Johns Ambulance flag raising, and T s Hair Salon opening. He noted the change in Provincial Government highlighting the work done with the previous government and that the Town was looking forward to working with the new government. 15. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, CLOSED SESSION 16. RESOLUTIONS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION

6 Page CONFIRMING BY-LAW 18-TC ADJOURNMENT That the following bill be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: Bill No. 42 (By-law No ) A By-law of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 20 th of June, TC-103 That Council adjourn until the next regular meeting or any special meeting called by the Mayor. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Mayor, Graydon Smith Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Lori McDonald