Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Dysart et al Municipal Council held in the Council Chambers on Monday, June 7 th, 2010 commencing at 1:00 p.m.

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1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Dysart et al Municipal Council held in the Council Chambers on Monday, June 7 th, 2010 commencing at 1:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: Deputy-Reeve: Councillors: CAO/Clerk: Municipal Planner: Roads Superintendent: Murray Fearrey Bill Davis Andrea Roberts, Derek Knowles, Janis Parker, Dan Kay Tammy McKelvey Pat Martin for a portion of the meeting Brian Nicholson for a portion of the meeting Absent: Councillor Steve Pogue Adoption of Agenda: Res. No , Bill Davis, Andrea Roberts Be it resolved that the Agenda for the meeting of Council of the Corporation of the United Townships of Dysart et al, held on June 7 th, 2010 be adopted. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: Closed Session: Reeve Murray Fearrey regarding Item 4 as he has business dealings with one of the tenderers. Deputy-Reeve Bill Davis regarding Closed Session Item P-2. Councillor Andrea Roberts regarding Planning Agenda Item P-18 Lands of Deremo, Industrial Park Road as she is the owner of the adjacent land. Res. No , Andrea Roberts, Bill Davis Be it resolved that the Council close the meeting pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended in order to address a matter pertaining to the security of the property of the Municipality or local board; and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board. Time: 1:00 p.m. Open Session: Res. No , Andrea Roberts, Bill Davis Be it resolved that the closed session of the meeting be adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Fire Fighter Recruitment: Res. No , Bill Davis, Derek Knowles Be it resolved that Council appoints Greg Phippen and Derek Wilson as firefighters for the Dysart Fire Department.

2 June 7, 2010 Page 2 of 15 Memo from CAO/Clerk Re: 2010 Landfill Maintenance Tenders: Reeve Murray Fearrey having previously declared a pecuniary interest, left the meeting and refrained from all discussion and voting on this matter. Deputy-Reeve Davis assumed the role of the Chair for this item on the agenda. Council reviewed the memo from the CAO regarding the Landfill Maintenance Tenders. Brian Nicholson, Roads Superintendent, explained that historical data was utilized to determine present day values and the staff recommendation is based on these costs. Res. No , Andrea Roberts, Derek Knowles Be it resolved that Council awards the tender for Landfill Cover and Compaction Maintenance for one (1) year only as follows: Haliburton, South Bay & West Bay Sites Ontario Ltd. (Derek Bain) Kennisis & West Guilford Sites C.L.L. Excavating (Pat Cowen) Violence in the Workplace & Workplace Harassment Policies: Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trails Re: Trail Extension Res. No , Derek Knowles, Andrea Roberts Be it resolved that Council adopts the Violence in the Workplace Policy and the Workplace Harassment Policy. The correspondence from the Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trail Association was reviewed by Council. Res. No , Bill Davis, Andrea Roberts Be it resolved that Council authorizes the Haliburton Nordic Trails to extend the Glebe Park Cross Country Trail System on Township Lots 11, 12 & 13, Concession 10, located west of Glebe Park. Haliburton County Folk Society Youth Div. Re Request to hold car wash: By-law No , Accept Conveyance of land from K. Roberts: The correspondence from the Haliburton County Folk Society Youth Division requesting to hold a car wash at the Head Lake Park boat launch was reviewed by Council. After a brief discussion, Council concluded that due to environmental issues regarding the lake they would have to deny this request. Res. No , Dan Kay, Janis Parker Be it resolved that By-law No , being a By-law to accept the conveyance of land for road purposes from K. Roberts, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and the Corporate Seal attached thereto.

3 June 7, 2010 Page 3 of 15 Mrs. Pat Martin, Municipal Planner was in attendance for this portion of the meeting. By-law ZBA, By-law (Authorize Agr t)- Lands of Cornwall: Council considered By-law , which is a zoning by-law for the lands for Cornwall. Council also considered By-law , which is a by-law to authorize execution of the corresponding severance agreement. Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall have consent from the Haliburton County Land Division Committee to sever one of their properties on Drag Lake into two parcels. They also have consent to add additional land from an adjacent property to the retained lands of the first application (H-006/09 and H-080/09). The public meeting for this file was held on November 2nd, There were no particular concerns identified and the Public Meeting Committee recommends approval of the by-law following the approval of the site evaluation report that is required to support the application. The County has now completed their peer review of the report. After a brief discussion, the following resolutions were passed: Res. No , Derek Knowles, Bill Davis "Be it resolved that By-law , which is a by-law to amend By-law as amended, by changing the zone on Part Lot 3, Concession 6, in the geographic Township of Dudley, from "WR4L" (the Waterfront Residential Type 4L zone) and "RU1L" (Rural Type 1L) to "WR3L" (the Waterfront Residential Type 3L zone), be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and the Corporate Seal attached thereto. (Ref. Cornwall Roll No ) Res. No , Bill Davis, Derek Knowles Be it resolved that By-law , being a by-law to authorize the Reeve and the CAO/Clerk to execute a Severance Agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall for their property described generally as Part of Lot 3, in Concession 6, in the Township of Dudley be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and the Corporate Seal attached thereto. (Ref. Cornwall Roll No ) By-law (Close ORA) Adjacent to Lands of Greif Bros.): Council reviewed By-law , which is a by-law to close and convey a portion of the original road allowance between Lots 20 and 21, in Concession 8, Township of Harburn. This road allowance will be exchanged for two blocks within subdivision 46T and is part of the consideration for parkland dedication for condominium/subdivision applications 46T-09/001 to 46T inclusive.

4 June 7, 2010 Page 4 of 15 By-law (Close ORA) Adjacent to Lands of Greif Bros.) (continued): The notice and circulation requirements for this file are now complete and no particular concerns have been identified. Res. No , Dan Kay, Janis Parker "Be it resolved that By-law , which is a by-law to stop up, close and convey a portion of the original road allowance between Lots 20 and 21, in Concession 8, in the geographic Township of Harburn, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and the Corporate Seal attached thereto. (Ref. Greif 46T Roll No ) Purchase R/A (Adjacent to the Lands of Greif Bros.): Council reviewed an application by Greif Bros. Canada Inc. to purchase part of the un-assumed road allowance extending from the end of Pine Point Road. This will become part of the common element roadway that will provide access to subdivision 46T and will satisfy a condition of condominium application 46T Res. No , Dan Kay, Janis Parker Be it resolved that Council agrees to process an application by Greif Bros Canada Inc. to close and purchase part of an unopen road allowance, at the end of Pine Point Road, which is generally described as part of the road allowance shown on Plan 524, all of the 1 foot reserve shown on Plan 524, Part 2, Plan 19R-3138 and Part 1, Plan 19R-5055, in the geographic Township of Harburn. These lands are to become part of the common elements condominium road proposed by the owner with respect to files 46T and 46T Processing of this application will be in accordance with our standard procedures to close and convey road allowances. The purchase price will be set by appraisal. All costs to process the application, including the appraisal, survey, legal and application fees will be at the applicant's expense. These lands are declared surplus. (Ref. Greif - Roll No ) Purchase ORA (Adjacent to the Lands of Boice): Council reviewed an application by Mr. Barry Boice to purchase part of the original road allowance between Concessions 8 and 9 in Lot 35. Mr. Nicholson, the Road Superintendent was in attendance for the discussion. Mr. Boice owns a gravel pit that straddles this road allowance. He would like continuous ownership to simplify his application for a license under the Aggregate Resources Act.

5 June 7, 2010 Page 5 of 15 Purchase ORA (Adjacent to the Lands of Boice) (continued): Council reviewed an appraisal of the value of gravel on the road allowance, prepared by the Road Superintendent. Mr. Nicholson confirmed that the material was good material and useful for winter sand. Res. No , Dan Kay, Janis Parker Be it resolved that Council agrees to process an application by Mr. Boice to close and purchase part of the original road allowance between Concessions 8 and 9, in Lot 35, in the geographic Township of Guilford. Processing will be in accordance with our standard procedures to close and convey road allowances. The purchase price of the road allowance will be set by an appraisal based upon the value of gravel on the road allowance. All costs to process the application, including the survey, legal and applications fees will be at the applicant's expense. These lands are declared surplus. (Ref. Boice - Roll No ) Purchase R/A (Lands of Defoe): Council reviewed an application by Mr. and Mrs. Defoe to purchase part of the road allowance shown on Plan 362. Curry Road bisects the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Defoe, compromising the lot for building purposes. Mr. and Mrs. Defoe submitted a previous application in 2007, which was processed (By-law ). However, they later learned that the Health Unit would not approve a septic system for the newly created lot. The new application proposes additional land that will accommodate both a building envelope and a septic envelope. Res. No , Dan Kay, Janis Parker Be it resolved that Council agrees to process an application by Mr. and Mrs. Defoe to close and purchase part of the unopened road allowance for Curry Road, shown on Plan 362, in the geographic Township of Harburn. Processing will be in accordance with our standard procedures to close and convey road allowances. The un-opened portion of the road allowance will be exchanged for a deed to the actual location for Curry Road. The applicants will be responsible for all application fees and survey fees. Each party will be responsible for their own legal fees. These lands are declared surplus. (Ref. Defoe - Roll No ) Purchase ORA (Adjacent to the Lands of Feder): Mr. and Mrs. Feder have made a request to purchase a portion of the original road allowance adjacent to their property on Haliburton Lake. Their boathouse and their well encroach upon this road allowance.

6 June 7, 2010 Page 6 of 15 Purchase ORA (Adjacent to the Lands of Feder) (cont d): Purchase SRA - (Adjacent to the Lands of Page): Several members of Council visited the site on May 22 nd, They reported that Mr. and Mrs. Feder will submit a new proposal based upon the discussion at this site meeting. Council reviewed an application by Mr. and Mrs. Page to purchase part of the shore road allowance in front of their property on Kashagawigamog Lake. They own a boathouse that was first assessed for tax purposes in It was also noted that there is a new shed on the road allowance, which has not been assessed for tax purposes. Given the history of development on the property, Council agreed to recognize the boathouse, but asked for removal of the shed. Res. No , Derek Knowles, Andrea Roberts Be it resolved that Council approves for processing an application by Mr. and Mrs. Page to purchase a portion of the shore road allowance along the shore of Kashagawigamog Lake in front of their lands in Lot 6, Concession 7, in the geographic Township of Dysart. These lands are declared surplus. The small shed on the shore road allowance south-west of the existing boathouse is to be removed. (Ref. Page - Roll No ) Purchase SRA, Permission to Use Road Allowance (Adjacent to the Lands of Abernethy): Council reviewed an application by Mr. and Mrs. Abernethy to purchase part of the shore road allowance in front of their property on Kashagawigamog Lake. They also requested permission to recognize the location of their driveway, which is partially located on the original road allowance between Concessions 7 and 8, adjacent to their property. After a brief discussion, the following resolutions were passed: Res. No , Derek Knowles, Andrea Roberts Be it resolved that Council approves for processing an application by Mr. and Mrs. Abernethy to purchase a portion of the shore road allowance along the shore of Kashagawigamog Lake in front of their lands in Lot 7, Concession 8, in the geographic Township of Dysart. These lands are declared surplus. (Ref Abernethy - Roll No )

7 June 7, 2010 Page 7 of 15 Res. No , Bill Davis, Derek Knowles Purchase SRA, Permission to Be it resolved that Council grants permission to Mr. and Mrs. Use Road Abernethy, being the owner of Part Lot 7, Concession 8, Lot 1 Allowance Plan 138 (Roll No ), in the geographic Township of (Adjacent to the Dysart to use a portion of the original road allowance between Lands of Concessions 7 and 8, in Lot 7, for a driveway access to their Abernethy) lands. Use is restricted to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The (continued): location of the proposed driveway is shown on the sketch attached to the signed Standard Acknowledgement Form. Permission extends to heirs, executors and invited guests and is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Municipality's standard acknowledgement form for use of road allowances. (Ref. Abernethy Roll No ) Permission to Use Road Allowance (Adjacent to the Lands of Bounsall): Council reviewed a request by Mr. Bounsall for permission to use the un-assumed road allowance for Spruce Avenue for access to his property, which fronts on Sunnyside Street. Sunnyside Street is steep at this location. The easiest access to the property is from the un-assumed road allowance for Spruce Avenue. Council first reviewed this request at the meeting of May 10 th, The Road Superintendent, Mr. Brian Nicholson was in attendance to answer questions on drainage. He confirmed that he has visited the property with the applicant and they discussed drainage issues. Res. No , Andrea Roberts, Bill Davis Be it resolved that Council grants permission to Mr. David Bounsall, being the owner of Part Lot 18, Concession 8, Part Lot 1 and Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 1 (Roll Nos and ), in the geographic Township of Dysart to use a portion of the un-assumed road allowance for Spruce Avenue shown on Plan 1, for a driveway access to his lands. Use is restricted to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The location of proposed driveway is shown on the sketch attached to the signed Standard Acknowledgement Form. Drainage is to be directed as shown on the said sketch and maintained by the owner. Permission extends to heirs, executors and invited guests and is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Municipality's standard acknowledgement form for use of road allowances. (Ref. Bounsall Roll No and ) Permission to Use Road Allowance (Sean Muldoon): Council reviewed a request by Mr. Muldoon for permission to use the original road allowance between Lots 11 and 12, in Concession 3, in the Township of Dudley, for access to Long Lake. Mr. Muldoon attended to discuss his request.

8 June 7, 2010 Page 8 of 15 Permission to Use Road Allowance Mr. Muldoon explained that he owns a backlot along Precipice Road and does not have direct access to either Long lake or Miskwabi Lake. He would like to construct a footpath to access (Sean Long Lake. He does not propose to cut any trees, but rather Muldoon) (continued): will clear some of the undergrowth. He would like to use part of Block A, Plan 511 so that he can construct the trail with switchbacks. He plans to install french drains to address drainage issues and surface treat the trail with limestone screening. Council noted that this road allowance is very steep. A neighbouring property owner, who planned to create a trail for snowmobile access, was refused permission because of the topography. Council deferred a decision on the matter to allow Councillor Knowles the opportunity to visit the property with Mr. Muldoon. By-law Deeming (Lands of Schell): Council reviewed By-law , which is a deeming by-law for the lands of Schell on Redstone Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Schell are purchasing additional land from their neighbour, Mrs. Stockford (File H-108/09) to resolve an occupational issue with respect to their driveway. This by-law will allow the land to merge with their subdivision lot. Res. No , Janis Parker, Dan Kay Be it resolved that By-law , which is a by-law to deem Lot 37, Registered Plan 572, in the geographic Township of Guilford not to be within a plan of subdivision for the purpose of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.p.13, as amended be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and the Corporate Seal attached thereto. This By-law is intended to allow the severed parcel of application for consent H-108/09 to merge with Lot 37, Plan 572. (Ref. Schell - Roll No ) Draft Licence of Occupation (Andrew & Evonne Jack): Council reviewed the draft license of occupation agreement with respect to a request from Mr. and Mrs. Jack to use the original road allowance between Concessions 7 and 8, which leads to Kashagawigamog Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Jack would like to install a dock on the road allowance. Councillor Knowles noted that he would like to visit the property before making a decision. Council also requested that staff provide pictures of the road allowance for the next meeting. Renew Licence of Occupation (Blue Herson Boat Launch Association): Council reviewed the license of occupation agreement with the Blue Heron Boat Launch Association for their mainland parking and docking facilities on Blue Heron Trail. This license will expire on July 31 st, Council requested that staff prepare a renewal of the agreement using the same term and license fee that was required for the original agreement. The draft agreement will be forwarded to the Association for their comments.

9 June 7, 2010 Page 9 of 15 Draft Site Plan Council reviewed the draft site plan agreement for the lands of Agreement Direct Pellet Industries Inc. Mr. Tom Smith and Mr. Bradley (Lands of Lyons were in attendance. Direct Pellet Industries): Mr. Smith briefly introduced the project and explained his client's operation. They use kiln-dried waste material from hardwood flooring companies and other businesses that have waste wood products. When asked if they would take waste building material, diverted from our landfill site, Mr. Lyons noted that he is prepared to discuss this further. Council discussed and gave direction to staff on the security that would be requested for the project. Res. No , Bill Davis, Derek Knowles Be it resolved that Council approves in principle the draft site plan agreement with Direct Pellet Industries Inc. for their property in Part Lot 33, Concession 5, in the geographic Township of Dysart. Security is set at $4, Council directs staff to circulate the agreement to the owner for his comments. (Ref. Direct Pellet Industries Roll No ) H-049/10 (Lands of Twelves): Council reviewed the staff report for application for consent H- 049/10 for the lands of Twelves. Dr. Twelves proposes to sever land from his property for addition to his neighbour's property. Res. No , Janis Parker, Dan Kay "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of Application for Consent H-049/2010, subject to the following 1. Severed parcel is to be added to Roll No Zoning By-law permits a maximum of 2 accessory buildings on a lot. The owner is to either remove 2 accessory buildings or combine the accessory buildings so that the lot (retained parcel) complies with the provisions of the Zoning By-law. 3. An Ontario Land Surveyor is to confirm that all buildings and structures on the retained parcel comply to the applicable setback from the newly created lot line. 4. The registered owners are to pay any outstanding taxes. 5. Prior to the endorsement of the deeds, the applicant is to provide a clearance letter from the Municipality to the Land Division Committee, confirming that conditions 2, 3 and 4 have been fulfilled. (Ref. Twelves Roll No )

10 June 7, 2010 Page 10 of 15 H-054/10 Council reviewed the staff report for applications for consent H- H-055/10 054/10 and H-055/10 for the lands of Clarke and Mifsud, (Lands of located off Koshlong Lake Road. These applications grant a Clarke & right of way to a neighbouring property owner over an existing Mifsud): private road. After a brief discussion, the following resolutions were passed: Res. No , Derek Knowles, Andrea Roberts "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of Application for Consent H-54/2010, subject to the following 1. For right of way purposes only for the benefit of Roll No ). (Ref. Clarke Roll No ) Res. No , Derek Knowles, Andrea Roberts Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of Application for Consent H-55/2010, subject to the following 1. For right of way purposes only for the benefit of Roll No ). (Ref. Mifsud Roll No ) H-056/10 H-057/10 H-058/10 H-059/10 H-060/10 H-061/10 (Kadoke et al): Council reviewed the staff report for applications for consent H- 056/10 through H-061/10 inclusive, which apply to the lands of Kadoke et al. The subject lands are located on Fred Jones Road. Access to these lots from Fred Jones Road is very steep. These applications will grant a right of way over a new private drive that will provide safer access to the lots. After a brief discussion, the following resolutions were passed: Res. No , Derek Knowles, Andrea Roberts "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of Application for Consent H-56/2010, subject to the following 1. For right of way purposes only for the benefit of the identified properties. 2. The registered owner is to pay any outstanding taxes. 3. Prior to the endorsement of the deeds, the applicant is to provide a clearance letter from the Municipality to the Land Division Committee, confirming that Condition No. 2 has been fulfilled. (Ref. Kadoke Roll No )

11 June 7, 2010 Page 11 of 15 H-056/10 Res. No , Derek Knowles, Andrea Roberts H-057/10 H-058/10 "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of H-059/10 Application for Consent H-57/2010, subject to the following H-060/10 H-061/10 (Kadoke et al) 1. For right of way purposes only for the benefit of the identified (continued): properties. 2. The registered owner is to pay any outstanding taxes. 3. Prior to the endorsement of the deeds, the applicant is to provide a clearance letter from the Municipality to the Land Division Committee, confirming that Condition No. 2 has been fulfilled. (Ref. Kadoke Roll No ) Res. No , Andrea Roberts, Derek Knowles "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of Application for Consent H-58/2010, subject to the following 1. For right of way purposes only for the benefit of the identified properties. 2. The site development plan prepared for the 2006 severance applications is to be updated to show the proposed access road and the location is to be endorsed by the author of the site evaluation report. 3. The registered owner is to pay any outstanding taxes. 4. Prior to the endorsement of the deeds, the applicant is to provide a clearance letter from the Municipality to the Land Division Committee, confirming that conditions 2 and 3 have been fulfilled. (Ref. Kadoke Roll No ) Res. No , Bill Davis, Derek Knowles "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of Application for Consent H-59/2010, subject to the following 1. For right of way purposes only for the benefit of the identified properties. 2. The site development plan prepared for the 2006 severance applications is to be updated to show the proposed access road and the location is to be endorsed by the author of the site evaluation report. 3. The registered owner is to pay any outstanding taxes. 4. Prior to the endorsement of the deeds, the applicant is to provide a clearance letter from the Municipality to the Land Division Committee, confirming that conditions 2 and 3 have been fulfilled. (Ref. Kadoke Roll No )

12 June 7, 2010 Page 12 of 15 H-056/10 Res. No , Bill Davis, Derek Knowles H-057/10 H-058/10 "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of H-059/10 Application for Consent H-60/2010, subject to the following H-060/10 H-061/10 (Kadoke et al) 1. For right of way purposes only for the benefit of the identified (continued): properties. 2. The site development plan prepared for the 2006 severance applications is to be updated to show the proposed access road and the location is to be endorsed by the author of the site evaluation report. 3. The registered owner is to pay any outstanding taxes. 4. Prior to the endorsement of the deeds, the applicant is to provide a clearance letter from the Municipality to the Land Division Committee, confirming that conditions 2 and 3 have been fulfilled. (Ref. Kadoke Roll No ) Res. No , Janis Parker, Bill Davis "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of Application for Consent H-61/2010, subject to the following 1. For right of way purposes only for the benefit of the identified properties. 2. The site development plan prepared for the 2006 severance applications is to be updated to show the proposed access road and the location is to be endorsed by the author of the site evaluation report. 3. The registered owner is to pay any outstanding taxes. 4. Prior to the endorsement of the deeds, the applicant is to provide a clearance letter from the Municipality to the Land Division Committee, confirming that conditions 2 and 3 have been fulfilled. (Ref. Kadoke Roll No ) H-063/10 (Lands of Deremo): Councillor Andrea Roberts having previously declared a pecuniary interest left the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. Council reviewed the staff report for application for consent H- 063/10 for the lands of Deremo. Ms. Deremo proposes to sever her property into two lots. One lot will have frontage on Sandford Court and will be use for rural residential purposes. The second lot will have frontage on Industrial Park Road and will be used for commercial purposes.

13 June 7, 2010 Page 13 of 15 H-063/10 Res. No , Bill Davis, Derek Knowles (Lands of Deremo) "Be it resolved that Council recommends approval of (continued): Application for Consent H-63/2010, subject to the following 1. Subject to an amendment to a Zoning By-law to zone the severed parcel for the intended commercial use and to specifically exclude residential use of the parcel. The owner is to make application with the Municipality. 2. Subject to the submission of a site development plan for the severed parcel to demonstrate the proper development of the lands. In particular, the plan is to address slopes, drainage, the proposed driveway entrance, a suitable building envelope, well envelope and septic envelope. 3. Settlement of 2% parkland dedication or cash in lieu of parkland for the severed lot ($175.00). 4. Subject to an entrance permit from the Municipality Roads Supervisor for the severed lot. 5. OLS to confirm in writing that the severed parcel complies to the applicable lot area requirements as defined by Section 2.75 of By-law , and as zoned by the by-law required by Condition No. 1 above. 6. Applicant to submit the preliminary plan to the Municipal Planner for review and approval. 7. Registered owner to pay all outstanding taxes. 8. Prior to the endorsement of the deeds, applicant to provide a clearance letter from the Municipality to the Land Division Committee, confirming that conditions 1 through 7 inclusive have been fulfilled. (Ref. Deremo Roll No ) Severance Proposal (Harcourt Timber Holdings Ltd.): Council reviewed the staff report for a severance proposal for the lands of Harcourt Timber Holdings Ltd. on County Road 10 adjacent to Elephant Lake. Mr. Greg Bishop attended to discuss the proposal. It was noted that the Elephant Lake Wetland is located in the general vicinity of the subject lands. No development is permitted within the wetland. No development is permitted within 120 metres of the wetland unless an environmental impact study is completed. Council noted that this is an opportunity to negotiate alternate access to Harcourt Park. Council agreed to consider an application for the proposal, subject to the Municipality's standard conditions and the public review process. The Municipal conditions will address the protection of the wetland feature and access to Harcourt Park.

14 June 7, 2010 Page 14 of 15 Severance Council reviewed the staff report for a severance proposal for Proposal the lands of Harcourt Timber Holdings Ltd. on County Road 15 (Harcourt adjacent to Allen Lake. Mr. Greg Bishop attended to discuss Timber the proposal. Holdings Ltd.) It was noted that Allen Lake is managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources as a lake trout lake and identified as a Policy 2 lake (highly sensitive to additional development) by the Ministry of the Environment. No additional lots are permitted on the lake and all new lots must be in excess of 300 metres from the lakes. The proposal has been designed to address this constraint. Council agreed to consider an application for the proposal, subject to the Municipality's standard conditions and the public review process. Severance Proposal (Harcourt Timber Holdings Ltd.) Council reviewed the staff report for a severance proposal for the lands of Harcourt Timber Holdings Ltd. on County Road 15 adjacent to Big Barnum Lake. Mr. Greg Bishop attended to discuss the proposal. It was noted that the area around the Irondale River, which crosses the front of this property, has been identified on the County's Wetland mapping. This mapping is used as a screening tool. No development is permitted in the wetland. If development is proposed within the adjacent lands (defined as 120 metres from the wetland) an environmental impact assessment is required. This study may be "scoped" by the approval authority. Council agreed to consider an application for the proposal, subject to the Municipality's standard conditions and the public review process. The Municipal conditions will address the protection of the wetland feature. Use of ORA (G. Crayden- Wonderland Road): Mr. Gary Crayden attended Council to express his concern about Council's decision to issue a license of occupation agreement to Mr. and Mrs. Jack for an original road allowance leading from Wonderland Road to Kashagawigamog Lake. Mr. Crayden read from a prepared statement that he had submitted to Council. He explained his understanding of the ownership and past use of the dock and road allowance. MOE to County of Haliburton (Conditions of Draft Approval Greif Bros.): Information: Upcoming Meetings: Council reviewed correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment with respect to files 46T to 46T inclusive. Council requested that staff arrange a meeting with the Ministry of the Environment to discuss these conditions further. Council received the following as information: a) Correspondence: Bushwolf Lake b) Newsletter: Baptiste Lake (available in Planning Department) Public Meeting: July 5 th, 2010.

15 June 7, 2010 Page 15 of 15 Confirmation Res. No , Bill Davis, Andrea Roberts By-law: Be it resolved that By-law No , being a By-law to confirm proceedings of the Council meeting held on June 7 th, 2010, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and the Corporate Seal attached thereto. Adjournment: Res. No , Andrea Roberts, Bill Davis Be it resolved that Council adjourn at 3:53 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council, unless called prior to that time by the Reeve. REEVE CAO/CLERK