Municipal Services Committee (PW)

it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Development Services Department Update including the Permit and Application Year to Year Comparison and the October 2024 Permit and Application Activity be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2024-33.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the private roads off R12A be named Redwing Lane, Highlife Lane, Stargazer Lane and Higginson Trail Lane, as presented in MSC report DS-2024-34.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff proceed with the 2025 civic addressing projects as outlined in this report pending 2025 budget approval, as presented in MSC Report DS-2024-35.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report be received, as presented in MSC report RDS-2024-27.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it refers the purchasing of electronic speeds signs to the 2025 budget process, as presented in MSC report RDS-2024-28.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Environmental Services Update for information purposes, as presented in MSC report ENV-2024-20.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Township of Rideau Lakes continues to employee a Harbour Master to operate both the Portland and Newboro Harbours; AND FURTHER that the Harbour Master contract begins in January 2025 on a part-time basis, to begin reviewing service fees charged for docking and power in comparison to other neighbouring Harbour fees, and move to fulltime from May to September for day-to-day operations; AND FUTHER that a part time Harbour Attendant be hired between May and September 2025 to provide 7 days service at both harbours, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-28.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends that Council directs staff to include estimated costs to install surveillance cameras on Municipal Properties in the 2025 draft budget for consideration; AND FURTHER, that should Council proceed with installing cameras, that the draft Video Surveillance Policy be approved, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-29.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2024-30.

it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: October 30, 2024 Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: October 17, 2024 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: October 29, 2024 North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: September 19, 2024 Portland and Area CEC Meeting: October 16, 2024

WHEREAS at the Delta and Area Community Enhancement Committee meeting held October 30, 2024 a motion was past requesting that two charges for the Delta website be paid by the Township for reimbursement to Liz Priebe (Domain - $119.41 3-year renewal until October 2027 and WIX website platform rental - $298.32 annual renewal); NOW THEREFORE Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends that Council concurs with said recommendation with the Delta CEC paying for future expenses related to the DO Delta Website.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Recreation Update be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2024-35.

it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee receives and files Correspondence Item 13.1.

WHEREAS Council passed Resolution #421-2002 which adopted guidelines for Bursaries to be provided to graduating Secondary School students; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes amends #2 of the Guidelines to include an Agricultural related field.

WHEREAS By-Law 2018-18 established a system for the Compensation and Remuneration for Members of Council; AND WHEREAS this system does not contemplate the hours spent at conferences and seminars by members of Council which could take place over multiple days; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that a By-Law be brought forward to amend Section 2 of By-Law 2018 (Training/Conferences) to include the following provisions: Half Day per diem rate applies to a conference/seminar which is less than 4 (four) hours in length Full Day per diem rate applies to conference/seminar which is 4 (four) or more hours in length. Travel time is not included if mileage is being paid. The following per diem rates shall apply: Half Day: $100 Full Day: $200

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes urges the Province of Ontario to acknowledge the mental health and addictions crisis and implement measures to ensure that individuals (and their families) with severe mental health and addictions issues in Ontario have access to programs and care when necessary; AND FURTHER that this motion be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), The Premier, Honourable Steve Clark, MPP and all Ontario municipalities to seek their endorsement and support.

WHEREAS at the Morton and Area Community Enhancement Committee meeting held June 19, 2024 a Recommendation was passed requesting that the park in Morton be named 'George Morton Park'; AND WHEREAS staff had requested that the Committee provide a detailed rationale and significance behind the name which has now been provided; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that the park on Mary St. in Morton be named George Morton Park and a sign be budgeted in 2025.

Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Development Services Department Update including the Permit and Application Year to Year Comparison and the October 2024 Permit and Application Activity be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2024-33.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the private roads off R12A be named Redwing Lane, Highlife Lane, Stargazer Lane and Higginson Trail Lane, as presented in MSC report DS-2024-34.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff proceed with the 2025 civic addressing projects as outlined in this report pending 2025 budget approval, as presented in MSC Report DS-2024-35.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report be received, as presented in MSC report RDS-2024-27.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it refers the purchasing of electronic speeds signs to the 2025 budget process, as presented in MSC report RDS-2024-28.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Environmental Services Update for information purposes, as presented in MSC report ENV-2024-20.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Township of Rideau Lakes continues to employee a Harbour Master to operate both the Portland and Newboro Harbours; AND FURTHER that the Harbour Master contract begins in January 2025 on a part-time basis, to begin reviewing service fees charged for docking and power in comparison to Municipal Services Committee (PW) Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Pg. 5 other neighbouring Harbour fees, and move to fulltime from May to September for day- to-day operations; AND FUTHER that a part time Harbour Attendant be hired between May and September 2025 to provide 7 days service at both harbours, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-28.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends that Council directs staff to include estimated costs to install surveillance cameras on Municipal Properties in the 2025 draft budget for consideration; AND FURTHER, that should Council proceed with installing cameras, that the draft Video Surveillance Policy be approved, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-29.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2024-30.

Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes:  Delta and Area CEC Meeting: October 30, 2024  Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: October 17, 2024  Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: October 29, 2024  North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: September 19, 2024  Portland and Area CEC Meeting: October 16, 2024

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Recreation Update be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2024-35.

Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee receives and files Correspondence Item 13.1.

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes urges the Province of Ontario to acknowledge the mental health and addictions crisis and implement measures to ensure that individuals (and their families) with severe mental health and addictions issues in Ontario have access to programs and care when necessary; AND FURTHER that this motion be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), The Premier, Honourable Steve Clark, MPP and all Ontario municipalities to seek their endorsement and support.