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What seemed a not too interesting agenda revealed at least one interesting tidbit, Item 9.4.1. There is also an IT report regarding GIS, Item 9.2.2 that will be interesting to some. The GIS report is available as part of the full Agenda Package available at the Town’s website.

9.4.1 – Provincial Actions to Expedite Residential Planning Approvals.
The interesting point from my perspective is the note in the full Agenda Package Report & Resolution that the Town has been removed from the oversight of the Parry Sound Area Planning Board. This allows Town Council to have the final word on Town related planning related consents and severances. The Province has also permitted the Town to amend its Official Plan. I believe the Town was a little frustrated by some of the decisions made by the Area Planning Board which is largely composed of members that do not have ‘urban’ experience or concerns. This should make residential planning approvals in the Town a little smoother. (The resolution’s mentioned report “providing the comments contained in the following report” was not part of the full Agenda Package. I’m not sure it is of particular importance or interest.)

Council Meeting Agenda (Abridged)

Closed Session
None

Public Meeting
2.1 – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Z/22-01 – 22 Albert St.
Council will hold a public meeting to consider a proposed Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is to change the property from R2 to R3 to allow for a fourplex, relief from the R3 requirements of required frontage from 20 metres to 18.71 metres, and reduced parking space sizes to 2.75 metres x 6 metres.

Correspondence
None

Deputations
None

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.2.1 – Rehabilitation of Public Works Building for COVID Physical Distancing.
Resolution
That Council accept the Request for Proposal Submission from Adams Brothers Construction Ltd. In the Amount of $178,511.75 Tax included for the rehabilitation of the Public Works Building to accommodate safe physical distancing of employees necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
By-law
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Adams Bros. Construction Ltd. for the rehabilitation of the Public Works Building.

9.2.2 – Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 2 – Geographic Information Systems Maturity Study Final Report.
Resolution
THAT Council receive the attached Report on Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 2 – Geographic Information Systems Maturity Study.

9.3.1 2022 EMS Vehicle Purchases.
Resolution
That Council approve the purchase of three (3) Ambulances from Crestline in the amount of $181,879.75 +HST each as a sole source purchase and that the purchases be funded from the EMS Equipment/Capital Reserve Fund.

9.4.1 – Provincial Actions to Expedite Residential Planning Approvals.
Direction for Staff Follow-up
That staff be directed to respond to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing ‘s February 7, 2022 request for information by providing the comments contained in the following report.

By-laws
10.4.1 FedNor Tourism Relief Funding Agreement- BOHF.
By-law
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a funding agreement with FedNor.

10.4.2 – Contract for 2022 Municipal Election eVoting Services.
By-Law
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a contract with Intelivote Systems Inc. for the provision of an electronic voting system incorporating voting through telephone and secure internet connections for the 2022 Municipal Election.