Regular Council

Resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 28, 2022 are hereby adopted as circulated. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

That Council receive the presentation from OLG and Gateway, pertaining to the Casino Facility Update, for information; And that a By-law to authorize the Municipality Contribution Agreement be considered a this meeting. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

Resolved that the following By-law be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time, passed and numbered as follows: -2022-52 A By-law to authorize the execution of a Municipal Contribution Agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

That Council receive the deputation from the Wasaga Beach Community Theatre Group for information; And further that Council approves Special Grant Funding for the Wasaga Beach Community Theatre Group in the amount of $12,000.00 to support the continued provision of amateur theatre productions in the community pending a review of the group’s financial statements after the fall 2022 production; And further that Council approve the allocation of funds from the Town’s 2022 in year surplus in the recreation operating budget; And further that Council authorize the payments being made over two installments. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells COI: Sylvia Bray

That Council receive the letter dated August 10, 2022 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing pertaining to Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, for information; And further that a letter be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing outlining these proposed powers are not appropriate and to outline other ways for the province to institute housing and other matters, and that the motion be circulated to all Ontario municipalities. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

That Council receive the letter dated August 11, 2022 from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit pertaining to indirect impacts Surveillance Dashboard, for information. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

That Council receive the Coordinated Committee Reports of August 11, 2022 as circulated and approves all actions contained therein. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

THAT Council approve the proposed, updated Whistleblower Policy, as amended to add a 6 month timeframe for reporting. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger

THAT Council approve the proposed Workplace Harassment and Workplace Violence policy updates. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger

That Schedule “B” to By-law 2018-98 being Appointments to Advisory Committees (statutory/non-statutory) be amended by removing John Fisher (Ontario Parks Rep.), M. Vittoria Trainer (member) and Joel Simpson (Chamber of Commerce Rep.) as members to the Healthy Community Network Committee. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

Resolved that pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the next portion of the August 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting will move into Closed Session to discuss the security of the property of the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

That Council receive the report from the CAO provided in Closed Session pertaining to municipal property negotiations, for information; And that Council consider the adoption of a by-law to authorize the execution of the Agreement of Purchase & Sale for the beachfront lands. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger

That Council receive the report from the CAO provided in Closed Session pertaining to a Main Street property matter, for information. And that Council confirm the direction provided to the CAO in Closed Session. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

That Council receive the report from the CAO provided in Closed Session pertaining to a property matter, for information; And that Council confirm the direction provided to the CAO in Closed Session. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

Resolved that Council receive the following Closed Session Reports as circulated and approves all actions contained therein: -Regular Meeting of Council – July 28, 2022 – Closed Session Minutes -Coordinated Committee – August 11, 2022 – Closed Session Minutes Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

Resolved that the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time, passed and numbered as follows: - 2022-50 A By-law to establish and appoint a Joint Compliance Audit Committee -2022-54 A By-law to amend Town Of Wasaga Beach Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 2003-60, As Amended (Brookvalley (Wasaga) Inc. – River’s Edge- Phase 1) Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells

-2022-51 A By-law to authorize the execution of a Whistleblower Policy for the Town of Wasaga Beach Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger

-2022-53 A By-law to amend By-law 2013-86 being a By-law to adopt a Human Resources Policy Manual Yea: Sylvia Bray, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, David Foster, George Watson, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger

-2022-55 A By-law to authorize the sale/disposal of Surplus Real Property no longer required for municipal purposes as described in Schedule A, attached to and forming part of this by-law. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger

Resolved that a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach at its Regular meeting held Thursday, August 18, 2022 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-56. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger