COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 29, 1998

Council met in regular session, Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 8:30 am. with all members present.

Due to prior engagements, Mayor MacDonald left the meeting at 10:40 am. Doug Bearance left at 10:40 am., Faye Putnam left at 12:00 noon and Mike Beattie left at 12:10 p.m.

Staff members Heather Fox, Judy Gray, Jim Hegadorn, Cathy MacMunn, Ian Trickett and Bev Irwin attended. Michael Dawber recorded the minutes for the North Frontenac News. Deputy Mayor, Lloyd Lee assumed the chair at 10:40 am.

Mayor MacDonald moved a vote of thanks to Dick Harwood for his contributions and dedication to the International Plowing Match.

Ken Gilpin, Animal Control Officer and By-law Enforcement Officer attended to discuss an alternative to using the Kingston Humane Society as a pound and ideas about selling dog tags door to door. He was requested to prepare a report and recommendations to be presented to Council. He questioned his contract and was advised it would remain as is until changes were required by either party.

Bob Pollard attended to determine the status on re-surfacing the Brewer Road, to advise that work needed to be done at the Bridge on the Brewer Road and request that maintenance and clean up be done on the Boat Access to Sharbot Lake at Road 38 and the Government Dock.

Ronald Henry attended to request Council to extend Lakeshore Lane at Baker's Valley. Approval was not given at this time, however Mr. Henry was advised it would not be forgotten about.

Cathy and Wayne Jackson appeared before Council to ask when the brush would be cleared away on the Bell Line Road due to the ice storm. Mrs. Jackson also lodged a complaint about the Public Works Manager not returning her call last May.

Sinclair Marshall attended to listen to discussion regarding his request to have the 5% fee waived on his severance.

Tom Varga attended to answer questions on the proposal for Central Frontenac to purchase the services of one O.P.P. officer on a 5 year contract.

The following correspondence was received and filed: 1) Hinchinbrooke Financial Statement; 2) Minutes of the Frontenac Management Board; 3) Information from Fisheries and Oceans re: Revised Referral Process; 4) Kennebec Recreation Committee minutes; 5) Invitation to attend the General meeting of Community Living; 6) Information from WSIB on new reporting requirements for Volunteer Fire Fighters; 7) August Waste Management Report.

Authorization was given to contract Anchor Pest Control to provide rodent control at the Kennebec Waste Disposal Site.

It was decided that Bob Alexander would receive 127 free tags for the Cranberry Operation.

Other business and correspondence was dealt with through the following resolutions:

#407 Elva Price, Robert Harvey
That the agenda be adopted as amended.
Carried
#408 Robert Harvey, Elva Price
That the minutes of September 14, 1998 be adopted as circulated.
Carried



Council minutes - September 29, 1998 (cont'd)


#409 Dick Harwood, Faye R. Putnam
That the following Winter Sand Tenders be accepted:
# 1 - Kennebec District - Gray Brothers $17,111.44
# 2 - Olden District - Gray Brothers 11,235.00
# 3 - Oso District - Gray Brothers 24,289.00
#4 - Hinchinbrooke District - Gray Brothers 19,035.30
Carried

#410 Mike Beattie, Robert Harvey
That the following tender be accepted for Plowing and Sanding Road 38 (#98-29): Gray Brothers Construction @ $46.79/hour.
Carried

#411 Doug Bearance, Jack Nicolson
That the following tenders for Brushing (#98-30) be accepted :
Area 2,3 & 4 - K & K Logging
Area 1,5 & 6 - R.T.R. Tree Service
Area 7 - Quinn Contracting
As per the tender quote.
Carried
#412 Robert Harvey, Faye R. Putnam
That the time limit for tenders for Granular "A" be extended until September 28th at 4 pm.
Lost
#413 Dick Harwood, Faye R. Putnam
That the following quotes for Granular A be accepted:
Gemmill Oso District $7,235.00
Olden District 7,716.50
Kennebec District 8,786.50
W.J. McKendry Hinchinbrooke District 8,400.00
Carried

#414 Robert Harvey, Mike Beattie
That the request from Sinclair Marshall to waive the 5% condition on his severance be denied.
Carried
#415 Doug Bearance, Dick Harwood
Whereas any deviation from the maximum allowable slope of 12.5% requires approval of Council in accordance with Appendix "A" to the Official Plan of Oso District;
And Whereas Sinclair Marshall is unable to meet the required Criteria;
Now therefore Council approves the recommendation of the Public Works Manager to allow the maximum slope of 13.2% on the private road off the Rock Lake Road leading to the Property of Sinclair Marshall pursuant to the condition imposed on severance application # B-133-91-OS.
Carried
#416 Dick Harwood, Jack Nicolson
That a charge be established for N.S.F. cheques at $25.00.
Carried
#417 Jack Nicolson, Robert Harvey
That By-law # 1998-30 being a by-law to exempt the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425 and 334 from certain taxation, be read three times and passed at one meeting.
Carried
#418 Dick Harwood, Jack Nicolson
That Waste Disposal hours remain in effect as per resolution # 196 until changed by Council.
Carried




Council minutes - September 29, 1998 (cont'd)


#419 Dick Harwood, Robert Harvey
That the following tender be accepted for Plowing and Sanding Various Roads.

SNOWPLOWING AND SANDING 1998 - 99 SEASON

Prices to be quoted per road. Sand to be supplied by the bidder.
Prices to be quoted separately for snowplowing only; sanding only; and snowplowing and sanding.
Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Please include all applicable taxes.
Length of plow routes are approximate.


ROADS KM SNOWPLOWING ONLY SANDING ONLY SNOWPLOWING & SANDING

McPherson Rd (part) 2.0 no bids no bids no bids
Henderson Church 30. 25. 35. Glen Matson
Black's Road 1.0 50. 30. 75. Scott's Plowing
Garrison Road 0.5 30. 18. 40. Matson
Gendron Road 0.7 40. 24. 56. Matson
Wedlock Road 0.9 30. 30. 45. Matson
Parks Road 0.7 40. 24. 56. Matson
Boomhauer Road 1.5 30. 30. 45. Matson
Cranberry Lake Road
(from A. Peterson's to
Tamworth Road) 4.1 75. 85. 115. Matson
Hamilton Road 0.4 35. 30. 45. Matson
Thompson Road 0.2 25. 15. 40. Scott's
Newlove Road 0.1 12. 10. 15. Matson
Kennebec Dump 30. 20. 40. Matson
Southam Road 0.9 30. 30. 45. Matson
Tom Hughes Road 1.2 35. 28. 45. Matson
Gardiner Road 0.8 45. 25. 65. Matson
Whan's Road 1.4 20. 15. 30. Matson
Minor Knights Road 0.3 20. 12. 30. Matson
Scott Road 7.6 90. 45. 130. Scott's
Dawson Road 0.6 15. Doug Hawley
Drew Road 2.9 30. Hawley
Hawley Road 0.1 10. Hawley
Kellar Road (Mt. View) 0.3 10. Hawley
MacCrimmon Road 0.7 15. Hawley
Burney's Point Road 2.9 30. Hawley
Makay Road 0.6 15. Hawley
Harold Burke Road 1.0 25. Hawley
Wilmac Road 0.6 15. Hawley
Lewis Road (part) 1.2 25. Hawley
McPherson Road 0.4 15. Hawley
Scott Road 0.8 15. Hawley
Ken Kellar Road 0.1 10. Hawley
R. Wshan Road 0.2 10. Hawley
Hearn's Road 0.2 10. Hawley
Church (Mt. Grove) included in price for Community Centre Hawley
Olden Community Hall 45. Hawley
Library included in price for Community Centre Hawley
Davy Road 0.2 30. 25. 55. Ken Shepherd
Fuller Road 0.4 no bids no bids no bids
Shaw Road 0.4 no bids no bids no bids
Dwyer Road 1.2 no bids no bids no bids
Wilkinson Dump 0.6 no bids no bids no bids
Shepherd Road 0.2 30. 25. 55. Ken Shepherd
Struthers Road 2.0 115. 115. 220. W.J. Struthers
(TENDER NOT ACCEPTED)
Bush Road 0.1 no bids no bids no bids
Moore Road 0.7 no bids no bids no bids

*** Provide proof of Liability Insurance)

TENDER CLOSING DATE SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 AT 4:00 P.M.

Name: _________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
_________________________________________
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Council minutes - September 29, 1998 (cont'd)


#420 Jack Nicolson, Robert Harvey
That pursuant to Section 442 of the Municipal Act, the assessment on the property identified by roll number 103908003019000 (L. Peter Mancino) be reduced from $36,500 to $28,500 from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998 as the severance was not reflected.
Carried

#421 Jack Nicolson, Dick Harwood
That this meeting adjourn until October 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
Carried










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