COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 12th , 1999


Council met in regular session Monday, April 12, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. with all
members present.

Staff members in attendance were Judy Gray, Cathy MacMunn, Ian Trickett, Heather
Fox and Bev Howes Irwin.

Dave Gemmill of Parham Ambulance made a presentation to Council of the service
provided and how the area is covered when his ambulance is in use.

Mike Rines attended to request approval in principle for a road closing at
Chippego Lake.

Glenn and June Fox attended to discuss the flooding at their home on January 24,
1999.

Ella Arney attended to discuss apple trees cut during the ice storm brushing.

Joanne Pickett requested an audience with Council but was unable to attend,
however her husband Pat Maloney was allowed to speak in her absence. He
expressed displeasure with the ice storm brushing policy.

David Praskey attended to also express displeasure with the ice storm brushing
policy.

Gerald Wilkes attended to request compensation for trees cut down during the ice
storm clean up on property he indicated was his.

Kerry and Isobel Kelsey were not on the agenda but with Council's approval were
given time to address Council. Their concern was that members of the public
were allowed to dictate to the brushing crews, which trees could be cut, and
trees creating safety hazards were being left.

Vernon Scott was also allowed to address Council to express his concern that the
safety of the residents should be Council's mandate and that the ice storm
brushing should be continued using the policies already adopted.

The Mayor advised that due to an issue of the North Frontenac News not being
published, the deadline on the gravel tender had been extended to April 19,1999
at 1:00 p.m. It was decided to open the tender at the meeting of April 27,
1999.

The following correspondence was received and filed: 1) Ken Gilpin's Animal
Control Report; 2) Reply from Tony Clement regarding Mrs. Hinschberger's
concern about Road 38; 3) Around the Rideau Brochure; 4) Reply from Jim and
Jean Miller re: Clarendon Station as a millenium project; 5) Report from
Michael Dawber re: publishing a book as a millenium project.

Councillor Nicolson requested that street sweeping in Kennebec District be
reverted back to the old way i.e. hire people to sweep by hand rather than use
the sweeper owned by the municipality. It was decided the Roads Department were
to do the job in the most efficient way.

The Public Works Manager was authorized to investigate whether ice storm
brushing funding is jeopardized because of media coverage.

Budget was briefly discussed and a zero percent increase was decided to be the
starting point.

Bev Howes Irwin was requested to investigate what other agencies could, would or
should be housed in the municipal office.

Other business was dealt with through the following resolutions:

Council minutes April 12th, 1999


#128 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey
That the agenda be adopted as amended.
Carried

#129 Jack Nicolson, Doug Bearance
That the minutes of March 23, 1999 be adopted as circulated.
Carried

#130 Dick Harwood, Doug Bearance
That Council accept the recommendation of the Committee of Adjustment to
interview the following consultants: Oliver, Mangione, McCalla & Associates
Ainley Graham & Associates Ltd.
Cumming Cockburn
Tunnock Consulting Ltd.
to prepare an Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the Township of Central
Frontenac. Interviews to be held on 26 April 1999 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township
Office.
Carried

#131 Doug Bearance, Dick Harwood
That Council approve in principle the stopping up, closing and sale of a
portion of the road allowance between concessions 10 and 11 at lot 8, described
as part 5 of plan 13R7768 and part 1 of plan 13R4840 in Hinchinbrooke District;
and further that the aforementioned road allowance be hereby declared surplus by
the Township of Central Frontenac.
Carried

#132 Doug Bearance, Jack Nicolson
That Ken Gilpin's report be received and reviewed.
Carried

#133 Jack Nicolson, Lloyd Lee
That Bev Irwin's contract be extended to July 31, 2000.
Carried

#134 Dick Harwood, Doug Bearance
That the Treasurer be authorized to order from MRG, the required hard
drive at a cost of $2,811.75as per their quote.
Carried

#135 Dick Harwood, Faye R. Putnam
That a letter be written to Marjorie Ralph advising that we have no
control over the terminology of the word "penalty" and thank her for paying her
taxes in full.
Carried

#136 Faye R. Putnam, Bob Harvey
That CNIB be invited to attend a meeting of Council for presentation of
their complimentary CNIB publication to Council.
Carried

#137 Jack Nicolson, Dick Harwood
That Council endorse the resolution from the Township of Bagot, Blythfield
and Brougham Township re: downloading from the Fire Marshall's Office.
Carried



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#138 Doug Bearance, Jack Nicolson
That the software to upgrade our system for Bill 79 purposes be purchased
in the amount of $2,000. and that amount will be billed to the Province of
Ontario for reimbursement.
Carried

#139 Lloyd Lee, Mike Beattie
That Glen Matson be contracted to remove the bandshell at the Oso Beach at
a cost of $1,000. plus G.S.T. Due to the fact both tenders were the same, the
decision was reached by a draw from the hat.
Carried

#140 Dick Harwood, Doug Bearance
That the Clerk be instructed to reply to Mr. Robert Howland's letter
regarding bag tags as a result of the discussion at the meeting.
Carried

#141 Bob Harvey, Elva Price
That Council tender for repairs on the Government Dock and Wharf in
Sharbot Lake and Crow Lake subject to 50% funding from the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans.
Carried

#142 Jack Nicolson, Doug Bearance
That the Olden District Fire Department is authorized to purchase a new
fire truck as per quote. The truck is to be financed by the Olden District Fire
Department to the extent of $91,000 earmarked Reserve and Association money,
plus a loan of $40,000. from Central Frontenac to be repaid in 5 annual
installments.
Carried

#143 Bob Harvey, Dick Harwood
That resolution # 486 re: 1999 Committee appointments be amended to change
the Hinchinbrooke District Recreation Committee member from Doug Bearance to
Lloyd Lee.
Carried

#144 Dick Harwood, Doug Bearance
That the Township of Central Frontenac agree to renew the recycling
contract with Dave Wellman and Son Inc. to April 30, 2000.
Carried

#145 Jack Nicolson, Doug Bearance
That Council approves the action of the four Central Frontenac Fire
Departments to be added to the Fire Assist list.
Carried

#146 Faye R. Putnam, Bob Harvey
That the Public works Manager be instructed to investigate the 'Ice Storm
Funding' and proceed with the work as per his findings. Jim's discretion to be
used as to whether the flail mower be used.
Carried

#147 Doug Bearance, Dick Harwood
That Jack Nicolson be paid mileage expenses for attendance at the Fire
Assist meeting in Kingston.
Carried


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#148 Lloyd Lee, Bob Harvey
That this meeting adjourn until Tuesday, April 27, 1999 or the call of the
Mayor.
Carried


The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.







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