COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 11, 1999

Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 1999 with all
members present.

Staff members in attendance were Judy Gray, Jim Hegadorn, Heather Fox and Bev
Irwin.

At 7:30 p.m. Council held a public meeting to hear any concerns regarding a re-
zoning application by William Noldner at Part Lot 25, Concession1, Hinchinbrooke
District. Mr. Nolder attended but there were no other delegations either in
support or opposition to the application.

The Public Meeting was closed verbally at 7:40 p.m. and regular Council re-
convened.

George Hiles, Luc Salvador and Alex McLeod, of the Sharbot Lake and District
Lions' Club, attended to discuss the design of the proposed new band shell at
Oso Beach and the amount of grassed area it would cover. Council accepted the
proposal and recommended they proceed with their plans to have the necessary
engineering drawings prepared in accordance with the Building Code. The
estimated completion date was late June with an Official Opening on Canada Day,
July 1, 1999.

The following correspondence was received and filed: 1) Ken Gilpin's Report;
2) Waste Management Committee Minutes; 3) Letter from M.N.R. re: proposed
sale/lease of Private Recreational Camp; 4) Advisement of retirements and new
personnel at the Regional Assessment Office; 5) Report of the cost of the 1-
800 number to the end of November; 6) Oso District Fire Department Year End
Report; 7) Letter from Rideau Valley Field Naturalist.

Council reviewed the letter of complaint from Alan Flynn regarding the roadside
brushing and authorized staff to acknowledge Mr. Flynn's letter by advising him
of the policy agreed to by Council i.e. because the Township cannot police the
roadside wood cutting through the ice storm brushing, the abutting property
owners therefore, cannot be assured of getting the wood.


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The requests for road closings from Sandra McDonald at Lot 11, Concession 11,
Olden District and Good and Elliott at Lot 25 and 26, Concession 1,
Hinchinbrooke, were discussed and decisions deferred until Letters of Opinion
are received to determine the value of the properties.

Judy Gray was granted permission to view the properties to be registered for tax
sale.

The Clerk was instructed to advise the Fire Departments of the Emergency
Measures courses being offered to see if anyone can attend.

Staff members were instructed to investigate funding for Millenium Projects.

It was decided that Jim Hegadorn continue to attend the Waste Management
Meetings.

The Public Works Manager was requested to investigate the cost of Township signs
to be erected at the major entrances to the Township of Central Frontenac and
report back to Council.

Staff salary increases were presented to the Clerk/Administrator with a response
requested by the next meeting.

Other business was dealt with through the following resolutions:

#9 Faye R. Putnam, Dick Harwood
That the agenda be adopted as amended.
Carried

#10 Dick Harwood, Jack Nicolson
That the minutes of December 15, 1998 and January 5, 1999 be adopted as
circulated.
Carried

#11 Dick Harwood, Doug Bearance
That Council adjourn to meet in camera for the purpose of discussing
employee salary negotiations.
Carried

#12 Faye R. Putnam, Bob Harvey
That Council arise from the In-Camera Session and regular Council convene.
Carried

#13 Lloyd Lee, Mike Beattie
That By-law # 1999-37, being a by-law to rezone Part Lot 25, Concession 1,
Hinchinbrooke District from Rural to Seasonal Residential, be read three times
and passed at one meeting.
Carried

#14 Elva Price, Mike Beattie
That Ken Gilpin proceed with action on the property owned by Roger Babcock at
Part Lot 24, Concession 3, Hinchinbrooke District for failure to comply with the
Property Standards By-law.
Carried

#15 Faye R. Putnam, Bob Harvey
That Council remuneration remain the same for 1999 as outlined in the Citizens'
Committee Report dated February 11, 1997. That all other meetings be specified
by resolution as to who should attend and the amount paid.
Carried
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#16 Bob Harvey, Elva Price
That the Township of Central Frontenac not engage in a contract with the
O.P.P. but continue as "status quo" for the time being.
Carried

# 17 Lloyd Lee, Mike Beattie
That Council budget the contract price for Policing and the difference
between that and the status quo position be set up in a reserve fund; Also,
that Doug Bearance, Jack Nicolson and Dick Harwood be retained as the "Policing
Committee" to follow developments, investigate cost effective alternatives and
establish liaison procedures via a properly called meeting.
Carried

#18 Dick Harwood, Doug Bearance
That the Township is prepared to establish the width of the "Newlove Road"
as 12 feet, Mr. Williams to develop and provide a turn around space via a
parking lot at the end of the Newlove Road and for a nominal fee the parking lot
would be plowed by the municipality.
Lost


#19 Dick Harwood, Doug Bearance
That pursuant to Section 193 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
M.45 and in accordance with Section 2(a) of By-law #1998-31 of the Township of
Central Frontenac, the following property vested to the Township of
Central Frontenac be declared surplus and that an appraisal of the fair market
value of the
property be obtained by way of a letter of opinion: Part Lots 12 and 13,
Concessions 3 and 4, Kennebec District, formerly owned by Robert and Edward
Clause.
Carried

#20 Jack Nicolson, Lloyd Lee
That pursuant to Section 193 of the Municipal act, R.S.O. 190, Chapter M.45 and
in accordance with Section 2(a) of By-law #1998-31 of the Township of Central
Frontenac, the following property vested to the Township of Central Frontenac be
declared surplus and that an appraisal of the fair market value of the property
be obtained by way of a letter of opinion: Part Lot 1, Concession 1, Oso
District, formerly owned by Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth C. Bain.
Carried

#21 Faye R. Putnam, Doug Bearance
That since the property described as Part Lot 1, Concession 1, Oso District,
previously owned by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Bain is now vested to the
municipality and since the former owners still occupy the premises, that Council
now proceed with the necessary action to evict the former owners and prepare to
sell the property.
Carried

#22 Doug Bearance, Dick Harwood
That Council authorize staff to obtain quotes from qualified consultants
with expertise in soil samples to prepare a report on possible contamination and
subsequent clean up of the following property if such contamination is found:
Part Lot 17, Concession 7, Kennebec District, formerly known as the Sleepy
Hollow Motel.
Carried




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#23 Dick Harwood, Faye R. Putnam
That Council accept the recommendations provided by the sketch prepared by
Grange W. Elliott in regards to Newlove Road and we instruct our solicitor to
notify both parties involved of our decision.
Carried

#24 Jack Nicolson, Dick Harwood
That the following vouchers be approved for payment: Roads - $52,630.47;
General Dec. 31/98 - $ 58,528.96; General Jan. 1 - $179,846.31; Hinchinbrooke
Fire - $972.39; Kennebec Fire - $8,887.39; Olden Fire - $499.03; Oso Fire -
$907.00; Olden Recreation - $150.00 and Kennebec Recreation - $217.18.
Carried

#25 Elva Price, Bob Harvey
That by-law #1999-36, being a by-law to authorize the conveyance of land
to the Township for park or other recreational purposes, or the payment of money
in lieu thereof as a condition of development or redevelopment of land, in
accordance with section 42 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., Chapter P.13, as
amended, be read three times and passed at one meeting.
Carried

#26 Bob Harvey, Elva Price
That Lloyd Lee be appointed as Deputy Mayor for the year 1999.
Carried

#27 Dick Harwood, Bob Harvey
That the Heart and Stroke Foundation be granted permission to display
their plaque at the Township Office.
Carried

#28 Jack Nicolson, Elva Price
That Council accept the offer from the Sharbot Lake and District Lions'
Club to plan and organize the 1999 Township of Central Frontenac Santa Claus
Parade.
Carried

#29 Dick Harwood, Faye R. Putnam
That the Cemetery Contract be re-tendered for a one year term with the
option to re-new.
Carried

#30 Mike Beattie, Lloyd Lee
That Bev Irwin attend the Y2K Seminar in Toronto with expenses paid.
Funding up to $600.00 to be paid by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing.
Carried

#31 Dick Harwood, Doug Bearance
That the Township of Central Frontenac endorses the tenets of support
called for by the Bill entitled: An Act to endorse the proposed bid of the city
of Toronto to host the XXIX Summer Olympic Games.
Carried

#32 Elva Price, Jack Nicolson
That Council declare 1999 as "International Year of Older Persons."
Carried

#33 Jack Nicolson, Dick Harwood
That Council endorse the motion from the City of Nepean re: School Funding
Formula.
Carried
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#34 Bob Harvey, Mike Beattie
That any monies bequested to the Municipality be set up in an account and
earmarked for the project as specified.
Carried

#35 Dick Harwood, Faye R. Putnam
That the following be authorized to attend the Good Roads Convention,
February 21st to the 24th at the rate of: $900.00 less registration for Council
and $450.00 plus registration for staff:
Jack Nicolson
Doug Bearance
Jim Hegadorn
Also, that Dick Harwood attend the "Conference Board of Canada Seminar" in
Toronto, January 27 - costs to be paid.
Carried

#36 Bob Harvey, Faye R. Putnam
Whereas Section 3(1) (a) and (b) of the Municipal Tax Sales Act M.60
allows the Treasurer to register a tax arrears certificate in the prescribed
form against the title to the land with respect to which the tax arrears are
owing on (a) any improved land in a municipality on the 1st day of January in
the third year following that in which the real property taxes become owing;
(b) any vacant land in a
municipality on the 1st day of January in the second year following that
in which the real property taxes become owing. Now therefore, the Council of
the Township of Central Frontenac hereby adopts the policy that the Treasurer be
instructed to proceed under the above described authority.
Carried

#37 Doug Bearance, Jack Nicolson
That all Councillors attend the Land Ambulance Meeting at Portland Office
on Monday, January 18, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at a cost of $60.00 per meeting plus
mileage.
Carried

#38 Dick Harwood, Faye R. Putnam
That this meeting adjourn until Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at 8:30 a.m.
Carried


The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.






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