COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14TH, 2000


Council met in regular session, Monday, February 14, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Olden Library Building, Mountain Grove with all members present except Dick
Harwood who was absent with cause.

Staff members in attendance were Judy Gray and Heather Fox.

Logan Murray and Derek Matson attended to discuss the Elm Tree Hall. They
advised that they were assisted by Keilan Kelsey, Reg Peterson and Glen Matson
in preparing their proposal. It was suggested that the report be turned over to
the Building Inspector to determine if it meets code and that a report be
prepared for the next Council Meeting.

Fire Chief, Derek Matson advised they had two (2) old fire trucks which were
surplus and since they were not purchased from municipal funds the proceeds of
their sale should not go to the new municipality. The snow groomer and the
furnace in the Elm Tree Building are also to be surplused and tendered. Mr.
Matson was instructed to contact the Public Works Manager regarding the
tendering process.

Fire Chief Jamie Riddell attended to discuss the recently purchased rescue van
(old ambulance) and where it would be housed. The existing fire hall in
Mountain Grove does not have enough land to accommodate an addition. He
suggested using the old municipal garage presently used for storage to house a
fire truck and house the rescue van at the fire hall. Mr. Riddell was
instructed to view the building with the Public Works Manager.

Fire Chief Mel Conboy attended to bring Council up to date on the Ice Water
Rescue training and requested a resolution of support.

It was decided that Councillors Nicolson, Lee, Price, Harvey and the Public
Works Manager, Jim Hegadorn, attend the meeting at Mountain Grove on February
18th at 10:30 a.m. to discuss options for replacing the recycling contract due
to the closing of Dave Wellman & Son Inc.

The following information was received and filed: 1) 9-1-1 Committee statement
of receipts and disbursements 2) Information regarding changes in Agriculture
& Rural Division of OMAFRA; 3) Kennebec District Recreation Committee minutes;
4) Information from Ken Gilpin regarding incorporation of his business; 5)
Limestone District School Board Annual Report 6) Around the Rideau Newsletter;
7) Olden District Recreation Committee minutes; 8) Central Frontenac
Recreation Committee minutes.


The following resolutions were passed:


#51 Jack Nicolson, Mike Beattie
That the agenda be adopted as amended.
Carried

#52 Bob Harvey, Mike Beattie
That the minutes be adopted as circulated.
Carried

#53 Mike Beattie, Faye R. Putnam
That Council authorize firefighters from Oso, Hinchinbrooke and Kennebec
District Fire Departments to be trained in "Ice Water Rescue".
Carried



Council Minutes February 14th, 2000


#54 Lloyd Lee, Doug Bearance
That the letter from Nelson Lawrence of the Electrical Authority regarding
compliance with the Ontario Safety Code be received and filed.
Carried

#55 Faye R. Putnam, Elva Price
That the following vouchers be approved for payment: General Voucher
Batch #415 - $11,085.36; Hinchinbrooke District Fire Department Batch # 410 -
$1,064.70; Kennebec District Fire Department Batch # 412 - $1,696.10; Olden
District Fire Department Batch #413 - $759.18; Oso District Fire Department
Batch # 414 - $371.68; General Batch #409 - $63,513.46; General Batch #407 -
$11,521.84; Roads Batch #404 - $21,843.94; Roads Batch # 402 - $4,375.97.
Carried

#56 Mike Beattie, Faye R. Putnam
That the administrative report, dated January 25, 2000 re: Council
remuneration be received and filed.
Lost

#57 Bob Harvey, Mike Beattie
That resolution #34-2000 to rescind resolution # 510-1999 regarding 2
firefighters volunteering on 2 departments at the same time be rescinded and
that the Fire Coordinator investigate the situation and make a recommendation to
Council which will address the problem in Hinchinbrooke District Fire Department
if resolution # 510 is rescinded, and the problem in Oso District Fire
Department, if it is not.
Carried

#58 Elva Price, Faye R. Putnam
That the 2000 Committee appointments be adopted as follows:
Napanee Region Conservation Authority: Jack Nicolson
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Doug Bearance
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Lloyd Lee
North Frontenac Arena Board Faye Putnam
Mike Beattie
Committee of Adjustment Lloyd Lee
Dick Harwood
Doug Bearance
9-1-1 Faye Putnam
Lloyd Lee
Jack Nicolson
C.P.R. Trail Steering Committee Bob Harvey
Economic Development Committee Dick Harwood
Smith Road Association Jack Nicolson
Central Frontenac Recreation Committee Elva Price
Jack Nicolson
North Frontenac Non Profit Housing Bob Harvey
Elk Restoration Lloyd Lee
Kennebec District Recreation Committee Jack Nicolson
Hinchinbrooke District Recreation Committee Lloyd Lee
Olden District Recreation Committee Elva Price
Oso District Recreation Committee Mike Beattie
Policing Dick Harwood
Doug Bearance
Jack Nicolson
Land O' Lakes Tourist Association Dick Harwood

Carried

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#59 Jack Nicolson, Doug Bearance
That Council go In Camera to discuss a personnel issue in relation to the
Fire Coordinator Position.
Carried

#60 Mike Beattie, Bob Harvey
That Council arise from the In Camera Session and report.
Carried

#61 Mike Beattie, Bob Harvey
That the Fire Coordinator's position be offered to Bill Ireland effective
February 15th, 2000 with a six month probationary period; further that the rate
of pay be established at 12,000 per year and that the Fire Coordinator have a
base centre at the Municipal Office or at a location to be determined, with an
expense allowance of $3,000. per year. Expenses to include mileage, car and
telephone.
Carried
Recorded vote as follows:
Yeas Nays
Lloyd Lee
Doug Bearance
Mike Beattie
Elva Price
Jack Nicolson
Faye R. Putnam
Bob Harvey
Bill MacDonald

#62 Bob Harvey, Faye R. Putnam
That the Cemetery Contract awarded to Ralph Babcock be paid in 12 equal
payments of $2,456.66.
Carried

#63 Elva Price, Mike Beattie
That the information regarding the AMO Conference, August 13 -16, 2000 be
received and filed.
Carried

#64 Mike Beattie, Bob Harvey
That volunteer groups be organized to participate in Pitch-in Ontario
Clean-up May 1 - 7 and that it be publicized in the Frontenac News and that Jack
Nicolson write the article.
Carried

#65 Faye R. Putnam, Mike Beattie
That the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority 2000 levy in the amount of
$1,526.35 be received and included in the municipal 2000 budget.
Carried

#66 Mike Beattie, Elva Price
That Brian Burke be advised that the Township of Central Frontenac has no
knowledge of a snowmobile trail from Concession 3, Oso Road in Oso District to
the K & P rail bed and that a copy of his letter be forwarded to the snowmobile
club.
Carried

#67 Bob Harvey, Elva Price
That the letter received from David Hansen regarding South Frontenac
cancelling the agreement with Central Frontenac for fire protection be received
and forwarded to the Fire Coordinator.
Carried
Council Minutes February 14th, 2000


#68 Faye R. Putnam, Mike Beattie
That the request from the Northern Lights CB Club to run and maintain the
outside rink at Tichborne for the winter with the option to renew, be approved
with the following conditions: that cooperation with local volunteers be
obtained and no municipal dollars be spent.
Carried

#69 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey
That non expended funds in the amount of $5,200. From Kennebec District
Recreation Committee's 1999 budget be set aside in reserve for expenditure in
2000; and that these funds be spent as specified in Chairman Marsden Kirk's
letter dated January 27, 2000 and herein described as renovations for the Park
Pavilion and Clear Lake Public Beach.
Carried

#70 Bob Harvey, Mike Beattie
That the Clerk be instructed to prepare a by-law to exempt the Sharbot
Lake Legion from the municipal portion of the taxes as requested.
Carried

#71 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey
That the letter from Rivercare 2000, dated January 28, 2000 be received
and a letter of support in principle be sent as requested.
Carried

#72 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey
That the questionnaire received from the Southeastern Ontario District
Health Council be received and completed following appropriate discussion.
Carried

#73 Faye R. Putnam, Bob Harvey
That the resolution from the City of Woodstock regarding Health Care be
endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.
Carried

#74 Elva Price, Jack Nicolson
That the resolution of the Township of Brighton re: Loss of Regional Field
Crop and Fruit Crop Specialists be received and filed.
Carried

#75 Jack Nicolson, Faye R. Putnam
That the resolution from the City of Niagara Falls re: Young Offenders Act
be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.
Carried

#76 Elva Price, Bob Harvey
That the resolution of the Township of South Bruce re: ensuring the future
of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs be endorsed and the
appropriate letters sent.
Carried

#77 Jack Nicolson, Faye R. Putnam
That the resolution of the County of Brant regarding funding for
Agriculture Societies and Horticultural Organizations be received and filed.
Carried

#78 Faye R. Putnam, Jack Nicolson
That the resolution from the Town of North Perth re: CRF Funding and
Farmland Managed Forest Tax Rebate/Ration be received and filed.
Carried
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#79 Mike Beattie, Faye R. Putnam
That the items listed as Information Reports 10 (a - h) on the agenda be
received for information and filed.
Carried

#80 Faye R. Putnam, Mike Beattie
That the year end report for 1999 submitted by the Chief Building Official
be received for information and the Inspector be commended for his work.
Carried

#81 Faye R. Putnam, Jack Nicolson
That the resolution from the County of Hastings re: reinstatement of the
Special Circumstances Funding to cover transitional and implementation costs for
downloaded services be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.
Carried

#82 Bob Harvey, Faye R. Putnam
That the request of Jim Murphy for permission to use the Oso Ball Field
for teaching sheep herding be approved.
Lost

#83 Elva Price, Bob Harvey
That the rental of the Oso Community Hall for court purposes remain at
$6,300.00 annually.
Carried

#84 Bob Harvey, Jack Nicolson
Pursuant to Section 442 of the Municipal Act, R. S. O. 1990, c.M.45 that
the assessment on roll number 1039060020003050000 be deleted and combined with
roll number 1030060020004000000.
Carried

#85 Mike Beattie, Faye R. Putnam
Pursuant to Section 442 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.45 that
roll number 1039080030003000000 become tax exempt as the property is now vested
to the Township of Central Frontenac.
Carried

#86 Bob Harvey, Mike Beattie
That Dan Mulrooney be contracted to carry out the recycling pick ups at
the prices quoted in his letter of February 14, 2000 at the discretion of the
Public Works Manager and/or the Clerk.
Carried

#87 Faye R. Putnam, Doug Bearance
That the Public Works Manager proceed to tender for Consultants for Road
38 excluding the shared portion of the road from item 4.
Carried

#88 Faye R. Putnam, Elva Price
That this meeting adjourn until February 24, 2000 when Council will meet
in special session at 7:00 p.m. at the Olden Library Building.
Carried


The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

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Clerk Mayor