COUNCIL MINUTES – October 23, 2001

Council met in regular session, Tuesday, October 23rd , 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the
Council Chambers, Sharbot Lake.

Present Mayor Bill MacDonald
Deputy Mayor Jack Nicolson
Councillors Bob Harvey, Marsden Kirk, Elva Price,
Faye R. Putnam, Frances Smith and Bill Snyder

Absent Boyce Peters

Also in attendance Heather Fox, Clerk Administrator, Bill Nicol, Public Works
Manager, Chris Bertrim, Departmental Secretary, Bill Ireland, Director of Fire &
Emergency Services, David Brison, Frontenac News Reporter, and a Gazette
News Reporter.

No member of the public attended other than those scheduled on the agenda or
affiliated with a delegation.

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

Dick Harwood, Jim MacPherson , Chris Leger and Victor Hoerdt updated
Council on the activities concerning Economic Development and the Land O
Lakes Tourist Association and how the money contributed by the municipality
leverages further dollars for this area.

Logan Murray addressed Council to discuss his displeasure with the recruitment
process for members from the Elm Tree area for the Kennebec District Fire
Department concerning him particularly.

Gail Burgess, on behalf of the seven applicants from the Elm Tree area for the
Kennebec District Fire Department also discussed the recruitment process and
their displeasure on how it was handled. She expressed concern that the
Kennebec District Fire Department was a private club operating with public
money.

Both delegations were thanked for bringing their concerns to Council’s attention.

The following items were received for information and filed: 1) Arena Board
minutes; 2) Oso District Fire Department Minutes; 3) Community Health Fair &
Free flu shots; 4) Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance meeting minutes; 5) Olden
District Recreation Committee minutes; 6) Grand opening Community
Technology Development Centre; 7) Minutes of District Chiefs Meeting.

The following resolutions were presented:

#452 Elva Price, Faye R. Putnam
That the agenda of October 23rd , 2001 be adopted as amended.
Carried

#453 Elva Price, W.P. Snyder
That the minutes of October 9th,2001 be adopted as amended.
Carried

#454 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
Pursuant to Section 442 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended that the
assessment on roll number 103907001020700, Dawn Cox be reduced to $24,900
and Farmland Assessment be increased by $1500 due to the home being
destroyed by fire.
Carried


#455 Marsden Kirk, Faye Putnam
That Council proceed in camera to discuss, personal matters about an
identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees.
Carried

#456 Marsden Kirk, Frances Smith
That Council arise from the In Camera session without a report.
Carried

#457 Faye R. Putnam, Robert Harvey
That the following accounts payable batches be approved for payment:
Batch#880-$86,321.27; Batch#882 - $22,594.30; Batch #883 - $4,069.57; Batch
#884- $74,160.39; Batch #885 - $7,747.63; Batch #886 - $3,599.83; Batch #888-
$500.00. Total all Batches $198,992.99.
Carried

#458 Frances Smith, Robert Harvey
That Council approve in principle the road closing request submitted by Mike
and Nancy Jarvis at part lot 7, Concession 2, Oso District and that all costs be
borne by the applicants. The selling price of the land will be determined after
Council’s review of the Letter of Opinion obtained by the applicant.
Carried

#459 W.P. Snyder. Elva Price
That the request from Pike Falls Classic Inc. to sell raffle tickets in the Township
of Central Frontenac be approved.
Carried

#460 Elva Price, Frances Smith
That the draft resolution submitted by AMO re: new strategy for Federal and
Provincial Participation in Municipal Infrastructure as attached be endorsed and
the appropriate letters sent.

WHEREAS public infrastructure is the backbone of a successful dynamic
economy and

WHEREAS Federal and Provincial financial support is essential for public
infrastructure upgrades, replacement and expansion; and

WHEREAS the Township of Central Frontenac welcomes the Ontario
Government’s renewed commitment towards supporting public infrastructure
with its recent announcement of financial assistance for public transit and roads
and bridges; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Central Frontenac
calls on the Federal Government to follow the Ontario Government’s lead and
commit itself to a higher level of funding for public infrastructure; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Central Frontenac calls
on both the Federal and Provincial Governments to speed up the existing
infrastructure funding process under the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program
(COIP) and SuperBuild in order to provide a much needed economic stimulus in
the face of the current economic downturn; and

FURTHER THAT the Township of Central Frontenac supports the call from the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Federal and Ontario
Governments to return to a straightforward 1/3-1/3-1/3 funding formula for
COIP and SuperBuild funded projects.

Carried


#461 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
Due to the fact no tenders were received on Tender #01-25 (Re-Roofing of
Library Building, Mountain Grove) that it be tendered in the Spring of 2002
Carried

#462 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
Due to the fact that tenders received on Tender #01-26 (Vinyl siding Community
Hall, Mountain Grove) were over budget that it be retendered in the Spring of
2002.
Carried

#463 Jack Nicolson, Faye R. Putnam
Due to the fact the tender received on Tender #01-27 (Construction of outdoor
rink boards, Mountain Grove) was considerably over budget that the only tender
received not be accepted and that the work be completed by the Municipalities
own forces.
Carried

#464 Jack Nicolson, Elva Price
That by-law #2001-106, being a by-law to amend the appointment of Livestock
Valuers be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried


#465 Jack Nicolson, Frances Smith
That pursuant to By-law #2001-99 that the due date for capped class tax bills is
hereby established as November 16, 2001.
Carried

#466 Jack Nicolson, Faye R. Putnam
That the information identified on the agenda as items 9 (a-f) be received and
filed.
Carried

#467 Faye R. Putnam, Robert Harvey
That Council proceed in camera to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition of
real property for municipal or local board purposes.
Carried

#468 Frances Smith, Elva Price
That Council arise from the In Camera session with a report.
Carried

#469 Faye R. Putnam, Robert Harvey
That the rules of the Procedural By-law be waived and the meeting continue until
12:30 pm.
Carried

#470 Marsden Kirk, Jack Nicolson
That the recommendation of the Property Committee to declare surplus and sell
the property identified as Block 10, Plan 1839 in the former Township of
Kennebec be approved and the property formerly declared surplus and listed for
sale and the proceeds from the sale be in accordance with the Planning Act.
Carried

#471 Robert Harvey, Elva Price
That the following property be declared surplus and offered for sale pursuant to
By-law #1998-31: part Lot 17, Concession 8, Part 1, RP 13R11126, Kennebec
District, Roll # 103902001015600.
Carried


#472 Marsden Kirk, W.P. Snyder
That Schedule “A” to By-law #1998-33, being the rules and regulations
governing the use of the Community Halls be left as adopted on November 24,
1998 and that 3 members of Council bring back a recommendation being Frances
Smith, Marsden Kirk and Elva Price.
Carried

#473 Marsden Kirk, W.P. Snyder
That the request from the Kids Friendship Club in Arden to have use of the
Kennebec Community Centre free of charge be approved.
Defeated

#474 Jack Nicolson, Elva Price
That the request from North Frontenac Community Services Diners Program for
a reduced rental rate for the Kennebec Community Hall be denied.
Carried

#475 Frances Smith, Marsden Kirk
That the request from the Tops Group in Arden to have free use of the Kennebec
Community Centre be denied.
Carried

#476 Marsden Kirk, Frances Smith
That the request from Leona Dombrowsky’s office for free use of the Oso
Community Hall on October 27th, 2001 be approved.
Carried

#477 Robert Harvey, Frances Smith
That the Clerk be instructed to proceed with the direction given under resolution
#’s 300-2001 and 318-2001 to declare the Elm Tree Hall property at part Lot 11,
Concession 3, Kennebec District surplus and proceed to sell, and that no further
action be taken on resolution #324-2001.
Carried

#478 Frances Smith, Marsden Kirk
That the request from Cathy MacMunn to attend the Payroll Year End Seminar
in Kingston on November 14, 2001 with a registration fee of $195.00 be
approved.
Carried

#479 Marsden Kirk, Elva Price
That the Administrative Office be closed for the Christmas holidays as follows
and that the staff members use their holidays for the non statutory holidays.
Closed Monday, December 24th to Wednesday, January 2nd .
Carried

#480 Jack Nicolson, Elva Price
That the meeting adjourn until Monday, November 12, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at
Mountain Grove or the call of the Mayor.

The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.







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