COUNCIL MINUTES

FEBRARY 10, 2003

Council met in regular session, Monday, February 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library Building, Mountain Grove.

Present

• Mayor Bill MacDonald
• Deputy Mayor Jack Nicolson
• Councillor Bob Harvey
• Councillor Marsden Kirk
• Councillor Boyce Peters
• Councillor Elva Price
• Councillor Faye R. Putnam
• Councillor Bill Snyder

Absent

• Councillor Frances Smith

Also in attendance Heather Fox - Clerk Administrator, Sandra Clow - Clerical Assistant, Jay DeBernardi - Director of Fire & Emergency Services and Frontenac News Reporter. Craig Bakay, Gazette Reporter arrived at 8:15 p.m.

No members of the public attended other than those scheduled on the agenda.

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

No one attended either in support of or opposition to the Road Allowance Closure at part lot 8, concession 2 & 3, Oso District requested by Herman Horst.

Barb Matson attended to request reconsideration of the hall rental fee for the Child Play group. Councillor Kirk advised that the Arden Seniors and the Kennebec Recreation Committee had each offered to contribute 1/3 of the fee to the Play Group. It was decided not to deviate from the approved by-law.

The following correspondence was received for information

1. F.M.B. minutes - December 18, 2002
2. Quinte Conservation Authority Brochures
3. Letter from Kate Klages
4. Copy of a letter to Councillor Kirk
5. Animal Control Officers Report
6. Arena Board minutes - December 18, 2002
7. Letter from Linda Manion
8. Letter from Hydro One

The following resolutions were presented

#47 Elva Price, Faye R. Putnam
That the agenda of February 10, 2003 be adopted as presented.
Carried

#48 Marsden Kirk, Elva Price
That the minutes of January 28, 2003 be adopted as circulated.
Carried

#49 Marsden Kirk, Elva Price
That by-law #2003-131, being a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of the original road allowance as set out and described as part l, on Reference Plan 13R16633 at part lot 8, concession 2 and 3, Oso District, be read a first and second time.
Carried

#50 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
That by-law #2003-131, being a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of the original road allowance as set out and described as part l, on Reference Plan 13R16633 at part lot 8, concession 2 and 3, Oso District, be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried

#51 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
That the additional information submitted by Barry Weaver of Manco Recycling be received and Mr. Weaver be authorized to submit a letter of intent for funding to the Green Municipal Enabling Fund and the WDO.
Carried

#52 Elva Price, Bill Snyder
That the letter from "The Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion Event" requesting the Township of Central Frontenac to host an event on June 14, 2003 be received and forwarded to the Central Frontenac Recreation Committee.
Defeated

#53 Jack Nicolson, Boyce Peters
That the accounts payable be approved as follows:
January 31, 2003 - $82,491.68 and February 6, 2003 - $205,684.19.
Carried

#54 Elva Price, Faye R. Putnam
That the letter from June Hughes, Treasurer of Arden United Church, objecting to the Churches paying full fees for the use of the halls when a special amount has been established for Services Clubs be received and acknowledged.
Carried

#55 Jack Nicolson, Bill Snyder
That the Clerk and the Treasurer be authorized to attend the Assessment Roll Management Workshop on March 5th and 19th, 2003 and the registration fee paid.
Carried

#56 Jack Nicolson, Marsden Kirk
That the request from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for funding of up to $1,700.00 for the Mississippi Valley Clean Water Program for 2003 be approved.
Carried

#57 Jack Nicolson, Faye R. Putnam
That the correspondence identified on the agenda as items 9 (a-i) be received for information.
Carried

#58 Marsden Kirk, Jack Nicolson
That Council proceed in camera to discuss the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Carried

#59 Elva Price, Jack Nicolson
That the In Camera meeting return to regular Council.
Carried

#60 Elva Price, Bill Snyder
That the Chief Building Official be authorized to proceed, pursuant to the Building Code Act, to demolish the buildings at part lot 24, concession 3, Hinchinbrooke District known as Parham Food Town and the former chip wagon.
Carried

#61 Marsden Kirk, Elva Price
That the meeting adjourn until Monday, March 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Mountain Grove, or the call of the Mayor.
Carried

The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.