COUNCIL MINUTES

JANUARY 28, 2003

Council met in regular session, Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Council Chambers, Sharbot Lake.

Present

• Mayor Bill MacDonald
• Councillor Bob Harvey
• Councillor Marsden Kirk
• Councillor Boyce Peters
• Councillor Elva Price
• Councillor Faye R. Putnam
• Councillor Frances Smith
• Councillor Bill Snyder

Absent

• Deputy Mayor Jack Nicolson

Also in attendance Heather Fox - Clerk-Administrator, Sandra Clow - Clerical Assistant, Bill Nicol - Public Works Manager, Jay DeBernardi - Director of Fire & Emergency Services, Jeff Green - Frontenac News Reporter and Craig Bakay - Gazette Reporter.

One member of the public attended other than those scheduled on the agenda.

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

Barry Weaver of Manco Recycling Systems attended to discuss funding opportunities for municipalities through WDO as a result of Bill 90. To be eligible for funding a waste audit would have to be completed as well as a cost/benefit analysis. Mr. Weaver was requested to provide additional information before Council considers a decision.

Dell Hallett of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority attended to discuss their 2003 preliminary operating and capital budgets.

Dave Gemmill of the Parham Ambulance Base, attended to provide Council with an update on the ambulance service.

Dick Abrams of "My Community" attended to discuss sponsorship of the program. Council advised that a decision would be reached during budget deliberations. Mr. Abrams was granted permission to use the township logo on his products.

Tim Curry attended to request permission to place a chip wagon on the property previously occupied by the Sleepy Hollow Motel on Highway 7.

The following correspondence was received for information

1. Joint Council Meeting agenda
2. Kennebec District Recreation Minutes
3. Olden District Recreation Minutes
4. Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration and Expenses paid to Council members
5. Building Department Report
6. EOTA News Release
7. Around the Rideau Brochure

The following resolutions were presented

#22 Marsden Kirk, Elva Price
That the agenda for January 28, 2003 be adopted as presented.
Carried

#23 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
That the minutes of January 13, 2003 be adopted as circulated.
Carried

#24 Bob Harvey, Frances Smith
That the following accounts payable be approved: Batch #1230 - $17,476.76, Batch #1231 - $2,858.62.
Carried

#25 Marsden Kirk, Elva Price
That resolution #2002-25 be hereby rescinded and that members of the Francis Daye family be allowed to use the Kennebec District Rink subject to all rules and regulations being adhered to.
Carried

#26 Boyce Peters, Bob Harvey
That the letter from Judy Feeney regarding wildlife and environmental concerns be received and filed.
Carried

#27 Bob Harvey, Boyce Peters
That the letter from Goodfellow's Funeral Home, Goodfellow's Flowers, Joe & Margs, Parham Ambulance, Tarasick Carpentry and Goods Store regarding the former Food Town Building be received and a letter forwarded advising that the municipality is investigating any possible options available.
Carried

#28 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
That the request from the N.F.C.S. Seniors' Diners Program for a reduced rate of the hall rental be denied.
Carried

#29 Bob Harvey, Boyce Peters
That by-law #2003-128, being a borrowing by-law be read a first and second time.
Carried

#30 Bob Harvey, Boyce Peters
That by-law #2003-128, being a borrowing by-law be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried

#31 Bob Harvey, Frances Smith
That by-law #2003-129, being a by-law to establish a Central Frontenac Recreation Committee and District Recreation Committees, be read a first and second time.
Carried

#32 Bob Harvey, Frances Smith
That by-law #2003-129, being a by-law to establish a Central Frontenac Recreation Committee and District Recreation Committees, be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried

#33 Boyce Peters, Faye R. Putnam
That the resolution of the Township of North Grenville opposing the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority's 2003 Capital budget, in particular, the funding for a new administrative office complex be received and filed.
Carried

#34 Marsden Kirk, Bob Harvey
That the resolution of the Township of Rideau Lakes opposing the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority's 2003 preliminary budget be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.
Carried

#35 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
That the 2003 preliminary budget for the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority be received and reviewed and not accepted as presented and will not accept any increase over 10%. And that a letter be forwarded to the Provincial Government to provide additional funding to the Conservation Authorities. Further that the Township of Central Frontenac objects to the Capital budget and that this resolution be circulated to member municipalities.
Carried

#36 Elva Price, Frances Smith
That the request from Tim Curry to open a hot dog stand on municipal property at part lot 17, concession 7, Kennebec District be denied.
Carried

#37 Faye R. Putnam, Bob Harvey
That the job description for the position of Volunteer District Chief for Central Frontenac Fire and Emergency be approved.
Carried

#38 Frances Smith, Bob Harvey
That the policy for attendance at the Ontario Fire College be approved as amended.
Carried

#39 Bob Harvey, Frances Smith
That by-law #2003-30, being a burn by-law be read a first and second time.
Carried

#40 Bill Snyder, Frances Smith
That by-law #2003-30, being a burn by-law be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried

#41 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder
That the correspondence identified on the agenda as items 9 (a-g) be received for information.
Carried

#42 Bill Snyder, Frances Smith
That Council proceed in camera to discuss: Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees. The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Carried

#43 Bill Snyder, Frances Smith
That the In Camera meeting return to regular Council.
Carried

#44 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder
That the rules of the Procedural By-law be waived and the meeting continue until 12:30 p.m.
Carried

#45 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder That the Township of Central Frontenac, jointly with the Township of North Frontenac, employ Chris Matheson in a full time position as I.T. Technician and Coordinator of Special Projects for both townships and Webmaster for Central Frontenac. Further that the Clerk Administrator work out the details with North Frontenac.
Carried

#46 Frances Smith, Bob Harvey
That the meeting adjourn until Monday, February 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Mountain Grove or the call of the Mayor.
Carried

The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.