COUNCIL MINUTES

July 14, 2003

Council met in regular session, Monday, July 14, 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 Frances Smith
• Councillor Bill Snyder

Also in attendance: Heather Fox - Clerk Administrator, Cathy MacMunn - Deputy Clerk, Bill Nicol - Public Works Manager, Jay DeBernardi - Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Josse Tanner - Frontenac News Reporter, Mike Depew - Gazette Reporter.

Deputy Clerk, Cathy MacMunn performed the duties of the Clerk until Heather Fox's arrival at 8:00 p.m.

No members of the public attended for the entire meeting other than those associated with delegations on the agenda.

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

The following correspondence was received for information

1. Land O Lakes Tourist Association fundraiser.
2. Thank you from Doreen Howes.
3. Animal Control Officer's Report.
4. Central Frontenac Recreation minutes.
5. Letter from Land O Lakes Tourist Association.
6. West Nile Virus update.
7. Joint Management Committee minutes.
8. Amo Alerts.
9. Treasurer's report.

Steve Salmond attended to request permission to construct a road on the road allowance between concession 2 and 3 at lot 30, Kennebec District, Township of Central Frontenac.

Norm MacIntosh, scheduled for 7:15 was unable to attend. Discussion took place in his absence and the Public Works Manager was requested to ask Rod Clow to remove his hay from the road allowance on the York Road.

Logan Murray and approximately 15 people attended to present a petition to request Council to re-instate casual labourer, Terry Goodenough.

Barbara Schumacher and Marjorie Luscotte attended to listen to the discussion regarding their request to have Empire Lane changed back to MacLean lane.

The following resolutions were presented

#234 Bob Harvey, Elva Price
That the agenda of July 14, 2003 be adopted as amended.
Carried

#235 Frances Smith, Boyce Peters
That the minutes of June 24th and June 30th, 2003 be adopted as amended.
Carried

#236 Boyce Peters, Frances Smith
That the request from Steve Salmond to open the road allowance between concessions 2 and 3 at lot 30, Kennebec District and build a road to his property be approved by by-law stipulating the following conditions: that a plan of survey be prepared and registered at the Registry Office, Kingston, with a copy deposited with the Township of Central Frontenac to become Schedule "A" to the by-law; that proof of liability insurance be provided to the Township yearly, protecting the municipality against any liability; that there will be no encroachment or disturbance of abutting properties now or in the future; that Mr. Salmond post a sign at the beginning of the road allowance stating "Road not assumed by Municipality, use at your own risk"; and that Mr. Salmond ensure the sign is kept posted; that documentation of any work intended for the said road allowance be filed with the township; that any construction will not adversely affect any wetland or the environment; that the Township does not intend to open or assume this road allowance or assume any liability for same.
Carried

#237 Frances Smith, Robert Harvey
That the request for fence viewers from Lorne Smith for the w 1/2 of lot 20, Con. 3, Oso District in the Township of Central Frontenac be received and be considered at the same time as other requests already received.
Carried

#238 Boyce Peters, Frances Smith
That the request from the OPP for the township's request for priorities be received and that Detachment Commander Salisbury be invited to the next council meeting to discuss our priorities; and that a copy of last years report be circulated to all Councillors.
Carried

#239 Elva Price, Jack Nicolson
That the recommendation of the Director of Fire and Emergency Services, dated July10, 2003 to purchase 3 fire apparatus by way of a "Request for Pricing" be approved.
Carried.

#240 Faye R. Putnam, Boyce Peters
That the request from Barbara Schumacher and Marjorie MacLean Luscott to reverse the decision of Council to change the name of MacLean Point road to Empire Lane and change the name of McLean Road in District 2 be denied.
Carried

#241 Frances Smith, Marsden Kirk
That the Township allocate $20,000. for fencing of the K & P line in Oso District, for the year 2003 and that the applicants be dealt with in order of date of application for fencing to the extent of the budget. The work to be done will be under the supervision of the Public Works Manager.
Carried

#242 Faye R. Putnam, Boyce Peters
That the County of Frontenac GIS-Update/orothophotography from Elizabeth Fulton be received and that County Council provide more information on this process.
Carried

#243 Jack Nicolson, Faye R. Putnam
That the letter from the Limestone District School Board seeking a location for school records and artifacts for the former Frontenac County School and former municipal boards due to the closure of former Robert Meek Public School where these items were stored be received and advised that there is not a suitable location within the boundaries of the Township of Central Frontenac.
Carried

#244 Robert Harvey, Jack Nicolson
That the sample resolution from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters to call upon Parliament to retain the licensing component of Bill C-68; to strengthen the sentencing and penalties associated with the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime; and abolish the unworkable national firearms registry for long guns and redirect the tax dollars being spent on the registry to programs in support of municipal infrastructure, health care, education, and local law enforcement be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.
Carried

#245 Faye R. Putnam, Elva Price
That the letter from Brian Finch regarding his tax increase be received and acknowledged.
Carried

#246 Faye R. Putnam, Frances Smith
That the letter from Ron and Bonnie DeVries regarding their tax increase be received and acknowledged.
Carried

#247 Elva Price, Faye R. Putnam
That the letter from William and Susan Kerr regarding their tax increase be received and acknowledged.
Carried

#248 Marsden Kirk, Frances Smith
That any monies budgeted for and received in donations for Canada Day, and not spent, be set up as a reserve for Canada Day, 2004.
Carried

#249 Marsden Kirk, Jack Nicolson
That motion #2003-104 be lifted from the table.
Carried

#104 Jack Nicolson, Marsden Kirk
That the Township of Central Frontenac proceed to acquire ownership of the Crow Lake Small Craft Harbour Facility and lobby the Federal Government for additional $25,000. to replace the structure removed from the site due to ice damage; and request the Township of South Frontenac, on behalf of their residents using the facility, to contribute to the cost of the new facility and ongoing maintenance of same in the amount of $20,000.
Defeated

#250 Faye R. Putnam, Elva Price
That the Township of Central Frontenac proceed to assume ownership of the Crow Lake Small Craft Harbour Facility subject to full funding from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to replace the structure removed from the site due to ice damage in the amount of $33,191.40.
Carried

#251 Marsden Kirk, Robert Harvey
That tender #03-09 for the Crow Lake Waste Disposal Site be awarded to Crain's Construction Ltd. in the amount of $28,569.00 including taxes.
Carried

#252 Robert Harvey, Marsden Kirk
That the following accounts payable be approved: June 25, 2003 - $2,456.66; June 30, 2003 - $200.00; June 30 - $1,927.69; June 30 - $250.00; July 4 - $173,545.46.
Carried

#253 Marsden Kirk, Faye R. Putnam
That the letter from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority dated July 7, 2003 regarding the RVCA Administrative Office Analysis be received and the RVCA advised that the Township of Central Frontenac does not have a facility to offer.
Carried

#254 Marsden Kirk, Frances Smith
That the request from Grete McQuaid to stop up, close and sell to her the portion of the road allowance at part lot 16, concession 4, Oso District in the Township of Central Frontenac be approved in principle.
Carried

#255 Frances Smith, Boyce Peters
That by-law #2003-137A, being a by-law for the submission to a vote of a question under the provisions of the Liquor Licence Act, 1990 to the qualified electors in the electoral district No. 4 as defined under Section 5.3(d)(iv) of the minister's order for the restructuring of the County of Frontenac, its constituent municipalities and the City of Kingston, as being composed of the entire former Township of Hinchinbrooke and hereinafter referred to as District No. 4 throughout this by-law, be read a first and second time.
Carried

#256 Boyce Peters, Frances Smith
That by-law #2003-137A, being a by-law for the submission to a vote of a question under the provisions of the Liquor Licence Act, 1990 to the qualified electors in the electoral district No. 4 as defined under Section 5.3(d)(iv) of the minister's order for the restructuring of the County of Frontenac, its constituent municipalities and the City of Kingston, as being composed of the entire former Township of Hinchinbrooke and hereinafter referred to as District No. 4 throughout this by-law be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried

#257 Robert Harvey, Elva Price
That the items identified on the agenda as 9 (a-i) be received for information.
Carried

#258 Jack Nicolson, Elva Price
Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 that Council proceed in camera to discuss:
personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Carried

#259 W.P. Snyder, Robert Harvey
That the In Camera meeting return to regular Council.
Carried

#260 Elva Price, Faye R. Putnam
That the meeting adjourn until July 22, 2003 at the Council Chambers, Sharbot Lake at 9:00 a.m.
Carried