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Township Council Minutes - September 23, 2003
COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
Council met in regular session, Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Sharbot Lake.
Present: Mayor Bill MacDonald
Deputy Mayor Jack Nicolson
Councillors Bob Harvey, Marsden Kirk, Boyce Peters, Elva Price, Faye R. Putnam,
Frances Smith and Bill Snyder
Also in attendance Heather Fox - Clerk Administrator, Bill Nicol - Public Works Manager,
Jay DeBernardi - Fire Chief, Sandra Clow - Clerical Assistant, Chris Matheson - IT & Coordinator of Special Projects, Jeff Green - Frontenac News Reporter and Craig Bakay - Gazette Reporter.
Judy Gray - Treasurer/Tax Collector, Cathy MacMunn - Planning Coordinator and Ian Trickett -
Chief Building Official attended for a portion of the meeting.
One member of the public attended other than those scheduled on the agenda.
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
Lawrence & Muriel Villalta attended to discuss their request for a bus turn around on the Goodfellow Road.
Bev Disney, Peter Moran and Marty Kapitan of MPAC attended to make a presentation to Council and explain the current value assessment process as mandated by the Ministry of Finance.
Jeff Moxley and Amy Dunham of GRIDS attended to discuss a GeoSmart application for a Strategic GIS Plan and a Cemetery plot management plan.
The following correspondence was received for information.
1. 911 Status report
2. Copy of overhead from conference re: Council staff relations
3. Statement of revenues and expenditures
The following resolutions were presented.
#323 Elva Price, Boyce Peters
That the agenda of September 23, 2003 be adopted as amended.
Carried
#324 Marsden Kirk, Boyce Peters
That the minutes of September 8, 2003 be adopted as circulated.
Carried
#325 Frances Smith, Faye R. Putnam
That Council approve the proposal to submit an application from the Township of
Central and North Frontenac with North Frontenac acting as the project lead for
GeoSmart Funding to address GIS needs for the two townships including the
development of a Township GIS Strategic Plan and Cemetery Plot Management
System in accordance with the proposal presented to Council by GRIDS on
September 23, 2003. Said application will identify GRIDS Ltd., a GIS Consulting
Firm based in Kingston as a potential project partner. It is understood that there is
no cost to the municipality for this application.
Carried
#326 Bill Snyder, Frances Smith
That Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the Transfer Framework
Agreement between Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Township of Central
Frontenac regarding the Small Craft Harbours' Crow Lake facility.
Carried
#327 Elva Price, Marsden Kirk
That the request from the County of Frontenac for input regarding opportunities
or challenges that the County of Frontenac might encounter, presently or over the
next five years, including goals, directions, objectives and thoughts on the County
role in governance and service delivery be received and suggestions forwarded to
County for inclusion after presentation to Council: Strengths/Opportunities - Good water and air quality as well as cultural and scenic attractions concurrent with huge increases in property values in areas such as Ottawa, Toronto and Muskoka could result in more permanent residents being attracted to this area as retirement age approaches. Challenges - We should adopt a pro active approach towards attracting
seniors as has been done in other areas - Napanee, Belleville, Brighton for example.
Carried
#328 Frances Smith, Faye R. Putman
That the letter and Terms of Reference from the Frontenac Stewardship Council be
received and filed.
Carried
#329 Frances Smith, Faye R. Putnam
That the invitation from the Children's Aid Society to attend the second annual
complimentary breakfast for community leaders be received and regrets forwarded.
Carried
#330 Marsden Kirk, Faye R. Putnam
That the resolution from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley re: Lanark
Highlands Sewage Proposal for the Village of Lanark and Area be endorsed and
appropriate letters sent.
Carried
#331 Faye R. Putnam, Frances Smith
That the following accounts payable be approved:
September 8, 2003 $1,482.00,
September 15, 2003 $727,002.48
Carried
#332 Bob Harvey, Frances Smith
That the Livestock Valuer's report for the loss of a goat to wolves be received
and compensation paid to Dale Mallett in the amount of $52.50.
Carried
#333 Frances Smith, Jack Nicolson
That the Livestock Valuer's report for the loss of a horse to a coyote be received
and compensation paid to Frank Domen in the amount of $500.00.
Carried
#334 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder
That the Township of Central Frontenac approve the Ontarians Report dated
September, 2003.
Carried
#335 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey
That the resolution from the Township of Wilmot regarding Insurance Premiums
and gas prices be received and filed.
Carried
#336 Bill Snyder, Elva Price
That the cost estimate to bring the Goodfellow Road extension to township
standards be received and we ask the Public Works Manager to investigate
the possibility of the work being completed by our own work force. Cost of such
work to be decided after information received. Liability for property to be determined.
Carried
#337 Bob Harvey, Jack Nicolson
That Tender #03-12, being a tender for farm fencing along the K & P Line approximately 1 Km in length be awarded to Northern Tree Service in the amount of $20,822.20.
Carried
#338 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey
That the rules of the Procedural By-law be waived and the meeting continue until
12:15 p.m.
Carried
#339 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey
That the Consulting Engineers be invited to attend a meeting with Council regarding
Stone's Bridge. The Public Works Manager to organize the meeting in a special session of Council.
Carried
#340 Frances Smith, Bob Harvey
That Tender #03-13, being a tender for Ballfield lighting at the Oliver Scott
Memorial Park be awarded to Jackson Electric in the amount of $20,865.00.
Carried
#341 Frances Smith, Bob Harvey
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the development agreement
between the Township of Central Frontenac and Malcolm Campbell.
Carried
#342 Bob Harvey, Jack Nicolson
That By-law #2003-142, being a by-law to create reduced speed zones within
the Township of Central Frontenac on highways identified on Schedule "A" of
the by-law, be read a first and second time.
Carried
#343 Bob Harvey, Frances Smith
That Judy Gray and Michael McGovern attend the USTI training forum in
London, October 26 - 28th, with registration and expenses paid.
Carried
#344 Bob Harvey, Jack Nicolson
That By-law #2003-142, being a by-law to create reduced speed zones within
the Township of Central Frontenac on highways identified on Schedule "A" of
the by-law, be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried
#345 Bob Harvey, Jack Nicolson
That By-law #2003-143, being a by-law to create reduced speed zones within
the Township of Central Frontenac on highways identified on Schedule "A" of
the by-law, be read a first and second time.
Carried
#346 Bob Harvey, Jack Nicolson
That By-law #2003-143, being a by-law to create reduced speed zones within
the Township of Central Frontenac on highways identified on Schedule "A" of
the by-law, be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried
#347 Elva Price, Frances Smith
That By-law #2003-144, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief, be read a first
and second time.
Carried
#348 Frances Smith, Bob Harvey
That By-law #2003-144, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief, be read a third and
final time and passed.
Carried
#349 Frances Smith, Bob Harvey
That By-law #2003-145, being a by-law to provide for the remuneration of members
of Council and the payment of expenses for members of Council and the Officers
and Employees of the Municipality, be read a first and second time.
Carried
#350 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey
That the rules of the Procedural By-law be waived and that the meeting be extended
to 12:30 p.m.
Carried
#351 Faye R. Putnam, Frances Smith
That By-law #2003-145, being a by-law to provide for the remuneration of members
of Council and the payment of expenses for members of Council and the Officers
and Employees of the Municipality, be read a third and final time and passed.
Carried
#352 Marsden Kirk, Bill Snyder
That the correspondence identified on the agenda as items 9 (a-c) be received
for information.
Carried
#353 Boyce Peters, Marsden Kirk
Pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 that Council proceed in
camera to discuss: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by
the municipality or local board.
Carried
#354 Boyce Peters, Marsden Kirk
That the In Camera meeting return to regular Council.
Carried
#355 Boyce Peters, Elva Price
That the Township of Central Frontenac request the Ministry of Transportation
to transfer its ownership of properties abutting Roads 38 and 509 to the Township
for road purposes.
Carried
#356 Boyce Peters, Bill Snyder
That Mayor MacDonald and Councillor Frances Smith meet with Art Young to
negotiate the purchase of 4 acres of his land to provide the required buffer and
ownership of the existing access road.
Carried
#357 Marsden Kirk, Elva Price
That the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in
Mountain Grove or the call of the Mayor.
Carried
