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Township Council Minutes - March 8, 2004

COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 2004

Council met in regular session Monday, March 8, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library Building Mountain Grove, On.

Present: Mayor Bill MacDonald

Deputy Mayor Faye Putnam

Councillor Bill Guigue, Janet Gutowski, Bob Harvey, Logan Murray,

Jack Nicolson, Frances Smith and Bill Snyder

Also in attendance Heather Fox - Clerk Administrator, Sandra Clow - Clerical Assistant,

Mark MacDonald - Fire Chief, Jeff Green - Frontenac News Reporter, John Chambers -

Gazette Reporter. Cathy MacMunn - Deputy Clerk/Treasurer/Planning Co-ordinator attended for the Road Closing portion of the meeting.

8 members of the public attended other than those scheduled on the agenda.

Councillor Janet Gutowski declared conflict of interest on the by-law to stop up, close and sell a road allowance to John Anderson.

No one attended, either in support of or opposition to the two advertised road allowance closures to be sold to Grete McQuaid and John Anderson.

Emergency items added to the agenda were: Councillor Nicolson - purchase of coffee pot for Kennebec District Community Hall. Councillor Snyder - dog tags, parking in front of bank at Sharbot Lake and requesting item 7 (q) on the agenda be discussed during 5(b) of the agenda. Mayor MacDonald - verbal report on ROMA/Good Roads Conference. Councillor Gutowski - Notice of Motion re: Economic Development Committee.

A delegation of approximately 50 people from the Wagarville Road and Fifth Lake Road attended to request repair be started on these two roads this year and be completed on a program of not more than three years. Doug Bearance was the spokesperson and presented a petition. The delegation was advised that a decision would be reached during budget deliberations. It was verbally moved by Frances Smith and seconded by

Bob Harvey that a resolution submitted by Bill Snyder be tabled until Council votes to take it from the table.

Jim MacPherson, on behalf of the Land O' Lakes Tourist Association attended to request funding. A decision was deferred to budget deliberations.

The following correspondence was received for information.

1. Treasurer's report.

2. Around the Rideau Brochure.

3. Kennebec District Recreation Committee fund raising report.

4. Olden District Recreation Committee minutes.

5. District #4 Recreation Committee minutes.

6. Kennebec District Recreation Committee minutes.

7. County of Frontenac minutes.

8. Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

9. Nuisance Black Bear Management Report.

The following resolutions were presented.

#71 Janet Gutowski, Logan Murray

That the agenda of March 8, 2004 be adopted as amended.

Carried

#72 Janet Gutowski, Logan Murray

That the minutes of February 16, 2004 be adopted as circulated.

Carried

#73 Bill Snyder, Janet Gutowski

That by-law #2004-152, being a by-law to stop up, close and sell to

Grete McQuaid, part of the original road allowance at part lot 16, concession 4, Oso District and designated as part 3 on Reference Plan

13R17088 be read a first and second time.

Carried

#74 Logan Murray, Janet Gutowski

That by-law #2004-152, being a by-law to stop up, close and sell to

Grete McQuaid, part of the original road allowance at part lot 16, concession 4, Oso District and designated as part 3 on Reference Plan

13R17088 be read a third and final time and passed.

Carried

#75 Bob Harvey, Bill Snyder

That by-law #2004-153, being a by-law to stop up, close and sell to

John Anderson, part of the original road allowance between lots 25 and 26, concession 1, Hinchinbrooke District and designated as part 1 on Reference Plan 13R17025 be read a first and second time.

Carried

#76 Bob Harvey, Faye Putnam

That by-law #2004-153, being a by-law to stop up, close and sell to

John Anderson, part of the original road allowance between lots 25 and 26, concession 1, Hinchinbrooke District and designated as part 1 on Reference Plan 13R17025 be read a third and final time and passed.

Carried

#77 Bob Harvey, Logan Murray

WHEREAS Seniors' Month is an annual nation-wide celebration;

WHEREAS Seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;

WHEREAS Seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and

important and active members of this community;

WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and

recognition and their stories deserve to be told;

WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the community;

WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us

continues to benefit all;

THEREFORE the Township of Central Frontenac does hereby proclaim

June 1 - 30, 2004 Seniors' Month and encourage all citizens to recognize

and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.

Carried

#78 Bill Guigue, Logan Murray

That the Tax Clerk/Financial Assistant be authorized to attend the

AMTCO Spring Training Seminar in London, April 18-20, 2004 and that

the registration fee of $240.75 be paid. That other expenses be paid

pursuant to by-law #2003-145.

Carried

#79 Frances Smith, Faye Putnam

That the request from SGS Lakefield Research to make a presentation

to Council regarding the environmental challenges facing municipalities

and the services they can provide be received and approved.

Carried

#80 Faye Putnam, Bob Harvey

That the following be appointed as members of the Kennebec District

Recreation Committee for 2004: Kelly Wilson, Al Scott, Jerry Izzard,

Jack Nicolson, Clark Gaylord, Judy Paddick, Diane Nicolson, Vera Steele,

Dora Scott, Helen Praskey, Peter Wadham, Rosemary Wadham,

Evelyn Izzard, Rhonda MacFarland, Betty Clarke, Rick Brown,

Mardi Brown, Si Tucker, Pat Tucker, Irene Kirk, Vikki Newlove,

Lisa Brash, Kristen Clarke, Edith Nitsche, Dave McCourt and

Sheila McCourt.

Carried

#81 Bill Snyder, Bob Harvey

That the following be appointed as members of the District #4 (Hinchinbrooke) Recreation Committee for 2004: Mike Gowdy,

Stuart Howes, John Morrow, Boyce Peters, Phillip Smith, Charles Steele,

Bob Teal, Christine Teal, Mike Thompson Sr., Candy Thompson,

Cory Thompson, Mike Thompson Jr.

Carried

#82 Jack Nicolson, Bill Guigue

That the following be appointed as members of the Oso District Recreation Committee for 2004: Cathy MacMunn, Dave Willis,

Diane McCullough, Angie Sargeant, Josh MacPherson, Jan MacPherson,

Gary Parks, Keith Howitt, Paul Warren, Michelle Greenstreet,

Susan Willis, Stephen Smith, Spencer Robinson.

Carried

#83 Bill Guigue, Jack Nicolson

That request from the Tweed News to place an ad in their "Discover

Tourist Booklet" be approved for 1/4 page ad, the same as 2003, in the amount of $152.00, and that Central Frontenac's' website address be

added.

Carried

#84 Jack Nicolson, Logan Murray

That the resolution from Loyalist Township expressing concern over the

fact that the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs

issued a letter stating "municipalities are asked to recognize that the

government cannot commit in advance to a Fall 2004 reconciliation" and

that the statement generates a significant degree of uncertainty for both

the 2003 and 2004 fiscal years where actual costs incurred have in

the past been funded by a year end reconciliation be endorsed and the

appropriate letters sent.

Carried

#85 Bill Guigue, Jack Nicolson

That the resolution from Horton Township "that the Government of Ontario be petitioned to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and its

Regulations removing the need for additional testing of water beyond the

testing for coliform and e-coli in small municipal non-residential systems,

in small community business and in local community churches if the

current test results indicate the water is safe to drink" be endorsed and

the appropriate letters sent.

Carried

#86 Jack Nicolson, Bill Guigue

That the resolution from the County of Prince Edward "to request the

Minister of Revenue to pass a regulation to exempt the omitted

assessment for trailers for the 2003 taxation year" be endorsed and the

appropriate letters sent.

Carried

#87 Logan Murray, Jack Nicolson

That the resolution from the City of Sarnia "that a percentage of the

revenue realized by the 8 percent PST, and 7 percent GST, imposed on

goods and/or services in the various municipalities within the Province

of Ontario, and collected and remitted by the organizations and businesses

within said Province, be negotiated between representatives of all

governments, and that the agreed upon figure be remitted by the

organizations and businesses directly to the municipality based upon the

time schedules now implemented" be endorsed and the appropriate

letters sent.

Carried

#88 Jack Nicolson, Logan Murray

That the resolution from the Town of North Perth to request the

Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to invest in a plan

to help fund universal water metering programs for small municipalities

and further that the funding follow the traditional one third being paid

by each level of government be received and filed.

Carried

#89 Faye Putnam, Jack Nicolson

That the resolution from the Township of Ramara ask the Liberal

Provincial Government to retain all Power Generation in public

ownership, so that the residents of Ontario can have power at cost and

a reliable system be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.

Carried

#90 Faye Putnam, Frances Smith

That Ralph Babcock's Cemetery Contract be renewed for 2004 at the

same rate as 2003, being $29,480.00 plus $170.00 for winter graves and

$120.00 for summer graves and $60.00 per cut for the Zealand Cemetery,

with the option to renew.

Carried

#91 Frances Smith, Faye Putnam

That the Livestock Valuer's report be received and Mike Coulter be

paid $150.00 each for the loss of 2 limousine/cross bred calves to wolves.

Carried

#92 Frances Smith, Faye Putnam

That the letter from Patricia Dawson of the Frontenac ATV Club regarding Section 191.8 of the Highway Traffic Act which authorizes a

municipality to pass a by-law to allow off road vehicles access to highways under municipal authority be received and a decision deferred.

Carried

#93 Bob Harvey, Frances Smith

That the following members be appointed to the Olden District Recreation

Committee for 2004: Kelly Cowdy, Elva Price, Justin Gray, Jason Gray,

Colin Gray, Wendy Drew.

Carried

#94 Bill Guigue, Bob Harvey

That the following accounts payable be approved: February 12, 2004 -

$98,402.61, February 12, 2004 - $1,582.68, February 19, 2004 - $19,646.89, February 26, 2004 - $706,991.99.

Carried

#95 Frances Smith, Bob Harvey

That the letter from Rideau Valley Conservation Authority advising of the

modeling strategy of RVCA and the formation of a Technical Liaison

Committee be received and Councillor Bill Guigue attend the meeting

during the week of March 22, 2004.

Carried

#96 Bill Snyder, Janet Gutowski

That the recommendation of the 9-1-1 Management Committee to

amend the Civic Addressing By-law to require Trailer Park owners or any

multiple user with one civic address to prepare an internal numerical

addressing system and provide a copy to the Township of Central

Frontenac and advise of any changes or additions as they occur be approved.

Carried

#97 Bill Snyder, Janet Gutowski

That the recommendation of the 9-1-1 Management Committee that the

services of CGIS are no longer required for the 9-1-1 project and that the

30 days notice required in the agreement be provided to CGIS to end the

contract on April 30, 2004 be approved.

Carried

#98 Bill Guigue, Bob Harvey

That the letters received from Mary Berends, Jean Westhaver,

Paul Westhaver and Joanne Growder regarding the assessment applied to

trailers within trailer parks late in the year 2003 taxation and their concern

that it is unfair be acknowledged.

Carried

#99 Jack Nicolson, Bob Harvey

That a 100 cup coffee maker be purchased for the Kennebec Hall.

Carried

#100 Bill Guigue, Bob Harvey

That By-law #2004-154, being a by-law to appoint Mark MacDonald

as the Fire Chief for the Township of Central Frontenac be read a first

and second time.

Carried

#101 Bob Harvey, Frances Smith

That By-law #2004-154, being a by-law to appoint Mark MacDonald

as the Fire Chief for the Township of Central Frontenac be read a third

and final time.

Carried

#102 Frances Smith, Faye Putnam

That a plan of survey be prepared to provide a legal description for the

by-law to assume the Goodfellow Road and that a letter be forwarded to

Mr. Villalta to request that he share the cost of survey.

Carried

#103 Jack Nicolson, Bill Guigue

That the information identified on the agenda as items 9 (a-i) be received

for information.

Carried

#104 Jack Nicolson, Bill Guigue

That the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, March 23, 2004 in the Council

Chambers, Sharbot Lake at 9:00 a.m. or the call of the Mayor.

Carried

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

_____________________________ ______________________________

Mayor Clerk

Central Frontenac

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