COUNCIL MINUTES – February 15, 2005

Council Met in regular session Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at the Community Hall Mountain Grove at 7:00p.m.  The meeting was re-scheduled from February 14^th due to inclement  weather.

Present – Mayor, Bill MacDonald

                Deputy Mayor, Faye Putnam

                Councillors – Janet Gutowski, Bob Harvey, Logan Murray, Jack Nicolson.

                Frances Smith, & Bill Snyder

Absent -

   Councillor - Bill Guigue.

Also in attendance – Heather Fox – Clerk Administrator & Frontenac News Reporter.

Eight members of the public attended.

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest when the Mayor called for same.

Mr. & Mrs. John Ducharme attended for the public hearing for the zone change for the Pet Shop.  No one else attended either in support of or opposition to the re-zoning.

Jim MacPherson attended to request a letter of support for the Arden Broadband site.

Jim Slavin was unable to attend due to the change of the meeting.  Mayor MacDonald briefed Council on what Mr Slavin hoped to achieve by attending the meeting regarding the County’s Strategic Planning exercise.  Each Councillor  was provided with 2 questions to be answered and returned to the Clerk prior to March 3^rd.  The Clerk is then to forward to Mr. Slavin.

The following correspondence and reports were received for information:

1.      AMO Alerts.

2.      Frontenac Electronic Waste Recovery Centre Newsletter.

3.      Olden District Recreation minutes.

4.      Health & Safety Committee minutes.

5.      Highlights from OGRA Board of Directors meeting.

6.      Invitation to “Friends of the Salmon River” open house.

7.      Letter of Introduction of Scott Black, Executive Director of Northern Frontenac Community Services.

8.      Land O’Lakes Tourist Association Newsletter.

9.      CFDC – Media Release.

10.  2004 Construction Report.

11.  Construction details for January.

The following resolutions were presented.

#46                  Frances Smith, Janet Gutowski

                        That the agenda of February 14, 2005 be adopted as presented

                                                                                                Carried.

#47                  Logan Murray, Jack Nicolson

That the rules of the Procedural By-Law be waived and item #12 on the agenda be moved to item #7(n)

                                                                        Carried.

#48                  Frances Smith, Janet Gutowski

                        That the minutes of January 25, 2005 be Adopted as circulated.

                                                                                                Carried.

#49                  Robert Harvey, Faye Putnam

                        That by-law#2005-171, being a by-law to amend Zoning by-law #2002-

120 to re-zone a piece of property at part lot 14, Concession 2, Oso District to General Commercial Exception (C-X8) to allow a pet shop be read a first and second time.

                                                                        Carried.

#50                  Faye Putnam, Robert Harvey

That by-law #2005-171, being a by-law to amend Zoning by-law #2002-120 to re-zone a piece of property at part lot 14, Concession 2, Oso District to General Commercial Exception (C-X8) to allow a pet shop be read a third and final time and passed.

                                                                        Carried.

#51                  Janet Gutowski, Frances Smith

That the Township of Central Frontenac supports the proposed Arden Broadband Pilot Project and agrees to retain ownership of the satellite equipment that is purchased by the Ontario Government for this project.

                                                                        Carried.

#52                  Robert Harvey, Frances Smith

That the opinion of value from Bowes & Cocks Limited for the sale of part of the road allowance at part lot 6, between Concessions 6 and 7, Olden District in the amount of $500.00 be accepted.

                                                                        Carried.

#53                  Janet Gutowski, Bill Snyder

That the opinion of value from Bowes & Cocks Limited for the sale of part of the road allowance at part lot 28, between Concessions 1 and 2, Olden District in the amount of $1,500.00 be accepted.

                                                                        Carried.

#54                  Janet Gutowski, Bill Snyder

That pursuant to Section 357 of the Municipal Act the apportionment of assessment for Roll Numbers 1039 070 010 24400 and 1039 070 010 24410 as recommended by MPAC be approved and that the taxes be adjusted accordingly.

                                                                        Carried.

#55                  Faye Putnam, Robert Harvey

That the request from Councillor Gutowski to attend the Proposal Writing Workshop on February 24, in Kingston with a registration fee of $30.00 be approved with fee from economic development budget and that Judy Gray attend as well.

                                                                        Carried.

#56                  Jack Nicolson, Logan Murray

That the proposed Strategy for Wolves in Ontario as provided by Jerry J. Quellete, MPP, Natural Resources Critic be Received for information.

                                                                        Carried.

#57                  Bill Snyder, Janet Gutowski

That the resolution form Town of Midland regarding the Veterans Licence Plate Program be received for information.

                                                                        Carried.

#58                  Jack Nicolson, Logan Murray

That the resolution from the Municipality of Brockton to petition AMO to appeal to both provincial and federal levels of government to provide financial support directly to the read meat producers in Canada, provide expertise and financial support (if necessary) to establish red meat producer owned parking facilities in Ontario, begin the process of closing down Canadian borders to imported red meat to coincide with a red meat producer owned packing facilities  in Ontario coming into production and continue to maintain closed borders while negotiating with the United States and other countries for the export of Canadian red meat be received for information.

                                                                                                            Carried.

#59                  Jack Nicolson, Logan Murray

That Gertrude Landreville’s letter be received and her request to rename Sharbot Lake to Swan Lake be denied, and her request to re-route transport trucks to Highway 7 so as not to travel Road 38 be denied, and her request to acquire a small portion of land abutting her property be denied.

                                                                                    Carried.

#60                  Bill Snyder, Janet Gutowski

That the resolution of the County of Frontenac to petition the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of Labour to amend Ontario Regulation 285/01 to include an exemption for paramedics in the employment of municipalities across to Province of Ontario be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.           

                                                                                    Carried.

#61                  Bill Snyder, Janet Gutowski

That the accounts payable reports be approved for payment – January 27, 2005 - $268,445.23; January 28, 2005 - $861.06; January 31, 2005 - $12,251.81 and February 3, 2005 - $12, 294.93.

                                                                                                            Carried.

#62                  Faye Putnam, Logan Murray

That the request from the Big Bike for Stroke Committee to change the route of the Big Bike ride on May 7, 2005 from the village to Road 38 to the Wagner Rd be approved and that the O.P.P. be informed.

                                                                                    Carried.

#63                  Faye Putnam, Jack Nicolson

That the letter from Gerald Ackerman regarding tax issues be received and referred to staff to investigate and respond.

                                                                                    Carried.

#64                  Frances Smith, Bill Snyder

That the letter from CGIS be received – the Clerk authorized to reply to Mr. Paden.

                                                                                    Carried.

#65                  Logan Murray, Bill Snyder

WHEREAS, the public road system in the Township of Central Frontenac is of critical importance to the safety and economic success of the township’s residents and visitors; AND WHEREAS the public road system incurs more than half the total annual budget controlled be the Council of Township of Central Frontenac.

Be it resolved that the Council shall establish an interim committee with the purpose of creating, within one year, a strategic plan for the public road system of the Township.  The Interim Roads Committee shall investigate and recommend best practices with regard to policies and procedures for developing and maintaining a road system that will meet the present and projected needs of the Township as cost-effectively as possible.  The Interim Roads Committee shall consist of all members of Council.  The Public Works Manager shall attend all road committee meetings and staff as requested.

                                                                                                            Carried.

#66                  Frances Smith, Robert Harvey

That by-law #2005-170, being a by-law to designate smoking areas in workplace be read a first and second time.

                                                                                                            Carried.

#67                  Bill Snyder, Robert Harvey

That by-law #2005-170, being a by-law to designate smoking areas in workplace be read a third and final time and passed.

                                                                                    Carried.

#68                  Janet Gutowski, Frances Smith

That the items identified on the agenda as 9 (a-k) be received for information.

                                                                                    Carried.

#69                  Frances Smith, Janet Gutowski

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.

#70                  Robert Harvey, Faye Putnam

                        That the In Camera meeting return to regular Council.

                                                                                                            Carried.

#71                  Frances Smith, Robert Harvey

                        That the meeting be extended until 10:15p.m.

                                                                                                            Carried.

#72                  Robert Harvey, Frances Smith

That the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, March 1, 2004 at the Council Chambers, Sharbot Lake for the budget meeting at 9 a.m.

                                                                                    Carried.

The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.