COUNCIL MINUTES – January 10, 2005

 

Council Met in regular session Monday, January 10, 2005 at 7:00p.m. at the Community Hall, Mountain Grove.

 

Present – Mayor, Bill MacDonald

                Deputy Mayor, Faye Putnam

                Councillors – Bill Guigue, Janet Gutowski, Bob Harvey, Logan Murray, Jack

                                       Nicolson, Frances Smith, & Bill Snyder.

 

Also in attendance – Heather Fox, Clerk-Administrator, Jeff Green – Frontenac News Reporter, and John Chambers – Gazette Reporter, Cathy MacMunn – Planning Coordinator attended for a portion of the meeting.

 

There were many members of the public in attendance as well as members of the Public Works crew.

 

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

 

Michael MacDonald attended to answer any questions on a proposed zoning amendment.  No other members of the public attended either in support of or in opposition of the application.

 

Kim Leonard attended to address concerns regarding road conditions and municipal services available to the public.

 

Jane Drew attended on behalf of the Economic Development Committee to request Council’s cooperation in applying for Trillium funding for a mural project.

 

The following correspondence reports were received for information:

1)      Application to Eastern Ontario Development Fund for Strategic Planning - denied.

2)      Application to Eastern Ontario Development Fund for Farmers/Crafters Market - denied.

3)      Thank you letter from Frontenac County – photo contest.

4)      Tay River water taking notice of public meeting.

5)      Municipal World Article – Rage against the Municipal Machine.

6)      Land O’Lakes Tourist Association newsletter.

7)      Frontenac County Council Minutes – November 17, 2004

8)      Frontenac County Media Release – Manager of Economic Development.

9)      Around the Rideau Brochure.

10)  Notice of Joint Council meeting – January 27, 2005

 

The following resolutions were presented.

 

#1                    Jack Nicolson, Faye Putnam

                        That the agenda of January 10, 2005, be adopted as presented.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#2                    Jack Nicolson, Logan Murray

That the minutes of December 13, 2004 and December 22, 2004, be adopted as circulated.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#3                    Jack Nicolson, Faye Putnam

That by-law #2005-166, being a by-law to amend by-law #2002-120 by changing the zoning of certain lands shown on Schedule “A” legally described as Part of lot 11 and West ½ of Lot 12, Concession 1, Olden District, to Limited services Residential Holding (LSR-h) Zone, be read a first and second time.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#4                    Logan Murray, Jack Nicolson

That by-law #2005-166, being a by-law to amend by-law #2002-120 by changing the zoning of certain lands shown on Schedule “A” legally described as Part of lot 11 and West ½ of Lot 12, Concession 1, Olden District, to Limited services Residential Holding (LSR-h) Zone, be read a third and final time and passed.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#5                    Jack Nicolson, Faye Putnam

That Kim Leonard be thanked for her presentation to Council and that a copy of her presentation be forwarded to the Clerk-Administrator to respond to the issues and concerns expressed by Ms.Leonard.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#6                    Jack Nicolson, Janet Gutowski

That the Township of Central Frontenac support the Economic Development Committee initiative to develop a Heritage Murals Project which is intended to increase pride and awareness of our Cultural Heritage and promote tourism within the County of Frontenac and that the Economic Development Committee be encouraged to seek applicable funding for this project.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#7                    Frances Smith, Janet Gutowski

That the report on the cost of warning of black bears signs as requested to be posted at the waste disposal sites be received and the signs ordered pending funding from MNR.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#8                    Faye Putnam, Jack Nicolson

That a cheque in the amount of $2,000.00 be forwarded to the Bordenwood Cemetery Board of Directors to assist in the cost of the survey of the cemetery and establishing the position of the road allowance between Concession 3 and 4 and to establish required lot corners and lot lines and that the cost be included in the municipal 2005 budget.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#9                    Frances Smith, Logan Murray

That the resolution from the City of the Pickering to support Bill C-261 to lower the voting age from eighteen to sixteen at the Federal level and further that the Province of Ontario be requested to do the same for Provincial and Municipal Elections be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.

                                                                                                Defeated.

 

#10                  William Guigue, Logan Murray

That the resolution form the Township of Wellington North to request the Province of Ontario to maintain the CRF funding for Ontario municipalities at 2004 levels as a minimum be endorsed and appropriate letters sent.                       

                                                                        Carried.

 

#11                  William Guigue, Jack Nicolson

That the resolution from the City of Cornwall petition the Federal Government to seriously review the proposal of implementing a Medical Student Lottery be received for information.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#12                  William Guigue, Jack Nicolson

That the resolution from the County of Northumberland to support the resolution from the City of Vaughan regarding the introduction of the Ontario Health Premium be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#13                  Faye Putnam, Jack Nicolson

That the Private Member’s Bill introduced by Jerry J. Ouellettee, MPP entitled the “Elected Officials Immunity Act 2004” be received for information.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#14                  Logan Murray, Jack Nicolson

That the following accounts payable be approved for payment – December 16-$541,450.50 and $372.25 and December 22^nd in the amount of $78,814.40 and $2,628.63.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#15                  William Guigue, William Snyder

That Council approve the apportionment of Assessment for Roll Numbers 1039 080 020 18700 and 1039 080 020 18800, as recommended by MPAC for 2003 and 2004.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#16                  William Guigue, William Snyder

That the Quinte Conservation Authority 2005 budget be received and deferred until Budget Deliberations.

                                                                        Carried.

 

 

#17                  William Snyder, William Guigue 

That the Rideau Valley Conservation authority 2005 budget be received and deferred until Budget Deliberations.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#18                  Janet Gutowski, William Guigue

That the resolution from the Township of Clarington to petition the Province of Ontario to amend the Municipal Elections Act to Provide for a four year term of office for municipal council members be received for information.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#19                  Logan Murray, Jack Nicolson

That Tom Commodore’s letter of retirement be accepted, the much regret, and that Council take this opportunity to thank Tom for his dedicated service to the Township of Central Frontenac and the former Township of Oso and wish him the best of health and happiness in his retirement.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#20                  Janet Gutowski, William Guigue

That the report of the livestock valuer regarding the loss of calf by wolves be received and the owner of the killed livestock, Linda Ritchie paid $260.00

                                                                        Carried.

 

#21                  Frances Smith, William Guigue

That Faye Putnam be appointed Deputy Mayor for the Township of Central Frontenac for the year 2005.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#22                  Janet Gutowski, Frances Smith

That by-law #2005-167, being a by-law to authorize borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005 be read a first and second time.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#23                  Janet Gutowski, Frances Smith

That by-law #2005-167, being a by-law to authorize borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005 be read a third and final time and passed.

                                                                        Carried.

           

#24                  Frances Smith, Robert Harvey

That by-law #2005-168, being a by-law to provide for an interim Tax Levy and to provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25% per month be read a first and second time.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#25                  Robert Harvey, Frances Smith

That by-law #2005-168, being a by-law to provide for an interim Tax Levy and to provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25% per month be read a third and final time and passed.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#26                  Robert Harvey, Janet Gutowski

That by-law #2005-169, being a by-law to establish a fee schedule to perform civil marriages be read a first and second time.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#27                  Robert Harvey, Frances Smith

That by-law #2005-169, being a by-law to establish a fee schedule to perform civil marriages be read a third and final time and passed.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#28                  Janet Gutowski, Frances Smith

That the correspondence and reports identified on the agenda as items

9(a-j) be received for information.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#29                  Robert Harvey, Faye Putnam

That the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, January 25^th at 9:00 a.m. at the Council Chambers, Sharbot Lake or the call of the Mayor.           

                                                                        Carried.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

 

 

 

_____________________________                          ______________________________

Mayor                                                                          Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL MINUTES – January 25, 2005

 

Council Met in regular session Monday, January 25, 2005 at 9:00a.m. in the Council Chambers, Sharbot Lake.

 

Present – Mayor, Bill MacDonald

                Councillors – Bill Guigue, Bob Harvey, Logan Murray, Frances Smith, & Bill Snyder.

 

Absent - Deputy Mayor, Faye Putnam

   Councillors - Janet Gutowski, Jack Nicolson.

 

Also in attendance – Heather Fox – Clerk-Administrator and Jeff Green – Frontenac News Reporter.

 

Three members of the public attended.

 

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

 

There were no delegations.

 

The following correspondence and reports were received for information:

1.      County Council News Release.

2.      Frontenac County News Release.

3.      Notice of press event with the Honorable Leona Dembrowsky.

4.      Ministry of Finance correspondence on CRF.

5.      MPP Leona Dombrowsky’s statute on CRF.

6.      AMO Alerts.

7.      Construction Details

8.      Economic Development minutes.

9.      OSO Recreation Committee minutes.

10.  FEP Newsletter.

 

The following resolutions were presented:

 

#30                  Bob Harvey, Bill Snyder

That the agenda of January 25, 2005, Be adopted with amendments that the in camera session scheduled under delegations be moved to in camera section of the agenda as the delegation cancelled. 

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#31                  Bill Snyder, Bob Harvey

                        That the minutes of January 10, 2005 be adopted as circulated.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#32                  Bill Snyder, Bob Harvey

That the resolution from the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin to request the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to fully investigate the delays in CACC notification of other emergency services and that the Minister ensure that CACC’s throughout Ontario have sufficient resources, technical personnel to fulfill their obligations to the public be endorsed and the appropriate letters sent

                                                                        Carried.

 

#33                  Bill Guigue, Bill Snyder

That the report of the Livestock Valuer regarding the loss of 2 calves by wolves be received and the owner of the killed livestock, Oliver Clow paid $208.00.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#34                  Bill Guigue, Bob Harvey

That a video entitled “Within Arms’ Reach” and the “Backyard Pool Safety Guidelines” publication be provided with the building permit for a pool and that the building permit fee be increased from $50.00 to $70.00 accordingly.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#34                  Bob Harvey, Bill Guigue

That the Procedural By-law be amended to remove “the Deputy Mayor shall not be a member elected from the same electoral district as the Mayor” from Section 14 of the by-law as it deemed not be a conflict under any Provincial Act.

                                                                        Tabled

 

 

#35                  Bill Snyder, Frances Smith

That the request from George Teal to trap the pond located on municipal property on the south side of the waste disposal site located at part lot 19, concession 3, Hinchinbrooke District in the Township of Central Frontenac be approved.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#36                  Frances Smith, Bill Guigue

That the draft policy and procedure for naming of highways be adopted as presented.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#37                  Bill Snyder, Bob Harvey

That the following members be appointed to the Oso District Recreation Committee for the year 2005:  Cathy MacMunn, Dave Willis, Michelle Greenstreet, Anne Howes, Josh MacPherson, Gary Parks, Keith Howitt, Paul Warren, Susan Willis, Spencer Robinson, and Mike Hannah.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#38                  Bob Harvey, Bill Guigue

That Michael MacDonald be granted permission to build a portion of the private road on the road allowance between Lot 12, Concession 2 and Lot 12, Concession 3 in Olden District and that the road not be gated until road enters the MacDonald property, with the following conditions:  1) That a plan of survey be prepared and registered at the Registry Office, Kingston, Ontario and a copy deposited with the Township of Central Frontenac to become Schedule “A” to this By-law.  2) That proof of liability insurance be provided to the Township of Central Frontenac yearly protecting the municipality against any liability.  3) That there will be no encroachment or disturbance of abutting properties now or in the future.  4) That Mr. MacDonald post a sign at the start of this unopened road allowance stating “Road not assumed by Municipality.  Use at own risk.”  And that Mr. MacDonald ensure the sign is kept posted.  5) That Mr. MacDonald provide documentation to the Township of Central Frontenac of any work or construction intended for this unopened road allowance.  6) That any construction on this unopened road allowance will not adversely affect any wetlands or the environment.  7) That the Township of Central Frontenac does not intend to open or assume the aforementioned unopened road allowance or assume any liability for some.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#39                  Bill Guigue, Frances Smith

That the accounts payable be approved as follows:  January 6, 2005 - $141,199.24 and January 12, 2005 - $130,563.08.

                                                                        Carried.

 

 

#40                  Frances Smith, Bob Harvey

That the 2005 draft budget from the Mississippi Valley conservation Authority be received and deferred until budget deliberations.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#41                  Bob Harvey, Frances Smith

That the Treasurer’s report indicating a decrease in the taxable assessment for 2005 taxation be received.

                                                                        Carried.

 

#42                  Logan Murray, Frances Smith

                        That the reports and correspondence identified on the agenda as items

9(a-j) be received for information.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#43                  Bill Snyder, Bob Harvey

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.

 

#44                  Bob Harvey, Frances Smith

                        That the In Camera meeting return to regular Council.

                                                                                                Carried.

 

#45                  Frances Smith, Logan Murray

That the meeting adjourn until Monday, February 14^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Mountain Grove or the call of the Mayor.

                                                                        Carried.

 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.