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Council Minutes – June 26, 2007
Council Minutes – June 26, 2007
(These minutes will require approval/adoption) at the next regular session of Council, scheduled for July 9, 2007)
Council met in regular session, Tuesday June 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. (following the Committee of Adjustment meeting) at the Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake.
Present: Mayor, Janet Gutowski
Deputy Mayor, Bill Snyder
Councillors: Normand Guntensperger, Bob Harvey, Jeff Matson, John Purdon, Frances Smith, Gary Smith, Phillip Smith
Also in attendance: John DuChene, Acting Clerk-Administrator, Cathy MacMunn, Deputy Clerk, Mark MacDonald Fire Chief, Steve Reynolds and Bryon Dawn. Also present: Craig Bakay – Gazette Reporter and Jeff Green – Frontenac News Reporter
Prior to introduction of the agenda for the regular Council Session, the Mayor called to order a “public meeting” under the Planning Act for the purpose of hearing public comment regarding;
(a) the rezoning of lands for the proposed Mountain Grove Fire Hall, Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 3, District of Olden.
There were no persons in attendance to speak against the proposed rezoning.
(b) the Closing of a Road Allowance (at Lot 9, between Concessions 2 and 3 in the District of Oso and designated as Part 1 on reference plan 13R-18762).
There were no persons in attendance to speak against the proposed rezoning.
Suzanne Charron (applicant) was in attendance.
Because the subject lands will be sold to the adjoining landowner, the following resolution was introduced.
#252 Robert Harvey, Frances Smith
That the letter of Opinion from M.E. Antoine Real Estate for part of the road allowance at Lot 9, between Lots 2 and 3 designated as Part 1, 13R-18762, Oso District in the amount of $5,527.76 be accepted.
Carried
The Agenda for the regular session of Council was then introduced.
The Mayor requested that an item 7(d)(i) be added to the agenda to discuss possible use of the Wagner Road Public Works garage by the O.P.P.
#253 Normand Guntensperger, Gary Smith
That the agenda of the June 26, 2007 be adopted as amended.
Carried
Members of Council were then requested to declare any potential conflicts of pecuniary interest regarding council business. There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.
The minutes of June 11, 2007 were then introduced for errors or omissions.
#254 Frances Smith, Robert Harvey
That the minutes of June 11, 2007 be adopted as circulated
Carried
Delegations were then introduced.
#255 Frances Smith, Robert Harvey
That the presentation made by Mr. Tom Dewey regarding the formation of a Heritage Festival Committee for the Township of Central Frontenac be received and further that Terms of Reference and a draft formation by-law for the Committee be presented at the next meeting of Council, July 9.
Carried
Unfinished Business/Old Business
#256 Normand Guntensperger, Robert Harvey
That the Unfinished/Old Business Report dated June 26, 2007 be received.
. Carried
New Business/Reports
#257 Frances Smith, Normand Guntensperger
That the Order by the Ministry of Environment regarding the development of a transfer site at the Hinchinbrooke (Elbow Lake) Landfill site be received and staff directed to proceed with meeting compliance requirements.
Carried
#258 Normand Guntensperger, Robert Harvey
That the proposed Pager Use Policy/Procedure document be approved and implemented as amended.
Carried
It was noted that regular pager use reports should be provided to Council and that the system should be evaluated semi annually. The public should also be advised of the existence of the pager for road related purposes.
#259 Frances Smith, Robert Harvey
that the hard-topping tender submitted by Smiths Construction for completion of Part A of the Arden Road in the amount of $166,930.35 be accepted
Carried
#260 Gary Smith, Normand Guntensperger
that the hard-topping tender submitted by Smiths Construction for completion of Part B of the Arden Road in the amount of $40,106 be accepted
Carried
#261 Normand Guntensperger, Robert Harvey
That the Project Update provided by Public Works dated June26, 2007 be received.
Carried
Use of the vacant office space at the Wagner Road Public Works building by the O.P.P was then discussed. The Acting Clerk advised that because there is a growing possibility of area lands being occupied by local Native Groups over the next indefinite period (land claim issues), the O.P.P has approached the municipality seeking the township’s cooperation in providing a portion of the garage as potential back-up office space.
There were no objections expressed by Council for the O.P.P. to use the facility provided that most of the garage bays remain available for municipal use.
#262 Robert Harvey, Normand Guntensperger
That Council for the Township of Central Frontenac approves the Accounts Payable Report dated June 15, 2007 in the amount of $189,384.24.
. Carried
#263 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder
That the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac and Lloyd and Marie Vinkle enter into agreement to fulfill technical requirements associated with approval of severance
application B-05-07-OL
Carried
The Fire Chief, Mark MacDonald then approached Council
#264 Bill Snyder, Frances Smith
That the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac approve donation of a surplus fire truck (1967 water-pumper) to the Circle Square Ranch, Arden.
Carried
The donation of a second fire department surplus vehicle was then discussed.
#265 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder
That the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac approve donation of a surplus fire truck, as is (1994 van) to the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan.
Carried
Discussion of installation of a new communication tower was then introduced by the Fire Chief. Councillor Jeff Matson declared conflict of interest regarding this item and vacated the Council chamber during discussion.
The Fire Chief explained that a new road to the construction site for the tower was the only remaining issue to be resolved for completion of the tower. He has been approached by two local contractors who have expressed interest in working on the project utilizing on site materials. It was noted that there had been no dollar amounts included in the 2007 budget to address this construction activity.
Council directed the Chief to prepare a report for consideration at the next meeting.
#266 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder
That the following Minutes be received for information
Canada Day, Apr. 19, 2007, District #1, May 21, 2007, District #2, June 7, 2007, District#3, Mar 28, 2007, District #4, Apr. 3 and May 1, 2007.
Carried
#267 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder
That the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac enter into an Agreement to support a “County Medical Tiered Response” this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
#268 Jeff Matson, Gary Smith
That Councillors Frances Smith and Normand Guntensperger be authorized to attend the AMO conference scheduled for Ottawa in August 2007.
Carried
Bylaws
#269 Bill Snyder, Frances Smith
That By-Law #2007-235 (Meeks) to Stop Up, Close and Sell
Part of an Original Road Allowance, between Lots 10 and
11, Conc. 2, District of Hinchinbrooke, designated as
Part 2, Plan 13R-18491) be read a first and second time this 26th day of June, 2007
Carried
#270 Frances Smith, Bill Snyder
That By-Law #2007-235 (Meeks) to Stop Up, Close and Sell
Part of an Original Road Allowance, between Lots 10 and
11, Conc. 2, District of Hinchinbrooke, designated as
Part 2, Plan 13R-18491)be read a third and final time and passed this 26th day of June, 2007
Carried
#271 Jeff Matson, Phillip Smith
That By-law #2007-236 (Patterson) to designate Lot 11,
Plan 1677 NOT to be a registered Plan of Subdivision be read a first and second time this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
#272 Jeff Matson, Phillip Smith
That By-law #2007-236 (Patterson) to designate Lot 11,
Plan 1677 NOT to be a registered Plan of Subdivision be read a third and final time and passed this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
#273 Phillip Smith, Gary Smith
That By-Law #2007-238 to amend Emergency Management By-Law # 2005-182 be read a first and second time this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
#274 Phillip Smith, Gary Smith
That By-Law #2007-238 to amend Emergency Management By-Law # 2005-182 be read a third and final time and passed this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
#275 Phillip Smith, Gary Smith
That By-Law #2007-239 to amend Road Naming
Bylaw #2002- 125 to add Thunder Lane be read a first and second time this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
#276 Phillip Smith, Gary Smith
That By-Law #2007-239 to amend Road Naming
Bylaw #2002- 125 to add Thunder Lane be read a third and final time and passed this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
#277 Gary Smith, Phillip Smith
That By-Law #2007-240 (Charron) to Stop Up, Close and Sell
Part of the original unopened road at Lot 9, between Concessions 2 and 3, Oso District and designated as Part 1 on Plan 13R-18762 be read a first and second time this 26th day of June, 2007
Carried
#278 Phillip Smith, Gary Smith
That By-Law #2007-240 (Charron) to Stop Up, Close and Sell
Part of the original unopened road at Lot 9, between Concessions 2 and 3, Oso District and designated as Part 1 on Plan 13R-18762 be read a third and final time and passed this 26th day of June, 2007
Carried
#279 John Purdon, Normand Guntensperger
That By-Law #2007-241 to Rezone certain lands shown on Schedule A, legally described as Part of Lot 14 and 15, Concession 3, designated as Part 1 on Plan 13R-18451, Olden District for the purpose of constructing a municipal fire hall be a read a first and second time this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
#280 Normand Guntensperger, John Purdon
That By-Law #2007-241 to Rezone certain lands shown on Schedule A, legally described as Part of Lot 14 and 15, Concession 3, designated as Part 1 on Plan 13R-18451, Olden District for the purpose of constructing a municipal fire hall be a read a third and final time and passed time this 26th day of June 2007.
Carried
Council requested that it be noted in the minutes that Tunnock Consulting had advised staff (Cathy MacMunn) by telephone stating that the municipality could proceed with first, second and third reading of the Mountain Grove Fire Hall rezoning bylaw.
Correspondence
#281 Jeff Matson, John Purdon
That the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac, in response to correspondence received from Ms. Heather O’Rielly dated June 19, hold a public meeting to solicit comments and opinions regarding the use of barrels for the purpose of burning garbage and other materials within the municipality and that this meeting be held on August 9, 2007
Carried
(Due to a previous commitment, the Fire Chief is unavailable for August 9th so the meeting has been rescheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 2, 2007, Mountain Grove.)
#282 John Purdon, Jeff Matson
That the following materials be received for information
- Faye Putnam: Maintenance of Public Beaches
- AMO Communication: $20 Million Municipal Eco Challenge Fund
- Ministry Delegations, AMO Conference, Aug 19-20, Ottawa
- Min. of Community Safety and Corrections, Emergency Management program requirements.
- Round the Rideau Newsletter, May/June
Carried
#283 John Purdon, Jeff Matson
That this meeting be adjourned until 7:00 p.m., Monday July 9, 2007 at Mountain Grove.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
The meeting was followed by the presentation of the annual Seniors of Year Awards and a luncheon. The recipients of the awards included: Glenn and Betty Matson, Kennebec District, Ed Warren, Olden District, Robert Young, Oso District and Gerald Howes, Hinchinbrooke District
