Council Minutes – February 11, 2008

(These minutes will require approval/adoption at the next regular session of Council, scheduled for February 28, 2008.)

Council met in regular session, Monday, February 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Mountain Grove.

Present:            Mayor, Janet Gutowski

                        Deputy Mayor, Bob Harvey

Councillors: Normand Guntensperger, Bill Snyder, Jeff Matson, John Purdon, Gary Smith, Frances Smith and Phillip Smith

Also in attendance: Staff members John DuChene, Cathy MacMunn.  Also present: Glenn Tunnock, Planning Consultant and David Sappleton of Tunnock Consulting; Craig Bakay, Gazette Reporter; Jeff Green, Frontenac News Reporter

The agenda was introduced. Councillor Gary Smith requested that discussion of Rural Routes be added to the agenda under County Council items.

#591    Frances Smith, Phillip Smith   

That the agenda for the February 11, 2008 meeting be adopted as amended.

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The Mayor requested if any member of Council wished to declare conflict regarding the agenda items to be discussed. There were no declarations of potential conflict of interest.

The Minutes of the meeting held January 29, 2008 were introduced. Corrections were noted including the replacement of Gary Smith on the Economic Development Committee by Deputy Mayor Bob Harvey, that resolution #567 regarding purchase of a bulldozer will also require investigation of contracting the service and, that resolution

#586 should read “Monday, February 11, 2008 at Mountain Grove”

#592    Phillip Smith, Frances Smith

            That the minutes of the January 29, 2008 Council meeting be adopted as             corrected.

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The Minutes of the special meting held February 6, 2008 were introduced. It was noted that the Organizational Review consultants (Winegard, Muntz, Donaldson) should be added to those present. Also, the death notice regarding Maurice O’Connor should reference his employment with the former Township of Olden.

#593    Frances Smith, Phillip Smith

            That the minutes of the February 6, 2008 Special Council meeting be adopted as             corrected.

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PUBLIC MEETNG:

Zoning Amendments were then introduced.

The Mayor instructed those in attendance about procedures under the Planning Act regarding presentations and questions. She noted that those wanting to speak must provide their name and address to the Clerk.

The proposed Clow rezoning was introduced.

David Sappleton of Tunnock Consulting Ltd. presented the Planning Report for this proposed rezoning which would amend By-Law 2002-120 (Part Lot 13, Concession 2 – Hinchinbrooke District) from Rural to Rural Exception 8 (R-X8) so that the subject lands would be classified as a “Seniors Home”.

There were no representations for or against the proposed rezoning.

There were comments expressed by Council regarding the use of the building by seniors.

#594    Gary Smith, Normand Guntensperger

            That the Fire Chief be instructed to investigate the Clow property, including the             existing structure and any proposed addition(s) with regard to compliance with      the Fire Code and that a report be submitted to Council for consideration.

                                                                                                                                    Carried

The proposed Currie rezoning was then introduced.

David Sappleton of Tunnock Consulting Ltd. presented the Planning Report for this

proposed rezoning which would amend By-Law 2002-120 (Part of Lot 2, Concession 4 – Olden District) from Waterfront Residential to Waterfront Residential Exception 27 (RW-X27) and Waterfront Residential Exception 28 (RW-X28) to permit a reduced minimum lot areas and lot frontages.

Mr. Fred Pentney, who is acting as agent for Mr. Currie was present. There were no representations for or against the proposed rezoning.

#595    Phillip Smith, Frances Smith

            That the recommendations of the Planning Report for the CURRIE rezoning             proposal be accepted and further, that a draft amending zoning bylaw be prepared             and circulated  for consideration at the next regular meeting of Council.

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The proposed Shea rezoning was then introduced.

Glenn Tunnock of Tunnock Consulting Ltd. presented the Planning Report for the proposed rezoning which would amend By-Law 2002-120 (Part of Lot 4, Concession 1 – Hinchinbrooke District) to permit a “Waste Management Facility Exception 1”.

Mr. Tunnock explained that this application was initiated in response to the Ministry of Environment as a requirement to obtain an appropriate Certificate of Approval for the operation. 

Mr. Tunnock was followed by a presentation by Joe Lyng, Walker Environmental Group who reviewed operations of a composting facility in Thorold Ontario which would represent the type of operation being proposed for the Shea property. Casey Shea was also in attendance to answer questions.

The Mayor then asked if there were any representations for or against the proposed rezoning.

Terry Mullen, 592 13 Island Lake Rd., Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal.

His concerns included a lack of notice and the timing for the public meeting; i.e., many seasonal owners not able to participate in the process. He also raised concerns about the type of materials proposed for composting (a variety of organic waste including meat and table scraps etc.) and suggested that the matter be deferred.

Tom Stinson, 622 13 Island Lake Rd., R.R.#2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal. He expressed concerns about the availability of continuous water (necessary to the process), the possibility of leachate leaving the property (off-site pollution) and increased truck traffic that the proposal would generate.

Mike Coulter, R.R. #2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal. He expressed concerns about the adequacy of water and the probable need for trucked water to the site

Irene Botter, 660 13 Island Lake Rd., R.R. #2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal. She expressed concern about not receiving adequate notice and wanted assurances that residents would be kept informed.

Karen Gage, 670 13 Island Lake Rd., R.R. #2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal. She expressed concerns about noise (during the day and night)

Bruce Fitzgerald, R.R. # 2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal. He felt that as an adjacent landowner, additional development of the property would have a very negative impact on his land values. Also expressed concerns about odours, pests and damage to wetlands.

Joan Stinson, 622 13 Island Lake Rd., R.R. #2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal. She expressed some of the same concerns already mentioned such as odours and traffic.

Pat Ogilvie, 422, 13 Island Lake Rd., R.R. #2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal. She was concerned about the transport of kitchen scraps to the facility, believing the site would be used for household waste.

Tom Fitzgerald, R.R. #2, Godfrey, ON, K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal.  He was concerned with runoff from this property going towards his lot, which is across the road.

Ross Potter, 660, 13 Island Lake Rd., R.R. #2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 Spoke against the proposal as to the timing of this meeting as there are a number of summer residents on 13 Island Lake and they should also be notified.  He will leave a list of those individuals with the municipality.

Dawn McGregor, 700 Westport Rd., R.R. #2, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 spoke against the proposal.  She expressed concern that the bylaw if passed will open up the site for materials coming from “anywhere”.

Messrs. Lyng and Shea attempted to offer responses to many of the comments expressed. They advised the audience that additional public input would be available through subsequent MOE approval processes. Mr Shea also noted that the compost would consist of 50% yard waste and 50% “separated organics”.

They indicated that if additional water was required for the composting process it would be trucked in from Kingston. They suggested that other site details, including screening and actual placement of the composting area on the site would be addressed in subsequent planning and approval processes.

Councillor Gary Smith then asked about the City of Kingston’s proposed RFP for composting. Mr Shea said that release of the RFP remained uncertain, but anticipates that it will be advertised this spring. Mr. Shea said that if the property is successfully rezoned, receives the necessary MOE approvals and they obtain a contract with the City then organic waste would be shipped from Kingston to the site.

#596    Frances Smith, Bill Snyder

            That consideration of the Shea rezoning proposal be deferred pending receipt of         further site specific information including a site plan and related materials to             address issues of odour, noise, site drainage, water use and visual impacts.

                                                                                                                        Carried.

#597    Phillip Smith, John Purdon

            That the presentation made by Joe Dupuis regarding the replacement of lights at                         the Parham Ball Field be received and further that Council supports the             Committee’s efforts in obtaining financial assistance for the project through the             Hydro One “Power Play” grant program.

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#598    John Purdon, Phillip Smith

            That the Unfinished Business Report dated February 8, 2008 be received (as             amended).

Carried

#599    John Purdon, Phillip Smith

That the 2007 Sewage System Report submitted by the Public Health Unit be received.

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#600    Jeff Matson, Garry Smith

            That Public Works Update Report dated February 6, 2008 be received for             information.

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#601    Garry Smith, Jeff Matson

That a “Cost of Living Adjustment” (COLA) of 2.1% be applied for 2008 budgeting purposes and that this percentage be applied to staff and Council salary adjustments, effective January 1, 2008.

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#602    Garry Smith, Bob Harvey

That Mayor Gutowski, Councillor Snyder, Councillor Matson and the Acting Clerk-Administrator be appointed as the hiring committee for the purpose of screening applications, doing interviews and recommending to Council the selection of a Public Works Manager for the Township of Central Frontenac.

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#603    Gary Smith, Jeff Matson

That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac supports the holding of a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official completion and opening of highway improvements to Road 38 and further that potential dates for this ceremony are March 28^th/April 4^th .

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#604    Jeff Matson, Gary Smith

That the North Frontenac Arena Reports dated December 19, 2007 (including the Financial Report) be received for information.

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#605    Jeff Matson, Gary Smith

That the District #4 Recreation Committee Minutes dated November 4 and December 6, 2007 be received for information.

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INFORMATION AND MISC. CORRESPONDENCE

#606    Bill Snyder, Bob Harvey

            That the following materials be received for information

·        Pitch-In Cda, Operation Clean Sweep

·        AMO – Response to Cdn Taxpayers Federation

·        AMO – Pre-Budget Submission

·        AMO – Board Meeting Highlights

·        Twp of Russell: Amending of Debt Capacity Formula

·        Twp. Galway-Cavendish-Harvey: Control of Hand Guns

Carried

#607    Bill Snyder, Bob Harvey

            That this meeting be adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Thursday February 28, 2008 at             Sharbot Lake.

                                                                                                                        Carried

The meeting adjourned at 9:55p.m.