Council Minutes – February 28, 2008

(These minutes will require approval at the next regular session of Council scheduled for March 10, 2008)

Council met in regular session, Thursday, February 28, 2008 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall in Sharbot Lake.

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 McMunn

Later in the Meeting: Judy Gray, Bryon Dawn and Steve Reynolds.

Also in attendance: Glenn Tunnock and David Sappleton of Tunnock Consulting; Susan Beckel, Deputy Clerk of the County of Frontenac; Jeff Green (Frontenac News) and Craig Bakay (Frontenac Gazette)

The agenda was then introduced. The Clerk requested that an item regarding Canada Day be added under reports, Clerk-Administration as 8f) (i).

#608    Phillip Smith, Frances Smith

            That the agenda for the February 28, 2008 meeting be adopted as amended

                                                                              Carried

The Mayor then requested if any member of Council wished to declare potential conflict of interest regarding the agenda items under discussion. Councillor Jeff Matson declared a conflict of interest regarding item 8(b) Accounts Payable (payments made to Matson Construction) and Councillor Phillip Smith declared conflict regarding item 4(a) Chiarot Rezoning and Condominium Project.

The Chiarot Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Condominium proposal was then introduced by the Mayor. The Mayor reviewed requirements under the Planning Act regarding both participation in the meeting and the importance of providing a name and address for those wishing to speak in favour or against the proposal. It was also noted that submissions of your name and address would insure notification of any subsequent decision made by Council regarding the proposal.

Glenn Tunnock was then provided a presentation which outlined the Chiarot proposal including the application process which has been completed to date.

Following this presentation, Mr. Chiarot and his engineering consultant Mark Priddle (from McIntosh Perry) provided further details regarding the project.

After presentations the Mayor asked if there were persons in attendance wishing to speak for or against the proposal, or wished to ask questions of Mr. Tunnock, Mr. Chiarot or his consultants. (See attached Schedule “A” for comments, questions and answers)

#609    Frances Smith, Normand Guntensperger

That the Planning Report for the Chiarot Condominium Proposal, Sharbot Lake be received and further

That approval be deferred pending public and agency input and further

That opinion be obtained on a “responsibility agreement” regarding long-term operation and maintenance of the proposed on-site sewage system and further

That the draft conditions be forwarded to the County for review.

                                                                                                            Carried

The 1000 Island Concrete OP Amendment and Rezoning proposal was then introduced by the Mayor. The Mayor reviewed requirements under the Planning Act regarding both participation in the meeting and the importance of providing your name and address for those wishing to speak in favour or against the proposal. It was also noted that submissions of your name and address would insure notification of any subsequent decision made by Council regarding the proposal.

Glenn Tunnock then provided a presentation which outlined the proposed Official Plan amendment and related re-zoning for the subject property. Mr. Castle and his consultants Tracy Zander, Planner and Mark Priddle, Engineer with McIntosh Perry were also in attendance.

Following Mr. Tunnock’s presentation the Mayor asked if there were any persons in attendance wishing to speak for or against the proposal, or wished to ask questions of Mr. Tunnock, Mr. Castle or his consultants in attendance. (See attached Schedule “B” for comments/questions and answers)

# 610   Frances Smith, Phillip Smith   

That the Planning Report for the 1000 Island Concrete OP Amendment and Rezoning Proposal, be received and further

That adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment be deferred pending receipt of public and agency submissions.

                                                                                                                        Carried

#611    Bob Harvey, Jeff Matson

            That the meeting be extended by half an hour to 12:30 p.m.

                                                                                                                        Carried

#612             Normand Guntensperger, John Purdon

That the presentation made by Sue Leslie and Charity Garey, representing North Frontenac Children Services be received and further

That the Council of Central Frontenac continue to support the North and Central Youth Initiative.

                                                                                                                        Carried

#613             Normand Guntensperger, John Purdon

That That the Report submitted by North Frontenac Community Services regarding the Northern Rural Youth partnership be received and further, that the request for a municipal contribution of $1000 toward the publishing of a 2008 Recreation Guide be given consideration as part of the 2008 budget process

It was suggested that the proposed North Rural Youth Partnership (NRYP) and the Economic Development Committee (EDC) brochure become a combined initiative. The mayor agreed to advance this idea to the EDC.

#614    Phillip Smith, Frances Smith

That the presentation made by Liz Montgomery, Service Canada be received.

The minutes of the Council meeting held February 11, 2008 were then introduced.

#615             Normand Gutensberger, John Purdon

That the minutes of the February 11, 2008 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.

                                                                  Carried

#616            Normand Gutensberger, John Purdon

That Council for the Township of Central Frontenac approve the Accounts Payable Reports dated January25, 2008 ($246,538.11) and January 30, 2008 ($38,242.29 and February 8, 2008 ($72,853.33 & $7,013.42.

                                                                                                                        Carried

#617            Normand Gutensberger, John Purdon

That Cathy MacMunn from the Central Frontenac Recreation Committee be authorized to submit a financial request to the Department of Canadian Heritage in relation to the Celebrate Canada Program for organizing activities to celebrate Canada Day 2008.

                                                                                                                        Carried

#618    Frances Smith, Phillip Smith

That Council enter Closed Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.

                                                                                                Carried

#619    Phillip Smith, Frances Smith

That Council rise and report from Closed Session.

                                                                                                                        Carried

There were several items of business that did not get addressed at the meeting. These items will be carried over to the next regular session of Council

#620    Phillip Smith, Frances Smith   

That this meeting be adjourned until 7:00 p.m., Monday March 10, 2008 at Mountain Grove.

                                                                                                                        Carried

The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.