Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: July 15, 2020 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL July 15, 2020
A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac was held in the Frontenac Room of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Present:
Warden Fran Smith, Deputy Warden Ron Vandewal, Councillors Ron Higgins, Denis Doyle, Bruce Higgs, Bill MacDonald, Gerry Martin and Alan Revill
Also Present:
County: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Gale Chevalier, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Susan Brant, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Lisa Hirvi, Administrator-Fairmount Home Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Marco Smits, Communications Officer
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1
Closed Session
Motion #: 99-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
Resolved That Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole closed session as authorized under Section 239 of The Municipal Act, to consider:
- Adoption of Closed Minutes of Meetings held June 17, 2020
- Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - as it relates to mediation with the City of Kingston regarding shared services agreement
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to the contract with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for the Howe Island Ferry Carried
Motion #: 100-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting. Carried
2
Approval of Addendum
3
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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There were none.
4
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held June 17, 2020
Motion #: 102-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held June 17, 2020 be adopted. Carried
5
Deputations and/or Presentations
6
Proclamations
7
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 103-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
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Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Warden in the Chair. Carried
8
Briefings
a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
9
Unfinished Business
10
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2020-068 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Support for Resolution to transition Blue Box program to full producer responsibility
Motion #: 104-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
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Be It Resolved That the County of Frontenac strongly advocates for language to be included in the regulation that ensures municipalities under a population of 5,000 continue to receive Blue Box servicing as was agreed as part of the Provincial government’s Blue Box mediation as well as schools and public spaces. And Further That the County of Frontenac supports its lower tiers that would like to transition their Blue Box program to full producer responsibility between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2025. And Further That this decision is based on the fact that their collection contract for Blue Box material falls within these dates. And Further That any questions regarding this resolution can be directed to Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, 613-548-9400, ext. 300 or kpender@frontenaccounty.ca. And Further That this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; And Further That a request be made for the County to meet as a delegation with the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at the AMO Conference regarding inclusion of language to be included in the regulation that ensures municipalities under a population of 5,000 continue to receive Blue Box servicing Carried
b)
2020-069 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Implementation of Touchless Payment Option for the Howe Island Ferry
Motion #: 105-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the implementation of a touchless payment option for the Howe Island Ferry;And Further That staff be authorized to execute an agreement with Honk Mobile Inc to process
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payments for the Howe Island Ferry at an ongoing cost of $25 per unit per month plus
transaction fees. Carried
c)
2020-070 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Award of Contract – Architectural Services Joint County of Frontenac & Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Administration Office
Motion #: 106-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive for information the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Award of Contract – Architectural Services Joint County of Frontenac & Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Administration Office; And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into an Agreement with Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. (CKA) for Architectural Services for a Joint Administration Office to accommodate County of Frontenac at a cost of $150,000 +HST; And Further That staff report back to County Council regarding the participation of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and the cost implications for both parties. Carried
11
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
12
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
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a)
Emergency and Transportation Services - Councillor Higgs
Councillor Higgs provided an overview of the Emergency and Transportation Services liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
b)
Long Term Care (Fairmount Home) - Councillor Martin
Councillor Martin provided an overview of the Long Term Care (Fairmount Home) liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
c)
Corporate Services - Councillor MacDonald
No Report.
d)
Planning and Economic Development - Councillor Revill
Councillor Revill provided an overview of the Planning and Economic Development liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
13
Reports from External Boards and Committees
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a)
Kingston Frontenac Library Board Update - Councillor Revill
Councillor Revill provided an overview of the Kingston Frontenac Library Board activities since the last Council meeting.
b)
KFL&A Public Health Board Update - Councillor Doyle
Councillor Doyle provided an overview of the KFL&A Public Health Board activities since the last Council meeting.
c)
Housing and Homelessness Committee Update - Warden Smith
No Report.
d)
Food Policy Council of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Councillor Higgs
No Report.
14
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
15
Return to Council
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Motion #: 107-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
16
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 108-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Carried
17
Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given
18
Giving Notice of Motion
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19
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From the Township of Armour Resolution Regarding High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council June 19, 2020]
b)
From the Township of Lake of Bays Regarding High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council June 19, 2020]
c)
From Grey County Regarding Broadband Access [Distributed to Members of County Council June 19, 2020]
d)
From the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Regarding Support for Rural Broadband [Distributed to Members of County Council June 19, 2020]
e)
From the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew Regarding Resolution No. 20-06-44 COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis [Distributed to Members of County Council June 26, 2020]
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f)
From the Corporation of the City of Sarnia Regarding Long Term Care Home Improvements [Distributed to Members of County Council June 26, 2020]
g)
From the Town of Kingsville Regarding Rent Assistance Program [Distributed to Members of County Council July 3, 2020]
h)
From the Municipality of West Elgin Regarding Universal Basic Income for Citizens [Distributed to Members of County Council July 3, 2020]
i)
From the Municipality of West Elgin Regarding Support for Resolution No. CW93-20 from Grey County [Distributed to Members of County Council July 3, 2020]
j)
Letter from the Township of Pulinch Regarding TAMPO Executive Meeting Minutes dated May 28, 2020 [Distributed to Members of County Council July 10, 2020]
20
Other Business
a)
Consideration of Applications to the Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee [Applications to be distributed under separate cover]
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Number of community representatives at the discretion of Council
Motion #: 109-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
THAT Council make the following appointments to Communal Service Governance/Operation Model Review Committee for the term of Council: • • • •
Gwen Glover Michael Keene Jim McIntosh Wayne Robinson
And Further That By-law 2013-0020 be amended accordingly. Carried
21
Public Question Period
22
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 110-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
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Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through c) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through c) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 111-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Resolved That by-laws a) through c) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To authorize the Warden and Clerk to enter into an Agreement with Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. (CKA) for Architectural Services for a Joint Administration Office. [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0031
b)
To amend By-law No. 2013-0020 (to govern the proceedings of the Council and its Committees, the Conduct of Members and the Calling of Meetings) as it relates to the establishment of the Communal Service
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Governance/Operation Model Review Committee. [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0032]
c)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on July 15, 2020 [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0033]
23
Adjournment
Motion #: 112-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:24 a.m. Carried
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