Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: May 15, 2024 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL May 15, 2024
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, May 15, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Present:
Warden Ron Vandewal, Deputy Warden Fran Smith, Councillors Fred Fowler, Nicki Gowdy, Judy GreenwoodSpeers, Ray Leonard, Gerry Lichty, and Bill Saunders
Also Present:
County: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Gale Chevalier, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Susan Brant, Administrator-Fairmount Home Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resources Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes May 15, 2024 -9:30 AM
Call to Order
We begin this gathering by acknowledging and celebrating these traditional lands as a gathering place of the first peoples and their ancestors who are entrusted to care for mother earth since time immemorial. We do so respecting both the land and the Indigenous People who continue to walk with us through this world. Today, the County is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Roll Call
Closed Session
Motion #: 77-24
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
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 April 17, 2023
- A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; - as it relates to the Howe Island Ferry Operations.
- A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - as it relates to property acquisitions for the K&P Trail Carried
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Motion #: 78-24
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session with/without reporting Carried
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held April 17, 2024
Motion #: 79-24
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held April 17, 2024 be adopted. Carried
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b)
Minutes of Special Meeting held May 8, 2024
Motion #: 80-24
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Resolved That the minutes of the special Council meeting held May 8, 2024 be adopted. Carried
Delegations and/or Presentations
Proclamations
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 81-24
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
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Briefings
a)
Mr. Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Unfinished Business
Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Motion #: 82-24
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
That Committee of the Whole Council adjourn and meet as Committee of Management of Fairmount Home, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
b)
2024-049 Fairmount Home Quarterly Update Activity Report
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Motion #: 83-24
This report is for information purposes only. Carried
Motion #: 84-24
Moved By:
Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
That the Committee of Management of Fairmount Home adjourn and revert back to Committee of the Whole Council. Carried
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2024-047 Corporate Services Council Resolution concerning the Request from the Township of Frontenac Islands for the Removal of Boarding Restrictions
Motion #: 85-24
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Recommendation:
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Be It Resolved That the request from the Township of Frontenac Islands asking the County of Frontenac to consider amending boarding policies to remove all restrictions during peak commuter hours, thereby deleting the reference to a 3,000 kg weight limit in policies MS-12-019 Heavy Truck Restriction, MS-17-001 Heavy Truck Restriction Period Agricultural Related Exemptions, and MS-12-018 Weekend & Holiday Truck Restrictions be denied. Carried
b)
2024-048 Corporate Services Support of Application of staff to AMO Board of Directors – County Caucus
Motion #: 86-24
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac endorses and supports Meredith Staveley-Watson in her application to fill the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors’ County Caucus staff vacancy for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term. Carried
c)
2024-051 Emergency and Transportation Services
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2025 Ambulance Replacement
Motion #: 87-24
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept this Emergency and Transportation Services – 2025 Ambulance Replacement report for information;
And Further That Council approve the request to add one vehicle to the Frontenac Paramedic fleet in 2024 by keeping one vehicle that was due for replacement in 2024;
And Further That Council approve the transfer of up to $198,000 from the Joint Vehicle Reserve for deposit on the purchase of 2025 vehicles to be used in the 2024 budget year. Carried
d)
2024-052 Emergency and Transportation Services Authorization to enter into an agreement with Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada
Motion #: 88-24
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
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Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for the funding to support Frontenac Paramedics Bicycle Teams. Carried
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2024-045 Corporate Services 2024 First Quarter Financial Summary and Outlook
b)
2024-046 Corporate Services 2023 County of Frontenac Investment Report
c)
2024-050 Corporate Services Results of Building Condition Assessments
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
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Return to Council
Motion #: 89-24
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 90-24
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Carried
Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given
a)
Support for the Request by the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic
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Motion #: 91-24
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Whereas the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic Board has demonstrated the need for financial assistance in the request for $20,000 to secure a Nurse Practitioner
And Whereas they are able to provide all needed amenities and support staff that would be required
And Whereas the funds requested would be for the sole support and recruitment of the proposed nurse practitioner
And Whereas the funds having been set aside by Frontenac County were to be used for the recruitment and retention of a physician or nurse practitioner
Therefore Be It Resolved That the County of Frontenac provide funding in the amount of $20,000 to the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic for the purpose of acquiring a Nurse Practitioner, to be expensed from the Strategic Projects Reserve
And Further That the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic Board provide an update back to the County in 1 year as to the outcome of this investment by the County. Carried
b)
Increase of definition of Heavy Weight Restrictions Howe Island County Ferry
Motion #: 92-24
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
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Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Whereas the Township of Frontenac Islands desires to improve service of the Frontenac Howe Islander;
And Whereas policies MS-12-018, MS-17-001 and MS-12-019 regarding the restriction of heavy trucks is currently interpreted by Ferry staff as a restriction of trailers regardless of weight;
And Whereas the intent of these policies is to improve commuter’s ability to get to work;
And Whereas the current description of a heavy truck and trailer is 3000KG;
And Whereas new passenger vehicles and trucks including electric vehicles can may exceed that limit;
And Whereas, the current definition of 3000KG will require ferry operators to approach new larger passenger cars and trucks to request they provide evidence of the weight of their vehicle;
And Whereas this requirement will result in further interaction between ferry operators and vehicle owners;
And Whereas increased interaction between ferry operators and vehicle owners may result in a confrontation between vehicle operator and Ferry staff;
And Whereas By-law No. 2023-047 a by-law to establish fees and fares for the Frontenac Howe Islander defines a heavy vehicle as more than 6000kg;
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And Whereas consistency in the definition of heavy trucks/vehicles will serve to minimize the potential of confrontations between ferry staff and vehicle operators;
Therefore Be It Resolved That policies MS-12-018, MS-17-001 and MS-12-018 be update to define heavy trucks as 6000 kg. Carried
Giving Notice of Motion
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From the City of Peterborough regarding a Resolution requesting Amendments to the Ombudsman Act [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
b)
From the County of Hastings regarding a Resolution on Sustainable Infrastructure Funding for Small Rural Municipalities [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
c)
From the County of Prince Edward regarding a Resolution urging the Province to provide a municipal accessibility fund [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
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d)
From the Municipality of St Charles regarding a Resolution on Expanding the Life Span of Fire Apparatus [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
e)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on a Provincial and National Fire Fighting Strategy [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
f)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on Catch and Release Justice [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
g)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on Conservation Officer Reclassification [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
h)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on Household Food Insecurity [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
i)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on Social and Economic Prosperity Review [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
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j)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on the Carbon Tax [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
k)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a Resolution concerning a Municipal Equipment Operator Course [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
l)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a Resolution urging the Province to establish a Municipal Accessibility Fund [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
m)
From the Municipality of West Perth regarding a Resolution concerning changes to the Conservation Authorities Act [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
n)
From the Town of Bracebridge regarding a Resolution requesting Gender-Based Violence be declared an epidemic [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
o)
From the Town of Bracebridge regarding a Resolution to request Provincial support for Cemetery Operations [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
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p)
From the Town of Grimsby regarding a Resolution endorsing Township of Clearview resolution on Bill C-63 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
q)
From the Township of Lanark Highlands regarding a Resolution Supporting the return to combine ROMA and OGRA Conferences [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
r)
From the Township of Scugog regarding a Resolution on proposed amendments to Ontario Heritage Act [Distributed to Members of County Council April 19, 2024]
s)
From a concerned citizen of Frontenac Islands Regarding the Howe Island Ferry [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
t)
From David Howse regarding concerns about a Ferry vs. Bridge for Howe Island [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
u)
From Loyalist Township regarding a Resolution concerning an Accessible Ontario by 2025 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
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v)
From Loyalist Township regarding a Resolution concerning Housing Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
w)
From Loyalist Township regarding a Resolution concerning Public Health Laboratories [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
x)
From the City of St. Catherines regarding a Resolution to Restrict the Keeping of Non-native (exotic) Wild Animals [Distributed to County Council April 26, 2024]
y)
From the County of Northumberland Regarding the Use of Long Term Care Funding Support Community Care Services [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
z)
From the Municipality of Shuniah Regarding the Time for change Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
aa)
From the Municipality of South Huron Regarding Time for change Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
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ab)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a Resolution concerning the Occupational Health and Safety Act Clarification [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
ac)
From the Town of Cobourg Council Resolution Regarding a Proposed Amendment to Subsection 27(16) of the OHA [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
ad)
From the Town of Grimsby regarding a Resolution to Review the OW and ODSP Financial Assistance Rates [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
ae)
From the Town of Lincoln Regarding Urgent Need for Increase Funding to Libraries and Museums in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
af)
From the Town of Smith Falls Regarding the Basic Income Guarantee [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
ag)
From the Township of Alnwick Regarding Support Time for Change MFIPPA [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
ah)
From the Township of Stratford Regarding Increased Funding to
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Libraries and Museums in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
ai)
From the Township of the Archipelago regarding a Resolution against the phasing out free water testing for private wells [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
aj)
From the Township of Trent Hills Regarding Funding Social Services [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
ak)
Howe Island - Ferry costs 2024 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 26, 2024]
al)
From the City of Guelph regarding Resolution in Support for the OEB Decision to End the Subsidization of Fossil Gas [Distributed to Members of County Council May 3, 2024]
am)
From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution concerning Intimate Partner Violence and Coercive Control [Distributed to Members of County Council May 3, 2024]
an)
From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution concerning Operational Budget Funding
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[Distributed to Members of County Council May 3, 2024]
ao)
From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution concerning Proposed Amendment to Subsection 27(16) of the OHA [Distributed to Members of County Council May 3, 2024]
ap)
From the City of Stratford regarding Resolution in Support for the OEB Decision to End the Subsidization of Fossil Gas [Distributed to Members of County Council May 3, 2024]
aq)
From the Township of Alnwick Haldimand regarding a Resolution calling for funding for housing and shelter funding [Distributed to Members of County Council May 3, 2024]
ar)
From the Township of Alnwick Haldimand regarding a Resolution on the Use of Long Term Care to support community care services [Distributed to Members of County Council May 3, 2024]
as)
From Prince Edward County regarding a Resolution to end the National Housing Affordability Crisis [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
at)
From the Town of Orangeville regarding a Resolution concerning amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act
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[Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
au)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution restricting the keeping of non-native wild animals [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
av)
From the Township of Alnwick Haldimand regarding a Resolution a Comprehensive Review of Municipal Finances across Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
aw)
From the Township of Alnwick Haldimand regarding a Resolution concerning the Provincial & National Fire Fighting Strategy [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
ax)
From the Township of Alnwick Haldimand regarding a Resolution supporting Expanding the Life Span of Fire Apparatus [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
ay)
From the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan regarding a Resolution concerning Operational Budget Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
az)
From the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan regarding a Resolution on an Amenity Sharing MOU with School Boards
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[Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
ba)
From the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan regarding a Resolution on Mental Health Services [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
bb)
From the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan regarding a Resolution on the New Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
bc)
From the Township of Manitouwadge regarding a Resolution to Review of OW and ODSP Financial Assistance Rates [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
bd)
From the Township of Stirling Rawdon regarding a Resolution supporting Sustainable Infrastructure funding for municipalities [Distributed to Members of County Council May 10, 2024]
Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
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Motion #: 93-24
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) and b) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) and b) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 94-24
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Resolved That by-laws a) and b) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
b)
To authorize the execution of an Agreement with Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for the funding to support Frontenac Paramedics Bicycle Teams [Proposed By-law No. 2024-014]
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c)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on May 15, 2024 [Proposed By-law No. 2024-015]
Adjournment
Motion #: 95-24
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
That the meeting hereby adjourn at Carried
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