Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: November 15, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL November 15, 2023
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, November 15, 2023 at 9:00 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 November 15, 2023 -9:00 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 #: 195-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
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 October 18, 2023
- Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - as it relates to the annual performance appraisal of the Chief Administrative Officer
- Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - as it relates to County Approval Authority Carried
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Motion #: 196-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That Council rise from Closed Session, that the rules of Procedural By-law No. 2022-0026 be waived and the Warden report Carried
Motion #: 197-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That the County Council authorize the Warden and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Palmer & Associates for the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. Carried
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held October 18, 2023
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Motion #: 198-23
Moved By:
Coumcillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held October 18, 2023 be adopted. Carried
b)
Minutes of Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting held October 24 & 25, 2023
Motion #: 199-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Resolved That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Budget meetings held October 24 & 25, 2023 be adopted. Carried
Delegations and/or Presentations
a)
Mr. Andrew McCallum and Mr. Hugh Cowan representing the Wolfe Island EMS Committee, will address Council regarding the removal of the ambulance previously stationed on Wolfe Island.
Proclamations
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Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 200-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
Briefings
a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, 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 #: 201-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
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Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
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)
2023-125 Fairmount Home Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight Organization Long-Term CareLetter of Support
Please Note: The information being presented, which the County does not have control over, is not in an accessible format but can be provided upon request.
Motion #: 202-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Recommendation:
Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight Organization Long-Term Care Letter of SupportReport;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct the Clerk and Warden to sign the Appendix B RNAO’s Best Practice Spotlight Organization Long-Term Care (BPSO-LTC) Letter of Support.
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Carried
Motion #: 203-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
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)
2023-119 Corporate Services 2024 Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry Fees and Fares Schedule
Motion #: 204-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Recommendation:
Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry Fees and Fares Schedule report;
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And Further That a by-law be introduced later in the meeting to adopt the 2024 Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry Fees and Fares Schedule. Carried
b)
2023-120 K&P Trail Request for use of Canada Community Building Fund for remediation of K&P Trail north of Clarendon Station
Motion #: 205-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That up to $12,000 of the Canada Community Building Fund be allocated to assist with repairs to the K&P Trail between Clarendon Station and Robertsville Road. Carried
c)
2023-121 Corporate Services Support of the EOWC ‘7 in 7’ Regional Housing Plan
Motion #: 206-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
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Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the County of Frontenac approve a contribution of $36,000 required for the EOWC Regional Housing Plan (7 in 7+) deliverables to March 31, 2024. Carried
d)
2023-122 Corporate Services 2024 Draft Budget Revision
Motion #: 207-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services 2024 Draft Budget Revision Report,
And Further That Council amend the budget to reflect the adjustments outlined in the report.
And Finally That the Council of the County of Frontenac pass a by-law later in the meeting approving the 2024 Budget. Carried as Amended
Motion #: 208-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
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Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That the motion be amended by adding the following:
And Further That the draft budget be amended to expense the $36,000 request from the EOWC from the Stabilization Reserve; And Further That $20,000 be added to the levy for 2024, Lost
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2023-123 Corporate Services Rural and Southern Frontenac Community Services Quarterly Transportation Report
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
Return to Council
Motion #: 209-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
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That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 210-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
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
Giving Notice of Motion
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
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a)
From the Township of Archipelag regarding Cigarette Producer Responsibility [Distributed to Members of County Council October 20, 2023]
b)
From the Township of Archipelago regarding a resolution to declare gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic [Distributed to Members of County Council October 20, 2023]
c)
From the Township of East Hawkesbury regarding a resolution on Bill 21 - Fixing Long Term Care Act [Distributed to Members of County Council October 20, 2023]
d)
From the Township of McKellar regarding a resolution calling for an Amendment to the Legislation Act [Distributed to Members of County Council October 20, 2023]
e)
From the Township of Terrace Bay regarding a resolution supporting opposition to the Strong Mayors Powers in Aurora [Distributed to Members of County Council October 20, 2023]
f)
From the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance regarding partnerships with the County of Frontenac [Distributed to Members of County Council October 27, 2023]
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g)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a resolution concerning school bus stop arm cameras [Distributed to Members of County Council October 27, 2023]
h)
From the Township of Machar regarding a Resolution concerning legislation on short term rental brokerage Companies [Distributed to Members of County Council October 27, 2023]
i)
From the Township of North Dundas regarding a resolution concerning school bus stop arm cameras [Distributed to Members of County Council October 27, 2023]
j)
From the Town of Rainy River regarding Resolution that water treatment training opportunities be expanded and made more affordable [Distributed to Members of County Council October 27, 2023]
k)
From Marc Moey’s providing a response on questions raised at PEDAC regarding trail passes [Distributed to Members of County Council November 3, 2023]
l)
From Mr. Roger J Hogan regarding a Cost Benefit Analysis on the expansion of the KP Trail [Distributed to Members of County Council November 3, 2023]
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m)
From the City of Cambridge regarding a Resolution on fixing the LongTerm Care Amendment Act [Distributed to Members of County Council November 3, 2023]
n)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution on Short Term Rentals [Distributed to Members of County Council November 3, 2023]
o)
From the Town of Aurora regarding a Resolution on Cannabis Retail Applications for Aurora [Distributed to Members of County Council November 3, 2023]
p)
From the Town of Goderich regarding a resolution concerning Illegal Car Rally Provincial Task Force [Distributed to Members of County Council November 3, 2023]
q)
From the Town of Huntsville regarding a resolution on Floating Accommodations [Distributed to Members of County Council November 3, 2023]
r)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution of support Calling for Amendment to Legislation Act, 2006 [Distributed to Members of County Council November 3, 2023]
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s)
From the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance regarding partnering with the County to promote trails [Distributed to Members of County Council November 10, 2023]
t)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution of Support for an Automated Enforcement System [Distributed to Members of County Council November 10, 2023]
u)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution of support for increasing Tax Credits for Firefighter [Distributed to Members of County Council November 10, 2023]
v)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution of Support for Water Training [Distributed to Members of County Council November 10, 2023]
w)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution of support to include Digital Publication in the Legislation Act. [Distributed to Members of County Council November 10, 2023]
x)
From the Town of Perry Sound regarding a resolution on the Highway Traffic Act and Automated Enforcements Systems on all roadways [Distributed to Members of County Council November 10, 2023]
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Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 211-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through d) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through d) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 212-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
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By-Laws
a)
To establish a fees and fares schedule for the Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry operation for the year 2024 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-047]
b)
To adopt the estimates for the sums required during the year 2024 for the purposes of the County of Frontenac (2024 Budget) [Proposed By-law No. 2023-048]
c)
To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to enter into an Agreement [Proposed By-law No. 2023-049]
d)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on November 15, 2023 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-050]
Adjournment
Motion #: 213-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:57 a.m.
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Carried
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