Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: March 16, 2022 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL March 16, 2022
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, March 16, 2022 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 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 March 16, 2022 -9:30 AM
Call to Order
Closed Session
Motion #: 38-22
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
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 February 16, 2022
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to attendance management
- Labour relations or Employee Negotiations - as it relates to the potential location of an additional land ambulance base
- A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - as it relates to property acquisition for the K&P Trail Carried
Motion #: 39-22
Moved By:
Councillor Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting Carried
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Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held February 16, 2022
Motion #: 40-22
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 16, 2022 be adopted. Carried
Deputations and/or Presentations
Proclamations
Move into Committee of the Whole
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Motion #: 41-22
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Warden in the Chair. Carried
Briefings
a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Unfinished Business
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
The following report was postponed from the February 16, 2022 meeting to the March 16, 2022 meeting
2022-016 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Expropriation of Lands for the Purposes of the K&P Trail
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Motion #: 42-22
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Expropriation of Lands for the Purposes of the K&P Trailreport; And Further That the Clerk be directed to introduce a by-law later in the meeting to authorize an application to Approve the Expropriation of Lands for the purposes of the K&P Trail. Carried
b)
2022-027 Corporate Services Appointment of an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac
Motion #: 43-22
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Appointment of an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac report for information; And Further Thatthe Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law later in the meeting appointing Kelly J. Pender as Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac. Carried
c)
2022-028 Corporate Services
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Change in Funding Model for Rent Assistance Program
Motion #: 44-22
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Be It Resolved Thatthe Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Consideration of Providing a Rent Assistance Program report; And Further Thatthe unbudgeted amount of $7,092 as part of the year end reconciliation in 2022 for a separate rent supplement program be funded from the Social Housing Out of Scope Reserve; And Further That staff be directed to bring forward to the 2023 budget deliberations, the potential for the County of Frontenac to support 2 additional rent assistance subsidies in the County of Frontenac. Carried
d)
2022-029 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report to Frontenac Townships on Family Physician Recruitment
Motion #: 45-22
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Be It Resolved Thatthe Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer - Report to Frontenac Townships on Family Physician Recruitment report for information;
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And Further ThatCouncil authorize the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer to investigate options and bring the matter to the attention of the Province of Ontario and the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus. Carried
e)
2022-030 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Authorization to enter into Agreements of Purchase and Sale for the K&P Trail
Motion #: 46-22
Moved By:
Councillor Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Authorization to enter into Agreements of Purchase and Sale for the K&P Trail report; And Further That the County of Frontenac purchase lands legally described as Part of Lot 2, Con. 8, Palmerston as in FR770287, Township of North Frontenac being Part of PIN 36209-0004(LT) that is required for the K&P Trail extension between Clarendon Station and the boundary with Lanark County, in the amount of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000); And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and all other documents required to complete the purchase; And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute Agreements of Purchase and Sale and all other documents required to complete the purchase of the additional identified properties of interest for the extension of the K&P Trail between Clarendon Station and the boundary with Lanark County in amounts not to exceed the parameters approved by Council. Carried
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Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2022-031 Corporate Services 2021 Remuneration and Reimbursement of Expenses to Council Members and Non-Council Appointees Report
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
a)
Fairmount Home Liaison Report from Councillor Martin
Reports from External Boards and Committees
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
Return to Council
Motion #: 47-22
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
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Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 48-22
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
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:
a)
Email from K. Pender to Council providing 2016-2021 Census Data [Distributed to Members of County Council February 18, 2022]
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b)
From the City of Thorold regarding a resolution on the Dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council February 18, 2022]
c)
From the Township of Puslinch regarding a Resolution of support for more Rural Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council February 18, 2022]
d)
From the County of Prince Edward regarding a resolution on renovictions [Distributed to Members of County Council February 25, 2022]
e)
From the Ontario Farmland Trust advising of the 2022 Farmland Forum [Distributed to Members of County Council February 25, 2022]
f)
From the Town of Aurora regarding a resolution to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council February 25, 2022]
g)
From the Town of Bracebridge regarding a resolution on Hospital Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council February 25, 2022]
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h)
From the Town of Gravenhurst regarding a resolution to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council February 25, 2022]
i)
From the Town of Kingsville regarding a resolution supporting the Dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council February 25, 2022]
j)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Letter of Support for Dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council February 25, 2022]
k)
From the Township of Alnwick Haldimand regarding a Proclamation for Year of the Garden [Distributed to Members of County Council February 25, 2022]
l)
From the City of Markham Council regarding a Resolution to Dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) [Distributed to Members of County Council March 4, 2022]
m)
From the Regional Municipality of York regarding a resolution to Dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) [Distributed to Members of County Council March 4, 2022]
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n)
From the Town of South Bruce Peninsula letter of support regarding Municipal Accommodation Tax [Distributed to Members of County Council March 4, 2022]
o)
From the Town of West Lincoln regarding a resolution supporting the Dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) [Distributed to Members of County Council March 4, 2022]
p)
From the Town of Blue Mountain regarding a resolution on Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force [Distributed to Members of County Council March 11, 2022]
q)
From the Town of Newmarket regarding a resolution on the dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council March 11, 2022]
r)
From the Town of The Blue Mountains regarding a Resolution Supporting funding for infrastructure projects in rural municipalities [Distributed to Members of County Council March 11, 2022]
s)
From the Township of Clearview regarding a resolution Supporting Infrastructure Projects in Rural Municipalities [Distributed to Members of County Council March 11, 2022]
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t)
From the Township of Georgian Bay regarding a resolution on the dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council March 11, 2022]
u)
From the Township of Woolwich regarding a Resolution on Mental Health Supports [Distributed to Members of County Council March 11, 2022]
v)
Letter of Resignation from Wilma Kenny from Community Development Advisory Committee [Distributed to Members of County Council March 11, 2022]
w)
From the Town of Wasaga Beach regarding a resolution on Fire Services [Distributed to Members of County Council March 16, 2022]
x)
From James Bridges, Canada Post, regarding closure of Glenburnie and Perth Road Post Offices [Distributed to Members of County Council March 11, 2022]
Other Business
a)
Consideration of applications submitted for appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee
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(1 Appointment) [Applications distributed separately from the agenda.]
Motion #: 49-22
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal
That Robert Schock be appointed as Community Representative to the Community Development Advisory Committee whose term shall expire November 14, 2022; And Further That By-law 2013-0020 be amended accordingly. Carried
Public Question Period
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 50-22
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
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
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b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 51-22
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To appoint an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0005]
b)
To authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Lands legally described as Part of Lot 2, Con. 8, Palmerston as in FR770287, Township of North Frontenac being Part of PIN 36209-0004(LT), along with additional identified properties of interest for the extension of the K&P Trail between Clarendon Station and the boundary with Lanark County. [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0006]
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c)
To Authorize an Application to Approve the Expropriation of Land [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0007]
d)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on March 16, 2022 [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0008]
Adjournment
Motion #: 52-22
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:13 a.m. Carried
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