Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: May 17, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL May 17, 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, May 17, 2023 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 17, 2023 -9:30 AM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Closed Session
Approval of Addendum
Motion #: 99-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Resolved That the addendum for the May 17, 2023 meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac be approved. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held April 19, 2023
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Motion #: 100-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held April 19, 2023 be adopted. Carried
b)
Minutes of Special Meeting held April 26, 2023
Motion #: 101-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Resolved That the minutes of the special Council meeting held April 26, 2023 be adopted. Carried
c)
Minutes of Special Meeting held May 10, 2023
Motion #: 102-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Resolved That the minutes of the special Council meeting held May 10, 2023 be adopted. Carried
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Delegations and/or Presentations
Proclamations
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 103-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
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, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Unfinished Business
Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
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Consent Reports
Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Motion #: 104-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
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)
2023-063 Fairmount Home – Resident and Family Annual Satisfaction Survey 2022
c)
2023-066 Fairmount Home Quarterly Update Activity Report
Motion #: 105-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
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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)
Staff Briefing: Mr. Dmitry Kurylovich, Community Planner. briefed the Committee of the Whole with respect to the Summary of Proposed Changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and Planning Act (Bill 97). [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause b)]
b)
2023-065 Planning and Economic Development Summary of Proposed Changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and Planning Act (Bill 97)
Motion #: 106-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Administrative Report entitled “Summary of Proposed Changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and Planning Act (Bill 97)”; and,
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That Council direct the Clerk to submit comments about the proposed changes as outlined in Appendix A of this report to the Province through the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Carried
c)
2023-061 K&P Trail – Acquisition of the MVCA owned portion of the K&P Trail
Motion #: 107-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for the Frontenac County portion of the K&P Trail section for one dollar ($1), with a free and clear title;
And Further That the County Clerk is hereby further authorized to execute all closing documents as may be required in order to complete the subject transaction, and to do all other things as may be reasonably be required to close and complete the foregoing transaction. Carried
d)
Consultant Briefing: Ms. Lori Huber, KPMG, addressed County Council regarding the audit findings report for the year ended December 31, 2022
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[See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause e)]
e)
2023-064 Corporate Services 2022 County of Frontenac Audited Financial Statements
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 #: 108-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Recommendation:
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services 2022 Audited Financial Statements report;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the 2022 Audited Financial Statements of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac.
And Finally That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the transfer of the year-end deficit of $251,677 from the Stabilization Reserve. Carried
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Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2023-060 Corporate Services – 2022 County of Frontenac Investment Report
b)
2023-062 Corporate Services – 2023 First Quarter Financial Summary and Outlook
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
a)
Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
Motion #: 109-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
That the Report received from the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee be received and adopted.
Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee reports and recommends as follows:
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2023-059 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision, 3863 Battersea Road (Sunbury), Township of South Frontenac (File Number 10T-2020/001)
Whereas an application was filed with the County of Frontenac for a Draft Plan of Subdivision located at Part of Lots 25 and 26, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Loughborough, in the Township of South Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac (municipally known as 3863 Battersea Road); and,
Whereas the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Council of the County of Frontenac considered all written and oral submissions received on this application, the effect of which helped the Council of the County of Frontenac make an informed decision; and,
Whereas the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms to the Frontenac County Official Plan, conforms to the Township of South Frontenac Official Plan, and has been reviewed in accordance with the criteria of Section 51 (24) of the Planning Act.
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve File Number 10T-2020/001 for draft plan of subdivision, subject to the Draft Approval Conditions included with this report as Attachment 3. Carried
Return to Council
Motion #: 110-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
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Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 111-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
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)
Request for ATV access to the KP south of Verona
Motion #: 112-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
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Whereas Mr. Marc Moeys of the Verona ATV Club, addressed Council at its April 19th, 2023 meeting, requesting that Council allow ATV access to the KP south of Verona to Harrowsmith;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to prepare a report to the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee to address this request. Carried
Motion #: 113-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That the motion be amended to add an additional clause:
And Further That an opportunity for public comments be provided prior to the report being presented to the July 5, 2023 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting Carried
b)
Request that the province reconsider the current wording in Bill 23Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act Reinstated language to require Conservation Authorities to review and process applications within a legislated time frame
Motion #: 114-23
Moved By:
Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
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Whereas Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act under Ontario Regulation 596/22 has removed the ability for Conservation Authorities to provide municipalities with review and commenting services as part of the planning approval process on natural heritage and water-related policies
Whereas the County of Frontenac and Council are committed to providing reliable and timely planning application process support for applicants;
Whereas the County of Frontenac and Council feels strongly that this current legislation change is not in the best interest of rural municipalities or its residents;
Whereas the County of Frontenac and Council feel that these services are best provided by the local conservation authority due to the existing working relationship, historical knowledge of the covered geographic area, and technical expertise provided by Conservation Authority staff on matters related to natural heritage and water-related plan review services; and
Whereas the County of Frontenac and Council feel that municipalities benefit from leveraging the expertise of their local conservation authority. The current wording in Bill 23 forces municipalities to contract this work out to the private sector where there is already limited expertise and capacity to take on this expanded role;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac request that the province reconsider the current wording in Bill 23; and
That the ability to provide review and commenting services as part of the planning approval process on natural heritage and water-related policies be reinstated with the addition of language that would require Conservation Authorities to process applications within a legislated time frame; and
That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac direct the Clerk to send this motion to the Premier of Ontario; the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP’s)
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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 Diane Noble, on behalf of Women of Ontario say No regarding support of resolution by Sault Ste Marie [Distributed to Members of County Council April 21, 2023]
b)
From Dr. Ted Harvey regarding Assessment of public opinion on Bill 23 regarding the Greenbelt and housing [Distributed to Members of County Council April 21, 2023]
c)
From Sault Ste Marie regarding resolution of support for Bill 5 Women of Ontario say No [Distributed to Members of County Council April 21, 2023]
d)
From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution on the Use of Long Term Care Funding to Support Community Care Services [Distributed to Members of County Council April 21, 2023]
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e)
From the Town of Chatam-Kent regarding a resolution of Support for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council April 21, 2023]
f)
From the Town of Port Colborne regarding a resolution on School Bus Stop Arm Cameras [Distributed to Members of County Council April 21, 2023]
g)
From the Township of Carlow Mayo regarding a resolution of Support for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council April 21, 2023]
h)
From Women of Ontario Say No providing an information sheet on Bill 5 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 21, 2023]
i)
From the City of Stratford regarding a resolution concerning funding and support for VIA Rail Services [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
j)
From the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities regarding a Resolution on Bail Reform [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
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k)
From the Municipality of Dysart et al regarding a resolution concerning Tax Sales [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
l)
From the Municipality of Shuniah regarding a resolution downloaded utility costs [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
m)
From the Town of Bracebridge regarding a resolution concerning School Bus Stop Arm Camera [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
n)
From the Township of Alnwick Haldimand regarding a resolution calling on the end to homelessness [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
o)
From the Township of Alnwick Haldimand regarding a resolution on accuracy of the Register of Electors [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
p)
From the Township of Mulmur regarding a Resolutions on Bill 5 Stopping Harassment and Abuse of Local Leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
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q)
From the Township of Puslinch regarding a resolution concerning road Side Litter on Highway 401 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
r)
From the Township of the Archipelago regarding a resolution on Road Management Action on Invasive Phragmites [Distributed to Members of County Council April 28, 2023]
s)
From the Township of Bonfield regarding a resolution supporting action on Housing and Homelessness [Distributed to Members of County Council May 5, 2023]
t)
From the Township of Bonfield regarding a resolution supporting the use of LTC funding to support community care services [Distributed to Members of County Council May 5, 2023]
u)
From the Township of Bonfield regarding a resolution to allow municipalities to retain surplus tax sale funds [Distributed to Members of County Council May 5, 2023]
v)
From the Township of Bonfield regarding a resolution to lift moratorium on pupil accommodation review [Distributed to Members of County Council May 5, 2023]
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w)
From Diane Noble of Women of Ontario regarding follow up to request endorsement for Bill 5 [Distributed to Members of County Council May 5, 2023]
x)
From the County of Oxford regarding a Resolution supporting Bill 5 Stopping Harassment of Local Leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council May 5, 2023]
y)
From the Region of Peel regarding a Letter to Honourable David Lametti Eliminating Violence Against Paramedics [Distributed to Members of County Council May 5, 2023]
z)
From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution on swearing allegiance to the King in Oath of Office [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
aa)
From the Town of Lincoln regarding a resolution concerning the Municipal Heritage Register [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
ab)
From the Municipality of Shunaiah regarding a resolution on Bill 5 Harassment & Abuse by Local Leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
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ac)
From the Town of Lincoln regarding a resolution concerning the Municipal Heritage Register [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
ad)
From the Township of Bonfield regarding a Resolution to protect privacy of candidates and donors [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
ae)
From the Municipality of Tweed regarding a resolution concerning Insurance Costs [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
af)
From the City of Cambridge regarding a Resolution supporting improvements to Codes of Conduct [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
ag)
From the Township of Bonfield regarding a Resolution to protect privacy of candidates and donors [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
ah)
From the City of Cambridge regarding a Resolution concerning automated speed enforcement systems [Distributed to Members of County Council May 12, 2023]
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Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 115-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) and b) that has 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 #: 116-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Resolved That by-laws a) and b) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
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By-Laws
a)
To authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for the Frontenac County portion of the K&P Trail section for one dollar ($1), with a free and clear title
b)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on May 17, 2023 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-025]
c)
To authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for the Frontenac County portion of the K&P Trail section for one dollar ($1), with a free and clear title. [Proposed By-law No. 2023-024]
Adjournment
Motion #: 117-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:15 a.m. Carried
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