Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: April 19, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL April 19, 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, April 19, 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 Brieanna McEathron, Executive Assistant to the CAO/Treasurer
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Matt Mills, Communications Officer
Call to Order
Roll Call
Closed Session
Motion #: 57-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
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 January 18, 2023
- Adoption of Special Closed Minutes of Meeting held January 26, 2023
- Adoption of Special Closed Minutes of meeting held April 12, 2023
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to contract negotiations with CUPE Local 109
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to contract negotiations with OPSEU Local 462
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to Attendance Management Carried
Motion #: 58-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
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Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session, that the rules of By-Law Number 2022-026 be waived and the Warden report. Carried
Motion #: 59-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a four (4) year collective agreement, effective January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024, with Local 462 of the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union (OPSEU Local 462) which represents the County’s paramedics. Carried
Motion #: 60-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a four year collective agreement, effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024, with Local 109 of The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents the County’s Marine Services Crew. Carried
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held March 15, 2023
Motion #: 61-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 15, 2023 be adopted. Carried
b)
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 15, 2023
Motion #: 62-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
Resolved That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Council meeting held March 15, 2023 be adopted. Carried
c)
Minutes of Special Meeting held April 12, 2023
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Motion #: 63-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Resolved That the minutes of the Special meeting held April 12, 2023 be adopted. Carried
Delegations and/or Presentations
a)
Mr. Marc Moeys, Verona ATV Club, will address Council regarding ATV access to the KP south of Verona
Proclamations
a)
Volunteer Week April 16 - 22, 2023
Motion #: 64-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Whereas the value of one sharing their time, the power of many contributing to healthy aging, improving quality of life and providing a sense of wellbeing;
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And Whereas this past year has been challenging for our volunteers who have both stepped up and stepped back to keep our community safe.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 16-22, 2023 to be National Volunteer Week in the County of Frontenac, with the theme #WeavingUsTogether;
And Further That the County of Frontenac celebrate and thank each of our volunteers for their commitment to others and urge citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers in our community. Carried
b)
National Day of Mourning April 28, 2023
Motion #: 65-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Whereas April 28th is a day set aside to honour those workers across the country whose lives have been lost, those who have been injured or disabled on the job, or who suffer from occupational diseases; and,
Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to establishing and maintaining safe workplace conditions for our workers; and,
Whereas the National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, and originally launched by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984. Together on this day we strive, along with employers and unions across Canada, to prevent workplace deaths, illnesses and injuries; and,
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Whereas by recognizing the Day of Mourning, we acknowledge the continuing need to work collectively with our Unions and Associations to eliminate workplace injury, illness and death in the workplace.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 28, 2023 as the National Day of Mourning in the County of Frontenac. Carried
c)
Emergency Preparedness Week May 7 -13, 2023
Motion #: 66-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Whereas the Council of the County of Frontenac recognizes the importance of everybody being prepared for emergencies;
And Whereas the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness and the need to prepare for the possibility of an emergency;
And Whereas the safety of our community is the responsibility of each and every one of us, we must prepare now and learn how to secure a strong and healthy tomorrow;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims the week of May 7-13, 2023, to be Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the County of Frontenac with the theme of “A Safe, Practiced, and Prepared Ontario”
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And Further That all citizens are encouraged to make a plan, build a kit, stay informed and to participate in educational activities on emergency preparedness. Carried
d)
Nursing Week May 8-14, 2023
Motion #: 67-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Whereas May 12 commemorates the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale;
And Whereas nurses are leaders and part of a strong interdisciplinary health care team at Fairmount Home; and,
And Whereas nurses are part of our local community and shape and deliver effective interventions to meet the needs of our residents, families and communities;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the week of May 8-14 ,2023 be proclaimed Nursing Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Our Nurses. Our Future” to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey. Carried
e)
Economic Development Week May 8-12, 2023
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Motion #: 68-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Whereas economic development is a process that is strengthened by the critical partnerships between economic development professionals and local government leadership to promote a shared vision for developing resilient communities; and
Whereas Frontenac County believes a strong economy is essential for vibrant, enduring communities, for the happiness, health, and satisfaction of our residents, and for the security of our citizens as well as our businesses, organizations and local governments; and
Whereas Frontenac County has a vision of an economy that is rooted in the character of Frontenac and its people: welcoming, natural, healthy, clean, tranquil, entrepreneurial, and rural by choice and conviction; and
Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to Refine and invest in efforts to accelerate economic development — to grow businesses, attract more visitors and expand the tax base;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac hereby declares May 8 through May 12, 2023 as Economic Development Week in Frontenac County, and reminds individuals of the importance of this week-long celebration which supports local businesses, new investments in our communities and career opportunities to make the lives of our residents better. Carried
f)
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day May 19, 2023
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Motion #: 69-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Whereas the Canadian PSW Network promotes support and advocacy for PSWs across Ontario that offers support for mental health, education, resources and strength to our community’s most invaluable PSWs;
And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network advocates that PSWs are the ones who take care of our community’s seniors and most vulnerable every day while they live, work and raise their own families;
And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network takes action to improve the PSWs access to affordable education, resources and increased awareness to the public of the importance of the role that the PSW plays in our communities in the care of our community’s loved ones;
And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network actively encourages everyone to join in recognizing the monumental importance of the Personal Support Workers who provide the utmost of care, respect and dignity to our community’s most vulnerable and acknowledge that the work and services they provide selflessly every day are truly invaluable, especially during the current crisis they are faced with in this Global Pandemic;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims May 19, 2023 to be “Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day” in the County of Frontenac. Carried
g)
Paramedic Services Week
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Diversity in Paramedicine May 21-27, 2023
Motion #: 70-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Whereas each year the paramedics of Frontenac Paramedic Services will respond to approximately 22,000 calls for assistance from the public;
And Whereas the paramedics are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year;
And Whereas access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury;
And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life saving skills;
And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams often find themselves in dangerous and traumatic situations requiring spontaneous decision-making;
And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams provide a vital pre-hospital service to the residents of the geographic area of the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the week of May 21 - 27 ,2023 be proclaimed Paramedic Services Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Diversity in Paramedicine” which demonstrates the important role that paramedics play to the public.
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Carried
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 71-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
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
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Motion #: 72-23
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)
Consultant Briefing: Mr. Phil Goodfellow, G architects, will provide County Council with a briefing regarding the Fairmount Home ReDevelopment Project.
c)
2023-052 Fairmount Home Redevelopment Study
Motion #: 73-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Recommendation:
Be it Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive for information the Fairmount Home - Redevelopment Study report and presentation prepared by G architects as previously presented on Report 2022-077 at the July 2022 County Council meeting;
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And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac provide direction to staff to bring back a report on these options for future consideration by Council. Carried
d)
2023-053 Fairmount Home Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) Schedule E - Form of Compliance Declaration
Motion #: 74-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Recommendation:
Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home - LongTerm Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) - Schedule E - Form of Compliance Declaration Report;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct the Clerk to sign the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement Schedule E – Form of Compliance Declaration for return to Ontario Health. Carried
e)
2023-057 Fairmount Home Quality Improvement Plans
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Motion #: 75-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Recommendation:
Be it Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home – Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) report;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the QIP submission to Health Quality Ontario (HQO) with the quality standard provided by HQO. Carried
Motion #: 76-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
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)
2023-050 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
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Support of the EOWC ‘7 in 7’ Regional Housing Plan
Motion #: 77-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Recommendation:
Whereas during the October 13, 2022 EOWC meeting, the Caucus passed the below motion to endorse the ‘7 in 7’ Regional Housing Plan vision statement; and
“That the EOWC endorses the proposed vision statement as follows on the regional housing project proposal; and The EOWC will commit to increase our share of rental supply by 7,000 units across eastern Ontario within seven years, and work in partnership with the federal and provincial governments, local municipalities, private sector, and nonprofit sector. This will include a regional model that accounts for cost savings, local flexibility and sustainability. This goal will be accomplished through joint procurement and design, incentivization, municipal coordination, land use planning, long-term operational models, and leveraging partnerships. An innovative approach to funding, land use planning, engineering, inspection, and servicing will be required.”
And Whereas there are approximately 12,000 to 14,000 community rental housing units needed to address the municipal wait lists across the eastern Ontario region, including 797 in the geographic area of Frontenac;
And Whereas the EOWC region’s average wait time for community housing is almost 5 years across all unit types, and as high as 10 years for some units;
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And Whereas the EOWC is ready to take a regional leadership role with a bold plan to reduce the wait list and build the supply of community rental housing by developing the ‘7 in 7’ Regional Housing Plan;
And Whereas the ‘7 in 7’ plan will deliver 7,000 new affordable community rental units over 7 years, in addition to incentivizing an additional 21,000 attainable market rate units from the private and non-profit sectors for a total of total 28,000 housing units;
And Whereas the Province of Ontario has the goal of building 1.5 million homes across the province by 2031.
And Whereas collaboration, commitment and contribution between the Federal Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, Indigenous governments, and private and non-profit sectors are key to tackle regional housing projects;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac is committed to fulfilling the goals of the EOWC ‘7 in 7’ Regional Housing Plan;
And Further That Council urges all orders of government, private, and non-profit partners to fill the housing gap by collaborating, innovating and investing in filling the rural housing gap; and
And Further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded totheRight Honourable Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Premier of Ontario; The Honourable Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; The Honourable Provincial Associate Minister of Housing; The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA); and The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC). Carried
b)
2023-051
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Corporate Services Consideration of a Joint Integrity Commissioner Services for the Frontenacs
Motion #: 78-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Recommendation:
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Consideration of a Joint Integrity Commissioner Services for the Frontenacs report for information;
And Further That, the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the Clerk to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Frontenac County/Local Municipal Integrity Commissioner. Carried
c)
2023-058 Planning and Economic Development K&P Trail – Plan for Enhanced Dust Mitigation in Verona
Motion #: 79-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
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Recommendation:
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive report 2023-058 K&P Trail – Plan for Enhanced Dust Mitigation in Verona
And Further That staff be directed to proceed with the following initiatives recommended in this report:
- Dust Suppression via the Verona ATV Club
- Pending approval from the Township of South Frontenac, install aprons at 3 identified locations
- Engage in a communications campaign encouraging motorized users to engage 4-wheel drive mode while in sensitive areas on the trail.
Carried as amended
Motion #: 80-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
That staff be directed to review other portions of the K&P trail that could benefit from dust suppression and report back to council Carried
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
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a)
Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
Motion #: 81-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
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:
2023-043 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Open Farms 2023
Be it Resolved That County Council endorses the direction and actions related to Open Farms outlined in Report 2023-043.
And Further That a proclamation be brought forward to Council in July proclaiming September 1 to October 15 as Open Farm Days. Carried
Return to Council
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Motion #: 82-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 83-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
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
Giving Notice of Motion
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a)
Councillor Leonard provided notice of motion to bring a report to the Planning and Economic Development Committee regarding the Verona ATV Club to allow ATV access to the K&P south of Verona
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
Fairmount Home Redevelopment Costing Report Turner & Townsend [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
b)
Fairmount Home Redevelopment Engineering Review WSP Canada Inc [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
c)
Fairmount Home Redevelopment Study G architects [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
d)
From Gowling WLG providing Letter to Authorities regarding Howe Island Ferry Negligence [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
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e)
From the Town of Carleton Place regarding a resolution on Join Zoom Meeting [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
f)
From the Township of Calvin regarding the moratorium on pupil accommodation [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
g)
From the Township of Lake of Bays regarding a resolution of support on Municipal Oath of Office [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
h)
From the WOWC regarding a resolution to Support Huron County Cannabis Act Review [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
i)
Frontenac Municipalities Service Delivery Review Final Report 10.09.2020 [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
j)
Regional Roads Network Final Report [Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
k)
Regional Roads Options
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[Distributed to Members of County Council March 17, 2023]
l)
From Bonnie Shackelton-Verbuyst seeking support for Huron County’s Call to Action to gain changes to the Federal Cannabis Act [Distributed to Members of County Council March 24, 2023]
m)
From the City of Welland regarding a resolution on barriers for women in politics [Distributed to Members of County Council March 24, 2023]
n)
From the Town of Essex regarding a resolution supporting declaration of emergency on homelessness, mental health and addiction [Distributed to Members of County Council March 24, 2023]
o)
From the Municipality of West Perth regarding a Resolution of support for the Cannabis Act Review [Distributed to Members of County Council March 24, 2023]
p)
From the Township of Howick regarding a Resolution of Support for CN Railway Contribution Requirements [Distributed to Members of County Council March 24, 2023]
q)
From the Township of Howick regarding a Resolution of support for School Bus Arm Sign Cameras
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[Distributed to Members of County Council March 24, 2023]
r)
From the Township of South Glengarry regarding a resolution concerning Barriers for Women in Politics [Distributed to Members of County Council March 24, 2023]
s)
From the Township of South Glengarry regarding a Resolution concerning the Accuracy of the Voters List [Distributed to Members of County Council March 24, 2023]
t)
From the Town of Essex regarding a resolution on Municipal Act Forfeiture Clause [Distributed to Members of County Council March 31, 2023]
u)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding a resolution concerning Homelessness Mental & Addiction [Distributed to Members of County Council March 31, 2023]
v)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding a resolution on Barriers for Women in Politics [Distributed to Members of County Council March 31, 2023]
w)
From the Township of Lucan Biddulph regarding a resolution on the Future Accuracy of the Permanent Register of Electors
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[Distributed to Members of County Council March 31, 2023]
x)
From the Town of Plympton regarding a Resolution Declaring Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Women an Epidemic [Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
y)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution on Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act [Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
z)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution supporting Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs [Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
aa)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution supporting Municipalities Retaining Surplus Proceeds from Tax Sales [Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
ab)
From the Township of Clearview regarding a resolution concerning Barriers for Women in Politics [Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
ac)
From the Township of South Glengarry regarding a resolution on rural education funding
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[Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
ad)
From Youth Diversion regarding Volunteer Opportunity as Victim Advocate [Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
ae)
From the City of Owen Sound regarding a resolution on Municipal Insurance Costs [Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
af)
From the Township of Mulmur regarding a Resolution in support of Bill 5 Stopping Harassment and Abuse by local leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council April 6, 2023]
ag)
From Port Colborne regarding a resolution on Oath of Office [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2023]
ah)
From the Municipality of Magnetawan regarding a resolution of support for Bill 5 stopping harassment of local leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2023]
ai)
From the Municipality of Magnetawan regarding a resolution supporting municipalities retaining surplus Tax Sale proceeds [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2023]
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aj)
From the Municipality of Shuniah regarding a resolution municipalities retaining surplus tax sales proceeds [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2023]
ak)
From the Town of Trent Lakes regarding a resolution on changes to the Oath of Office [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2023]
al)
From the Township of Perry regarding a Resolution of Support for Bill 5 stopping harassment and abuse of local leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2023]
Other Business
a)
Consideration of applications submitted for appointment to the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee: [Application distributed separately from the agenda.] Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Appointment to represent the Township of North Frontnenac)
Motion #: 84-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
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Be It Resolved That Erin Ferguson be appointed to the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee as the representative of the Township of North Frontenac for the remainder of the term of Council. Carried
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 85-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
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 #: 86-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
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 authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Local 462 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-018]
b)
To authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 109 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-019]
c)
To amend By-law No. 2022-0026 (Appointment to the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee) [Proposed By-law No. 2023-020]
d)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on April 19, 2023 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-021]
Adjournment
Motion #: 87-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
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That the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:58 a.m. Carried
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