Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: July 19, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL July 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, July 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
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Closed Session
Motion #: 137-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
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 June 21, 2023
- Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and Advice that is subject to solicitorclient privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - as it relates to the Appeal of Conditions of Draft Approval to the Ontario land Tribunal. Carried
Motion #: 138-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session, that Procedural By-law 2022-0026 be waived and that the Deputy Warden report. Carried
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Motion #: 139-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute the Minutes of Settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal Case No. OLT-22-002244 Carried
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held June 21, 2023
Motion #: 140-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held June 21, 2023 be adopted. Carried
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Delegations and/or Presentations
Proclamations
a)
Open Farm Days September 1 to October 15, 2023
Motion #: 141-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Whereas the County of Frontenac recognizes the importance of agriculture in the region; and,
Whereas Frontenac County believes a strong agricultural economy is essential for enduring communities, for the health of our residents, and to establish a strong community in support of food security for our citizens as well as our businesses, and organizations; and,
Whereas Frontenac County has a vision of a strong agriculture community that is rooted in the character of Frontenac and its residents: welcoming, natural, healthy, clean, tranquil, entrepreneurial, and rural by choice and conviction; and
Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to supporting agriculture 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 September 1 to October 15, 2023, as Open Farm Days in
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Frontenac County, and reminds individuals of the importance of this six-week celebration which supports local agriculture and food businesses in our communities
And Further That the County encourages all residents to support local farms and food businesses by participating in this series of events. Carried
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 142-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
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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Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Motion #: 143-23
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)
2023-088 Fairmount Home – CARF Accreditation
Please Note: The information being provided by CARF, which the County does not have control over, is not in an accessible format but can be provided upon request.
c)
2023-091 Fairmount Home – Quarterly Update Activity Report
Motion #: 144-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
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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 Natural Heritage Policies of the Provincial Policy Statement/Provincial Planning Statement. [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause b)]
b)
2023-090 Planning and Economic Development Summary of Proposed Changes to the Natural Heritage Policies of the Provincial Policy Statement/Provincial Planning Statement.
Motion #: 145-23
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 Natural Heritage Policies of the Provincial Policy Statement/Provincial Planning Statement; 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)
2023-082 Corporate Services Loan Application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation
Motion #: 146-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Corporate Services – New Loan Application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation report be received;
And Further That Council of the County of Frontenac pass a by-law later in the meeting authorizing the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for the long-term financing of certain capital work(s) of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac (the “municipality”); and to authorize the entering into of a Rate Offer Letter Agreement pursuant to which the municipality will issue debentures to OILC. Carried
d)
2023-081 Planning & Economic Development
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New Capital Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle
Motion #: 147-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the report “Planning & Economic Development – New Capital Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle”;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the purchase of a new fleet vehicle for Planning & Economic Development;
And Further That Council authorize the use of the Capital Replacement Reserve in 2023 to offset the cost of the vehicle. Carried
e)
2023-084 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner for the County of Frontenac
Motion #: 148-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
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Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham LLP (led by Tony Fleming) be appointed as the Integrity Commissioner for the County of Frontenac;
And Further That the Clerk be directed to bring forward later in the meeting the necessary appointment by-law for Councils consideration;
And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham LLP for the provision of services of an Integrity Commissioner;
And Further That a copy of this resolution be circulated to all member municipalities in Frontenac County. Carried
f)
2023-086 Corporate Services Recognition of Land Acknowledgement for the Frontenacs
Motion #: 149-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Recommendation:
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Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac adopt the following Land Acknowledgment to be read at the beginning of meetings held by the County of Frontenac, including County Council and Advisory Committee meetings:
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. Carried
g)
2023-089 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Frontenac County Strategic Plan 2023-2026
Motion #: 150-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive for information the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer –Frontenac County Strategic Plan 2023-2026 report;
And Further That the Clerk be authorized to bring forward a by-law later in the meeting adopting the Frontenac County Strategic Plan 2023-2026 attached to this report as Appendix A. Carried
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Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2023-085 Corporate Services Quarterly Joint Administrative Facility Update
b)
2023-087 Frontenac Paramedics 2022 Ambulance Service Review
Please Note: The information provided by the Ministry of Health, which the County does not have control over, is not in an accessible format but can be provided upon request.
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
a)
Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
All items listed on the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member of County Council may ask for any item(s) included in the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report to be separated from that motion and considered separately, whereupon the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report without the separated item(s) shall be put to the vote and the separated item(s)
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shall be considered immediately thereafter.
Motion #: 151-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
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:
- 2023-078 Planning and Economic Development Application for Extension of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval, Ardoch Lake Condominium, Township of North Frontenac (File Number 10CD-2012-001).
Be It Resolved That the report titled Planning and Economic Development – Application for Extension of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval, Ardoch Lake Condominium, Township of North Frontenac (File Number 10CD-2012-001) be received; and,
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Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac extend the draft approval for the plan of condominium for Ardoch Lake for a period of two years, to July 19, 2025.
- 2023-080 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Business Updates
Be it Resolved That FAM Tours to Wolfe Island and other areas of Frontenac County be included as part of Economic Development 2024 Business Plan, subject to available budget and staff time. Carried
Return to Council
Motion #: 152-23
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
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Motion #: 153-23
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
Giving Notice of Motion
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From David Arbuckle, Executive Director of AMCTO regarding the County of Frontenac Certificate of Merit, EA Danby Award [Distributed to Members of County Council June 23, 2023]
b)
From the City of Quinte Wes regarding a resolution on Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement [Distributed to Members of County Council June 23, 2023]
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c)
From the FACSFLA regarding staffing reductions [Distributed to Members of County Council June 23, 2023]
d)
From the Town of the Archipelago regarding a resolution on Surplus Proceeds from Tax Sales [Distributed to Members of County Council June 23, 2023]
e)
From the City of Woodstock regarding a resolution concering Highway Traffic Act Amendments [Distributed to Members of County Council June 30, 2023]
f)
From the EOWC providing its Spring 2023 Newsletter [Distributed to Members of County Council June 30, 2023]
g)
From the Fairmount Home Family Council regarding its request for increased recreational staffing [Distributed to Members of County Council June 30, 2023]
h)
From the Town of Petrolia regarding a resolution of support of Parry Sound & Essex Motion on tax sale funds [Distributed to Members of County Council June 30, 2023]
i)
Frontenac County Strategic Plan - Public Survey Raw Data
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[Distributed to Members of County Council June 30, 2023]
j)
From Elgin County regarding a resolution of Support for Town of Petrolia Resolution on Childcare Spaces [Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
k)
From Elgin County regarding a resolution of Support for Town of Petrolia Resolution on Childcare Spaces [Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
l)
From the Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding a Resolution concerning Bill 5 strengthening Codes of Conduct [Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
m)
From the Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding a resolution concerning School Bus Arms [Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
n)
From the Township of Whitewater Region regarding a resolution declaring intimate partner violence as an epidemic [Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
o)
From the Rural Frontenac Community Services providing its Q1&2 Transportation Reports
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[Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
p)
From the Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding a Resolution concerning Bill 5 strengthening Codes of Conduct [Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
q)
From the Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding a resolution concerning School Bus Arms [Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
r)
From the Township of Whitewater Region regarding a resolution declaring intamate partner violence as an epidemic [Distributed to Members of County Council July 14, 2023]
Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 154-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
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Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through e) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through e) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 155-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Resolved That by-laws a) through e) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for the long-term financing of certain capital work(s) of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac (the “municipality”); and to authorize the entering into of a Rate Offer Letter Agreement pursuant to which the municipality will issue debentures to OILC [Proposed By-law No. 2023-036]
b)
To Appoint an Integrity Commissioner for the Corporation of the County of Frontenac
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[Proposed By-law No. 2023-037]
c)
To Adopt a Frontenac County Strategic Plan 2023-2026 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-038}
d)
To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute an Agreement [Proposed By-law No. 2023-039]
e)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on July 19, 2023 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-040]
Adjournment
Motion #: 156-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:33 a.m. Carried
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