Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: June 21, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL June 21, 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, June 21, 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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Roll Call
Closed Session
Motion #: 118-23
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 April 19, 2023
- A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - as it relates to the Township of North Frontenac Seniors Housing criteria.
- A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - as it relates to property acquisitions for the K&P Trail Carried
Motion #: 119-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting Carried
Approval of Addendum
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Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held May 17, 2023
Motion #: 120-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 17, 2023 be adopted. Carried
Delegations and/or Presentations
a)
Warden Vandewal and Council recognized Frontenac Paramedic Kimberly Fitzsimmons who was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery at Queen’s Park after a dangerous lake rescue.
Proclamations
a)
National Indigenous Peoples Day
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June 21, 2023
Motion #: 121-23
Moved By:
Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Whereas, the Constitution of Canada recognizes the existing rights of the Indigenous peoples of Canada; and,
Whereas in the Constitution of Canada includes the indigenous peoples of Canada; and,
Whereas the Indigenous peoples of Canada have made and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian society and it is considered appropriate that there be, in each year, a day to mark and celebrate these contributions and to recognize the different cultures of the Indigenous peoples of Canada; and,
Whereas many Indigenous peoples celebrate the summer solstice, which has an important symbolism within their cultures;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims June 21, 2023 as “National Indigenous Peoples Day” in Frontenac County. Carried
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 122-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
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Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
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.
b)
Motion to waive Procedural By-law 2022-0
Motion #: 123-23
Moved By:
Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
That Procedural By-law 2022-0026 be waived to permit the consideration of a Proclamation regarding National Indigenous Day. Carried
c)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Gale Chevalier, Chief of Frontenac Paramedics briefed the Committee of the Whole on the EOWC Paramedic Study (Refresh - 2023). [See Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause c)]
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Unfinished Business
Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Motion #: 124-23
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)
2023-072 Fairmount Home Purchase of Ecotex Oxidation and Sanitation system
Motion #: 125-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the purchase of the Eco3Tex® Ozone Laundry System to assist with the provision of laundry services for Fairmount Home;
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And Further That Council authorize the use of the Strategic Project Reserve for the County share of $5,232 from the Energy Conservation and Demand Management envelope; And Further That Council authorize staff to single source the purchase of the Eco3Tex® Ozone Laundry System with respect to the time sensitive nature of the incentive on offer from Enbridge Gas. Carried
Motion #: 126-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
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)
Consultant Briefing: Mr. Jason Kipfer, Explorer Solutions Inc. briefed the Committee of the Whole on the Draft Frontenac County Strategic Plan 2023-2026. [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause b)]
b)
2023-073 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Draft Frontenac County Strategic Plan 2023-2026
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Motion #: 127-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive for information the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Draft Frontenac County Strategic Plan 20232026 report; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the Draft Frontenac County Strategic Plan 2023-2026 attached to this report as Appendix A as amended to move Paramedic Services up to Priority 1. Carried
c)
2023-068 K&P Trail Elbow Creek Bridge Replacement Update
Motion #: 128-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the Warden and Clerk to enter into a contribution agreement with Trans Canada Trail for $60,000 to be used for the replacement of the Elbow Creek Bridge. And Further That Council authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute any agreements associated with a grant from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, should the County be successful in its application. Carried
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d)
2023-069 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Consideration of Decision by the Ontario Land Tribunal for the Expropriation of Lands for the Purposes of the K&P Trail
Motion #: 129-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Whereas both the Ontario Land Tribunal and County Staff have recommended that expropriation of these lands is necessary for the for the purpose of linking two sections of the Frontenac K&P Trail for the reason of ensuring its continued long-term viability as a public trail within the Frontenac County Trail System. Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Consideration of the two Decisions by the Ontario Land Tribunal for the Expropriation of Lands for the Purposes of the K&P Trail report; And Further ThatCounty Council affirm its decision to certify its approval of the expropriation of the lands legally described as Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 8, Geographic Township of Palmerston, now the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0002(LT) and PIN 36209-0011(LT); more particularly Part 2 on the draft Expropriation Plan labelled “Project No. 2021-0733-5” and Part 1 on the draft Expropriation Plan labelled “Project No. 2021-0733-4” as set out in County Council’s decision on Motion No. 42-22 at its meeting on March 16, 2022. And Further ThatCounty Council affirm its decision to certify its approval of the expropriation of the lands legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 8, Geographic Township of Palmerston, now the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0010(LT); as set out in County Council’s decision on Motion No. 42-22 at its meeting on March 16, 2022. And Further Thatthe Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Certificate of Approval (Form 5) under the Expropriations Act R.S.O 1990, Regulation 363. Carried
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e)
2023-074 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Expropriation of Lands for the Purposes of the K&P Trail
Motion #: 130-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
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 by-laws later in the meeting to authorize an application to Approve the Expropriation of Lands for the purpose of the K&P Trail. Carried
f)
2023-075 K&P Trail Land Conveyance and Transactions with North Frontenac
Motion #: 131-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Township of North Frontenac for lands in PIN 36209-0012, PIN 36209-0030, and PIN 36209-0231 for One Dollar ($1.00); 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
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all other things as may be reasonably be required to close and complete the foregoing transaction; And Further That staff work with the Township of North Frontenac to establish an Agreement with use of identified road allowances outlining the responsibilities of each party for the trail and road management when the two uses intersect. Carried
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2023-067 Corporate Services 2022 Reserve and Reserve Funds
b)
2023-070 Corporate Services 2023 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) Compliance Audit
c)
2023-071 Frontenac Paramedics Partial Refresh of the Paramedic Services 2019 Situational Overview Report
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
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Return to Council
Motion #: 132-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council with the Deputy Warden remaining in the Chair. Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 133-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
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
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Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From Diane Noble regarding the Women of Ontario Say No Information sheet [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
b)
From Meredith Staveley Watson providing the EOWC 2023 Strategic Priorities Handout [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
c)
From Northumberland County regarding a Letter to Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus on changes to the PPS [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
d)
From the County of Lennox and Addington regarding a resolution endorsing Bill 5 Stopping Harassment and Abuse [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
e)
From the EOWC providing its final Report on the Paramedic Services Partial Refresh [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
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f)
From the EOWC regarding a Letter to MP Gerretsen to support the launch of SEOPAF [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
g)
From the EOWC regarding a Letter to MP Reid to support the launch of SEOPAF [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
h)
From the EOWC regarding a Letter to MPP Hsu to support the launch of SEOPAF [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
i)
From the EOWC regarding a Letter to MPP Jordan to support the launch of SEOPAF [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
j)
From the EOWC regarding a Letter to Warden Vandewal to support the launch of SEOPAF [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
k)
From the EOWC regarding a Resolution in support of SEOPAF [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
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l)
From the EOWC regarding New Releases of Partial Refresh of the Paramedic Services 2019 Situational Overview Report [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
m)
From the Municipality of West Grey regarding a resolution supporting School Bus Stop Arm Cameras [Distributed to Members of County Council May 26, 2023]
n)
Appendices EOWC Frontentac Paramedics [Distributed to Members of County Council June 2, 2023]
o)
From Lanark County regarding a letter of support for legislative measures to help first responders from violence [Distributed to Members of County Council June 2, 2023]
p)
From the Hon. Jim Karygiannis regarding the Opiod Crisis in our Communities [Distributed to Members of County Council June 2, 2023]
q)
From the Town of Fort Erie providing its letter to Minister Clark regarding protection of privacy under the Elections Act [Distributed to Members of County Council June 2, 2023]
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r)
From the Town of Fort Erie providing its letter to Minister Mulroney regarding Highway Traffic Act Amendments [Distributed to Members of County Council June 2, 2023]
s)
From the Town of Fort Erie providing its letter to Premiere Ford regarding changes to the PPS [Distributed to Members of County Council June 2, 2023]
t)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution for Tweed regardubg Bell-Hydro Infrastructure [Distributed to Members of County Council June 2, 2023]
u)
From the Town of Newmarket regarding a resolution stopping the Harassement of local leaders [Distributed to Members of County Council June 9, 2023]
v)
From the town of Parry Sound regarding a resolution to reinstate legislation to permit retention of tax sale proceeds [Distributed to Members of County Council June 16, 2023]
w)
From the Town of Parry Sound regarding a resolution for additional resources to combat opioid, mental health and homelessness [Distributed to Members of County Council June 16, 2023]
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Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 134-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through j) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through j) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 135-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Resolved That by-laws a) through j) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
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By-Laws
a)
To authorize the execution of a Contribution Agreement with Trans Canada Trail for $60,000 to be used for the replacement of the Elbow Creek Bridge [Proposed By-law No. 2023-026]
b)
To authorize the execution any agreements with associated with a grant from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, should the County be successful in its application [Proposed By-law No. 2023-027]
c)
To execute the Certificate of Approval (Form 5) under the Expropriations Act R.S.O 1990, Regulation 363 for lands legally described as Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 8, Geographic Township of Palmerston, now the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0002(LT) and PIN 362090011(LT).28 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-028]
d)
To execute the Certificate of Approval (Form 5) under the Expropriations Act R.S.O 1990, Regulation 363 for lands legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 8, geographic Township of Palmerston, now the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0010(LT) Proposed By-law No. 2023-029]
e)
To Authorize an Application to Approve the expropriation of land
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[Proposed By-law No. 2023-030]
f)
To Authorize an Application to Approve the expropriation of land [Proposed By-law No. 2023-031]
g)
To Authorize an Application to Approve the expropriation of land [Proposed By-law No. 2023-032]
h)
To Authorize an Application to Approve the expropriation of land [Proposed By-law No. 2023-033]
i)
To authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Township of North Frontenac for lands in PIN 36209-0012, PIN 36209-0030, and PIN 36209-0231 for One Dollar ($1.00). [Proposed By-law No. 2023-034]
j)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on June 21, 2023 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-035]
Adjournment
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Motion #: 136-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:57 a.m. Carried
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