Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: February 25, 2022
Collection: Council Minutes
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Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes February 25, 2022
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council for The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac Held February 25, 2022 in the Council Chambers, 6648 Road 506, Plevna
Present:
Councillor Wayne Good – Ward 1; Deputy Mayor Gerry Martin -
Ward 2; Councillor John Inglis and Councillor Fred Fowler –
Ward 3.
Electronic Participation: Councillor Vernon Hermer - Ward 2
Absent with Regret: Mayor Ron Higgins; and Councillor Fred Perry – Ward 1
Also Present:
Cheryl Robson, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); Brooke Drechsler, Deputy Clerk/Assistant to the Planning Manager; Corey Klatt, Manager of Community; Development/CAO Back- up (MCD); Darwyn Sproule, Public Works Manager (PWM); Eric Korhonen, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief (DESFC); and Kelly Watkins, Treasurer
Call to Order The Deputy Mayor called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.
Approval of Agenda
a. February 25, 2022
Resolution #: 49-22
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Councillor Good
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council
dated February 25, 2022, as circulated.
Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Business Introductions
a. Fernleigh Lodge
Resolution #: 50-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Good Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Fernleigh Lodge provided by Councillor Inglis, Chair, and Paul Thiel, Member, of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF). Carried
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Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes February 25, 2022 5. Presentations None.
Delegations None.
Adoption of Minutes
a. Minutes of Meeting(s) to be Adopted by Council
Resolution #: 51-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Good Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting dated February 4, 2022, as circulated. Carried
Business Arising from the Minutes
a. Resolution #28-22 - Seniors’ Housing
Resolution #: 52-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Good Whereas Council passed Resolution #28-22 at their meeting on February 4, 2021 receiving a verbal update from Ken Foulds, Re/fact Consulting regarding options for Seniors Housing; and requesting him and the Treasurer to provide further information at the next meeting; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the details provided by Ken Foulds, Re/fact Consulting and the Treasurer regarding Seniors Housing; And That, due to the complexity of the information and to allow Council time to review the options, Council schedules a Special Council Meeting on March 25, 2022 to discuss details with Ken Foulds and provide direction on this matter. Carried
b. Resolution #27-22 - Indigenous Commemorative & Healing Garden
Resolution #: 53-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Good Councillor Fowler Whereas Council passed Resolution #27-22 at their meeting on February 4, 2022, receiving for information a Delegation from the Committee for the Indigenous Commemorative & Healing Garden, Land O’ Lakes Garden Club regarding the proposed project at the Barrie Community Hall and instructing the Manager of Community Development (MCD) to review the proposal and current uses of the property with all groups and discuss the current snow removal with the Public Works Manager and report back to Council; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email from the MCD advising he met with the Committee and a member of the Pioneer Museum and it does not appear the project will interfere with the septic tank, septic bed, the well or the boat launch on Benny’s Lake; And That Council approves the placement of the Indigenous Commemorative & Healing Garden at the Barrie Community Hall grounds in the proposed location; Page 2 of 7
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And That Council approves the snow removal as set out by the Public Works Manager
who advised they can plow at the front of the museum to the fence but it would not be a
top priority and would be included in post storm clean-up operations. However; the
snow removal from the fence to the building or grounds would be the responsibility of
others;
And That Council approves the replacement of the shingles on the roof of the gazebo in
house by the Facilities/Recreation Supervisor at a cost of $500 to be taken from the
Ward 1 Special Parks Reserve Fund;
And That Council approves the Township purchasing two garbage cans at a cost of
approximately $500 to be taken from the Ward 1 Special Parks Reserve Fund and the
garbage being removed on a weekly basis by the Recreation Maintenance Assistant
from May 15th until October 30th on a trial basis for 2022 and if there are concerns with
the garbage the MCD shall report back to Council;
And That Council instructs the MCD to provide a letter of support to the Garden Club
on behalf of the Township by February 26, 2022 to support a third party grant
application;
And That Council requests the Volunteers provide their names and emergency contact
to the MCD for insurance purposes prior to starting the project.
Carried
c. Resolution #34-22 - Hydro One Outages in the Mazinaw Area (Verbal Update provided by the Clerk/Planning Manager - see copy attached)
Resolution #: 54-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Good Whereas Council passed Resolution #34-22 at their meeting on February 4, 2022 receiving for information a letter dated January 12, 2022 regarding the power outages caused by the December 11, 2021 windstorm which affected approximately 500 households fed from the Junior Ranger Station sub-station (north of Mazinaw Lake) that feeds areas south running through Bon Echo Park and servicing properties around Mazinaw, Skootamatta, Pringle and Sheldrake Lakes;and that residents are requesting Council to contact Hydro One and the Ministry of Natural Resources to request the following solutions: • All hydro that feeds the above lake areas comes through Bon Echo Park. Frontline Hydro workers have told some residents that a big part of the problem is Bon Echo Park does not allow Hydro to trim trees to Hydro standards making windstorms, wet snow, and freezing rain a constant threat. If this area continues to be fed through Bon Echo, that tree trimming be vastly improved in Bon Echo Park. • In 1998 during the devastating ice storm, hydro was re-routed from the Cloyne- Northbrook line. If reliable hydro cannot be achieved feeding this area through Bon Echo Park, from the Junior Ranger Station (north of Mazinaw Lake), then the hydro be re-routed to come from Cloyne- Northbrook which was not affected by these outages and rarely experiences outage And Whereas Council requested the Mayor contact Hydro One and report back to Council; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives a verbal update from the Deputy Clerk provided by the Mayor. Page 3 of 7
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Communications
a. Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section
Resolution #: 55-22
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Good
Councillor Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Clerk’s
Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”
Carried
b. Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1. Hydro One Proposal for Resident Underground Primary
Resolution #: 56-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Good Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the request from Hydro One Networks requesting to install underground primary on municipal land being the Shore Road Allowance along Shabomeka Lake in Lot 19, Concession 12, geographic Township of Barrie; And That Council approves in principle the request, subject to review and approval by the Public Works Manager (PWM) with respect to the location; And That Council approves entering into a Licence Agreement with Hydro One Networks to permit the installation of underground primary and authorizes the CAO to sign the Licence Agreement on behalf of the Township and Council waives the Licence Agreement Application Fee. Carried
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a. Clerk/Planning Manager - Second Request to Council for Placement of Permanent Dock on Township Road Allowance
Resolution #: 57-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Inglis Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Second Request to Council for Placement of Permanent Dock on Township Road Allowance”; And That, due to safety concerns with the proximity of the Public Beach; the narrow width of Marble Lake Road; the relatively small distance between the Marble Lake Road and Marble Lake; Council denies the second proposed location; And That Council instructs the Clerk to contact the Applicant advising the second proposed location has been denied and that Council will not consider any further locations along the Marble Lake Road. Carried
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Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes February 25, 2022 b. Clerk/Planning Manager and Public Works Manager - Road Allowance Closure through Lot 22, Concession 3 for Approval in Principle - Morey
Resolution #: 58-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Inglis Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager and Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Road Allowance Closure through Lot 22, Concession 3 for Approval in Principle – Morey”; And That Council approves in principle the Application to close, stop up and sell the Road Allowance as described as Part of the Road Allowance through Lot 22, Concession 3, geographic Township of South Canonto, being Part 1 on 13R-22589; And That confirmation has been received from the adjacent property owner they are not interested in purchasing 33 feet of the Road Allowance. Carried
c. Public Works Manager - Dynamic Speed Radar Sign
Resolution #: 59-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Inglis Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Dynamic Speed Radar Sign”. Carried
d. Public Works Manager - 2021 Waste and Recycling Year-End Report
Resolution #: 60-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Inglis Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “2021 Waste and Recycling Year-End Report”. Carried
e. DESFC - Firefighter Certification, July 1, 2022
Resolution #: 61-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Inglis Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Director of Emergency Services, Fire Chief’s Administrative Report entitled “Firefighters Certification July 1, 2022”. Carried
f. Mayor Higgins - Paramedicine Update
Resolution #: 62-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Inglis Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Mayor’s Administrative Report entitled, Paramedicine Update. Carried
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Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes February 25, 2022 11. External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports None.
Giving Notice of Motion (By a Member of Council to the Clerk for Council’s consideration for inclusion on the next Meeting Agenda)
a. Councillor Inglis - Tax Deferral for Businesses in North Frontenac
Resolution #: 63-22
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Inglis
Councillor Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives the Notice of Motion from Councillor Inglis
regarding Tax Deferral for Businesses within the Township;
And That Council approves discussing this matter at the March 25, 2022 Council
Meeting.
Carried
Motions, Written Notice of which has been Given (By a Member of Council and approved by Council at a prior Meeting) None.
Council Portfolios
a.
Each Council member has a portfolio for which they are responsible.
The Councillor provided a verbal report for information purposes.
Introduction and Reading of By-laws
a. By-law(s) to be Considered:
i) First and Second Reading
Resolution #: 64-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Inglis Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That leave be given the Mover to introduce the following By-law(s) that have been circulated to all members of Council and that these By-law(s) be read a first and second time: • #08-22 - Charging of Services for Motor Vehicle Accidents; • #09-22 - To Appoint Committee of Adjustment Member and Repeal Bylaw #70- 19; • #10-22 - Fees and Charges By-law (Amended - Administration and Financial, Planning, Waste Management, Fire Department and Recreational Vehicle Fees); • #11-22 - Zoning By-law Amendment - Hillier. Carried
ii) Third Reading
Resolution #: 65-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Inglis Page 6 of 7
Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes February 25, 2022 Be It Resolved That these By-laws be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
Closed Session None.
Rise and Report (Overview of the Closed Session by the Presiding Officer) None.
Confirmatory By-law
a. Confirming By-law #12-22
Resolution #: 66-22
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Councillor Inglis
Be It Resolved That By-law #12-22, being a By-law to confirm all actions and
proceedings of Council for its Regular Meeting held February 25, 2022 be read a first,
second, and third time and finally passed.
Carried
Adjournment
a. Adjournment of Council Meeting
Resolution #: 67-22 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Inglis Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Meeting at 11:14 a.m. until March 25, 2022 or at the call of the Chair. Carried
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Mayor Clerk
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