Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: June 6, 2024
Collection: Council Minutes
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes June 6, 2024
Regular Council Minutes 5:00 p.m.- Thursday, June 6, 2024 Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty, Councillor Stephanie Regent, Councillor Roy Huetl,
Councillor Vernon Hermer, Deputy Mayor John Inglis, and Councillor
Fred Fowler
Absent with Regret:
Councillor Wayne Good
Also Present:
Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer, Dipl. M.A., Kelly Watkins,
Treasurer, Dipl. M.A., M.M,, Tara Mieske, Clerk/Planning Manager,
Dipl.M.A. Dipl.M.M., Darwyn Sproule, Public Works Manager, P. Eng.,
Adam Robinson, Director of Emergency Management / Fire Chief, and
Brooke Ross, Manager of Community Development, Dipl.M.A.
Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Traditional Land Acknowledgement 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 Township of North Frontenac is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Approval of Agenda
a) June 6, 2024 200-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated June 6, 2024, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Business Profile
a) Homestead Studio Glass 201-24 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer Page 1 of 8
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Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Homestead Studio Glass provided by Derrick Lancaster, Member of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF). Carried
Presentations
a) Senior of the Year - Harriett Riddell
Note: The MCD and DESFC left the meeting at this time.
Closed Session
a) Closed Meeting of Council 202-24 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council retires to Closed Session at 5:23 p.m. to: a. Adopt Minutes of Closed Meetings held April 12, 2024 and April 26, 2024; b. Discuss Current Litigation or Potential Litigation; c. Consider Confidential Solicitor Advice. Carried
Note: The MCD and DESFC returned to the meeting at this time.
Rise and Report (Overview of the Closed Session by the Presiding Officer) The Mayor advised that, during Closed Session, Council adopted Closed Minutes; discussed a potential property exchange; and discussed potential litigation.
Thompson Road Property Exchange 203-24 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Managers and Clerk / Planning Managers Administrative Report entitled “Thompson Road Property Exchange”; And That Council approves the exchange of the Lot Road Allowance and Shore Road Allowance northwest of the Thompson Road in exchange for the Thompson Road through Roll #010-020-20200 subject to the road being surveyed to a width of 20 metres (66 feet) across the entire length of the property to access the boat launch area and for the parking area being approximately 9 metres (30 feet) wide beyond the new Road Allowance on the east side and 36 metres (120 feet) long; And That Council approves the exchange of the Lot Road Allowance between Thompson Road and Gull Lake Road and the Shore Road Allowance east of Thompson Road along the entire frontage of the Thompson property for the Thompson Road through Roll #010-020-23200 surveyed 20 metres (66 feet) from the western edge of the road easterly; And That the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to sign the Land Exchange Page 2 of 8
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Agreement; And That Council instructs the Clerk to complete the public notice for the closure and sale of the Road Allowance in accordance with the Sale of Land Policy. Carried
Presentations (con’t)
a) Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority - Land Conservation Strategy 204-24 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Sally McIntyre, General Manager, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, entitled “Land Conservation Strategy”; and thanks her for her time spent today. Carried
b) Water Management on the Mississippi River 205-24 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Sally McIntyre, General Manager, and Jennifer North, Water Resources Technologist, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, entitled “Water Management on the Mississippi River”; and thanks her for her time spent today. Carried
Delegations None.
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council 206-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:
A Public Meeting held on May 16, 2024; and
A Regular Meeting held on May 16, 2024. Carried
Business Arising Out of Minutes None.
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section 207-24 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
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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. Sue Barone, Resident re: Request - Signage on Mackie Lake Road Changing Watersheds 208-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated May 13, 2024 from Sue Barone, Resident, advising the terrain at Mackie appears to be significantly different from much of the rest of the Township; and requesting the Township put up a sign along Mountain Road indicating the split between the Madawaska and Mississippi Watersheds; And That Council instructs the Public Works Manager to look into the installation of sign(s) to indicate the boundary of the watersheds and provide Council with pricing for potential signage at a future meeting for consideration. Carried
B2. Lennox and Addington General Hospital Lennox and Addington General Hospital Foundation Capital Campaign Committee re: Request for Donation for MRI Machine 209-24 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter from the Lennox and Addington General Hospital Foundation requesting a donation for the purchase of a new MRI machine; And That Council instructs the Clerk to contact the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital Foundation Capital Campaign Committee to request they provide a delegation to Council to discuss this request. Carried
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Shore Road Allowance Closure and By-law - Best and Loder 210-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law –Best and Loder"; And That, as required by By-law #20-23, All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 17, Registered Plan 1536, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-22921 (Big Gull Lake) All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 19, Concession 6, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Page 4 of 8
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Frontenac being Part 4 on Registered Plan 13R-22540 (Kashwakamak Lake);
be declared as surplus and sold to the adjoining owners. Appraisals of the properties are
not necessary as these are Shore Road Allowances.
And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to Stop-up, Close and Sell
the Portions of the Shore Road Allowances.
Carried
b) Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle –Williams and Petherick 211-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Williams and Petherick”; And That Council approves in principle the Application(s) to close, stop up and sell the Shore Road Allowance(s) as described below: Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying adjacent to Part of Lot 27, Concession 8, geographic Township of Barrie (Marble Lake); Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying adjacent to Part of Lot 9, South West Range, geographic Township of Clarendon (Big Gull Lake) Carried
c) Manager of Community Development: Big Gull Lake East End Cottage Association
- “Get The Lead Out” Initiative 212-24 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Big Gull Lake East End Cottage Association - “Get The Lead Out” Initiative”; And That Council supports the Big Gull Lake East End Cottage Associations initiative “Get The Lead Out”; And That Council directs the Manager of Community Development to work with the Big Gull Lake East End Cottage Association to: provide free of charge seven (7) metal U-channel sign posts; install three (3) of the posts/signage/collection tubes at Helen Lane Boat Launch; Crotch Lake Access Road Boat Launch; and Plevna Waste Disposal Site; Crown Land Stewardship Program staff collection of lead at Helen Lane and Crotch Lake Access Road - deliver to Plevna Waste Disposal site (as required); and promote awareness of the program throughout the Townships facilities; social media and website. Carried
d) Public Works Manager: Hills Lake Culvert - Detailed Design 213-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl Page 5 of 8
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Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s (PWM) Administrative Report entitled “Hills Lake Culvert - Detailed Design”; And That the proposed detailed design has been prepared considering comments from the Community and represents an optimum solution given the variety of interests in the Hills Lake site; And That Council approves the proposed detailed design and submission to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for approval; And That Council approves the additional design fee of $8,000 (plus tax) for Jewel Engineering, to be taken from the Operating Contingency Reserve Fund.
Carried
e) County Planner: Summary of Proposed Changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act (Bill 185) 214-24 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the County Planner’s Administrative Report entitled “Summary of Proposed Changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and Planning Act (Bill 185)”. Carried
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
a) Minutes of the Joint Health and Safety Committee 215-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of the Joint Health and Safety Committee dated May 7, 2024. Carried
b) Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee 216-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee dated February 26, 2024 and March 25, 2024. Carried
c) Notes of the Economic Development Task Force 217-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the May 27, 2024 Notes of the Economic Development Task Force. Carried
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Giving Notice of Motion (By a Member of Council to the Clerk for Council’s consideration for inclusion on the next Meeting Agenda)
a) Notice of Motion for Wellness Check 218-24 Moved by Mayor Gerry Lichty, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives a Notice of Motion requesting Council discuss the implementation of a Wellness Check. Carried
Motions, Written Notice of which has been Given (By a Member of Council and approved by Council at a prior Meeting) None.
Council Portfolio Verbal Reports
a) Each Council member has a portfolio for which they are responsible and provided a verbal report for information purposes.
Introduction and Reading of By-laws
a) By-law(s) to be Considered: 219-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That leave be given the Mover to introduce the following By-laws that
have been circulated to all members of Council:
#2024-44 - To Close Up and Sell Shore Road Allowances (Loder and Best);
#2024-45 - To Sign a Lease Agreement with Mississippi Valley Conservation
Authority
And That these By-laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Carried
Public Forum None.
Confirmatory By-law
a) Confirming By-law 220-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That By-law #2024-46 being a By-law to confirm all actions and
proceedings of Council for its Regular Meeting held June 6, 2024 be read a first, second,
and third time and finally passed.
Carried
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Adjournment
a) Adjournment of the Council Meeting 221-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Meeting at 7:21 p.m. until June 27, 2024 or at the call of the Chair. Carried
Mayor Clerk
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