Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: March 17, 2023
Collection: Council Minutes
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Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes March 17, 2023
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council for The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac Held March 17, 2023 in the Council Chambers, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario
Present: Mayor Gerry Lichty; Councillor Wayne Good and Councillor Stephanie Regent - Ward 1; Councillor Roy Huetl and Councillor Vernon Hermer - Ward 2; Deputy Mayor John Inglis and Councillor Fred Fowler - Ward 3 Also Present: Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); Kelly Watkins, CAO Back-up / Treasurer; Tara Mieske, Clerk/ Planning Manager (CPM); Brooke Hawley, Manager of Community Development (MCD); Darwyn Sproule, Public Works Manager (PWM) and Eric Korhonen, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief (DESFC)
Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:09 a.m.
Approval of Agenda
a. March 17, 2023
Resolution #: 126-23
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Regent
Councillor Good
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council
dated March 17, 2023, as circulated.
Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Business Introductions None.
Presentations
a. Eric Kohlsmith, Septic Inspector, Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office (MRSSO)
Resolution #: 127-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Regent Councillor Good Page 1 of 11
Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes March 17, 2023 Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Eric Kohlsmith, Septic Inspector, Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office regarding the 2022 Septic Re-inspection Results; and thanks Mr. Kohlsmith for his time spent today. Carried
b. David Bucholtz, Director of Environmental Services, and Darlene Moritz, Project Manager, Cambium Inc. - 2022 Waste Site Update
Resolution #: 128-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Regent Councillor Good Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from David Bucholtz, Director of Environmental Services, regarding the Annual Update for the Waste Disposal Sites; and thanks him for his time spent today. Carried
Delegations None.
Adoption of Minutes
a. Minutes of Meeting(s) to be Adopted by Council
Resolution #: 129-23
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Regent
Councillor Good
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:
i) a Public Meeting of Council held February 24, 2023;
ii) a Regular Meeting of Council held February 24, 2023; and
iii) a Special Meeting of Council held March 3, 2023.
Carried
Business Arising from the Minutes
a. By-law #44-18 - Renewal of Agreement with Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement (FMLE)
Resolution #: 130-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Regent Councillor Good Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated March 8, 2023 from the CAO to the Clerk requesting the new Agreement for By-law Enforcement with Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement Inc. be provided to Council for consideration; with a recommendation of a four year term per past practice; And That Council will consider a By-law for the Agreement later in the meeting. Carried
Communications
a. Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section
Resolution #: 131-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Regent Councillor Good Page 2 of 11
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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. Town of Grimsby - Request for Support re: Barriers for Women in Politics
Resolution #: 132-23
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Huetl
Councillor Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a Resolution from the Town of
Grimsby, expressing the Town’s support for women in politics and their right to
participate in a political environment that is free from misogyny and harassment, and
where everyone feels equal;
And That Council supports the Town of Grimsby in encouraging other municipalities in
Ontario and across Canada; and joins them in supporting women in politics and
promoting gender equality in all areas of society;
And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide a copy of this resolution to the Town of
Grimsby, the Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the MPP.
Carried
B2. Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh - Request for Support re: Accuracy of Permanent List of Electors
Resolution #: 133-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Huetl Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a Resolution from the Township of Asfield-Colbourne-Wawanosh with respect to concerns surrounding the accuracy of the Voters’ List which have been highlighted in past elections and inaccuracies continue to plague municipal elections; and an accurate Permanent Register of Electors could increase voter turnout statistics and requesting support; And That Council supports the request that the Province of Ontario, through Elections Ontario and the Chief Electoral Officer, utilize any resources available to produce the highest quality Permanent Register of Electors; And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide this resolution to the Township of Asfield-Colbourne-Wawanosh; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and the MPP. Carried
B3. Baseball for Dad re: Going GREEN for Mental Health in May
Resolution #: 134-23
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Huetl
Councillor Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives the request from Baseball for Dad regarding their
“Go Green for Mental Health Awareness” campaign being held during Mental Health
Awareness Week, May 1-7, 2023;
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And That Council approves Baseball for Dad to hang green mental health green
awareness ribbons on Township property throughout our communities and encourage
people to take a selfie and post on social media;
And That Council approves the Manager of Community Development sharing details of
the campaign on the Township’s Social Media accounts.
Carried
B4. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry re: Proposed Amendments to O. Reg. 161/17 under the Public Lands Act regarding Floating Accommodations and other changes
Resolution #: 135-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Huetl Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated February 24, 2023 from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), advising MNRF is proposing to make amendments to Ontario Regulation 161/17 regarding the use of floating accommodations and camping on water over public lands in Ontario; and will clarify the definition of “camping unit” to allow for liveaboards and houseboats, but will exclude floating accommodations, float homes and barges with residential units or camping facilities; And That the Ministry is proposing to reduce the number of days a person can camp on water over public land from 21 days to 7 days; increase the distance a person camping on water must move their unit from 100 metres to 1 kilometre; and add a new condition to prohibit camping on water within 300 metres of a developed shoreline; And That Council supports the proposed amendments as the changes will increase lake protection and water quality and provide protection to waterfront property owners; And That Council instructs the Clerk to attend the webinar and provide comments regarding the proposed changes to MNRF on or before the closing date of April 11, 2023. Carried
B5. Fedele Tremmaglia - Request for Road Maintenance re: 1918 Arcol Road/Gordie Lane
Resolution #: 136-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Huetl Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated March 9, 2023 from Fedele Tremmaglia, Resident, requesting an extension of snow plowing service on Arcol Road from where the maintenance currently ends to Gordie Lane; And That Council instructs the Public Works Manager to review the request and provide recommendations to Council at an upcoming meeting. Carried
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a. Chief Administrative Officer: CAO Attendance at the 2023 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Municipal Conference
Resolution #: 137-23 Moved By: Councillor Fowler Page 4 of 11
Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes March 17, 2023 Seconded By: Councillor Huetl Be It Resolved ThatCouncil receives for information the Chief Administrative Officer’s Administrative Report entitled “CAO Attendance at the 2023 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC)”. Carried
b. Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By- law - Cronk
Resolution #: 138-23
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Councillor 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 –
Cronk”;
And That, as required by By-law #22-15,
• All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 16, Concession 8,
geographic Township of Barrie, being Part 7 on Registered Plan 13R-21398
(Mississagagon Lake);
be declared as surplus and sold to the adjoining owner. Appraisal of the property is not
necessary as this is a Shore Road Allowance;
And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to Stop-up, Close and Sell
a Portion of the Shore Road Allowance.
Carried
c. Clerk/Planning Manager: Boundary Road Closing between North Frontenac and Lanark Highlands – Furlong/Brownlee
Resolution #: 139-23
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Councillor Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s
Administrative Report entitled “Boundary Road Closing between North Frontenac and
Lanark Highlands – Furlong/Brownlee”;
And ThatCouncil authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement to firstly
convey the east half of the Road Allowance to Lanark Highlands and the west half to
North Frontenac and secondly for North Frontenac to convey the west half to
Furlong/Brownlee;
And That, once the Agreement is signed by all parties, Council instructs the Clerk to
work with the Township of Lanark Highlands to have the required documents prepared.
Carried
d. Clerk/Planning Manager: Proposed Amendments to the Procedural Policy for Council, Committees of Council and Task Forces
Resolution #: 140-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Huetl Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Proposed Amendments to the Procedural Policy for Council, Committees of Council and Task Forces”; Page 5 of 11
Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes March 17, 2023 And ThatCouncil approves the draft Policy; And ThatCouncil will consider the By-law to amend the Procedural Policy at a future Council Meeting. Carried
e. Clerk/Planning Manager: Proposed 2023 Council Meeting Dates – June to December
Resolution #: 141-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Huetl Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Proposed 2023 Council Meeting Dates – June to December”; And That Council instructs the Clerk to bring back a proposed schedule to the April 6, 2023 Council meeting including four evening meetings in the summer. Carried
f. Manager of Community Development: 2023 Renewal of Township Agreement with the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance
Resolution #: 142-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Huetl Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “2023 Renewal of Township Agreement with the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to sign the 2023 Agreement with the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance to honour their trail permit on the Crown Roads within the North Frontenac Crown Land Stewardship Program. Carried
g. Manager of Community Development: 2023 Land Use Permit with the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF) for the North Frontenac Parklands
Resolution #: 143-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Huetl Councillor Fowler Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “2023 Land Use Permit with the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF) for the North Frontenac Parklands”. And That Council approves the 2023 Land Use Permit for operation of the North Frontenac Parklands. Carried
h. Manager of Community Development: 2023 Renewal of Annual Township Agreement with Ottawa Valley ATV Club (OVATVC)
Resolution #: 144-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Huetl Page 6 of 11
Township of North Frontenac Regular Council Agenda Minutes March 17, 2023 Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “2023 Renewal of Township Agreement with the Ottawa Valley ATV Club (OVATVC)”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to sign the 2023 Agreement with the OVATVC to honour their trail permit on the Crown Roads within the North Frontenac Parklands. Carried
i. Manager of Community Development: Heat Pump at Snow Road Community Hall
Resolution #: 145-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fowler Councillor Huetl Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Heat Pump Snow Road Community Hall”; And That Council approves the MCD proceeding with installation of a new Heat Pump at the Snow Road Community Hall at an approximated cost of $6,159.77 + HST and instructs the Treasurer to transfer the funds from the Ward 3 Special Parks Reserve Fund. Carried
j. Economic Development Officer: Economic Development Update
Resolution #: 146-23
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Councillor Huetl
Councillor Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Economic Development
Officer’s Administrative Report entitled “Economic Development Update”;
And That Council directs the MCD to establish a Historic Loop;
And That Council directs the MCD to apply to
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