Published October 13, 2023
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Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: October 13, 2023
Collection: Council Minutes

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[image] Minutes of a Regular Meeting of The Corporation of the Township of N Held October 13, 2023 in the Council Chambers, 66   Present: Mayor Gerry Lichty (Electr Wayne Good and Councill Councillor Roy Huetl and C Ward 2; Deputy Mayor Joh Fowler - Ward 3 Also Present: Corey Klatt, Chief Adminis Watkins, Treasurer (CAO B Planning Manager (CPM); Community Development ( of Emergency Services/Fir Robinson, Deputy Fire Chi Community Planner, Coun McLuckie, Administrative A Manager     1. Call to Order   As Mayor Lichty participated in the Meeting electronically, Deputy Mayor Inglis chaired the Meeting and called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.   2. Approval of Agenda   a. October 13, 2023    Resolution #: 421-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Go Councillor Re Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated October 13, 2023 as circulated. Carried   3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Genera None declared.   4. Matters considered at a Public Meeting of Co   a. Jennie Kapusta, Community Planner, Cou By-law #55-19 Housekeeping Amendment    Resolution #: 422-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Go Councillor Re Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Jennie Kapusta, Community Planner, County of Frontenac’s Planning Report entitled “Zoning By-law #55-19 Housekeeping Amendment”; And That Zoning By-Law #55-19 be further amended, as per the Draft By-Law to included as Attachment #1 in the report; And That Council determines that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required prior to the passage of the By-Law; And That Council will consider a By-law to amend Zoning By-law #55-19 later in the meeting.   Carried   5. Business Profile   a. KXO Timber Frame    Resolution #: 423-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Re Councillor Go Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of KXO Timber Frame provided by Councillor Huetl, Member of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF). Carried   6. Presentations   a. Acting Staff Sargeant Jamie Davis, Fronte Provincial Police - Billing Summaries    Resolution #: 424-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Go Councillor Re Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Billing Summary Report and Q3 Report from Staff Sargeant Jamie Davis, Frontenac Detachment, OPP; and thanks him for his time spent today. Carried   b. Janice Powell, Executive Director, Lakelan Physician Recruitment     Resolution #: 425-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Go Councillor Re Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Janice Powell, Executive Director, Lakelands Family Health Team regarding Physician Recruitment; and thanks her for her time spent today; And That Council commits up to $20,000 from the Medical Services Reserve Fund as the funds are required incrementally for this recruitment. Carried   c. Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief Department (NFFD) Annual Report - 2022    Resolution #: 426-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Re Councillor Go Be It Resolved ThatCouncil receives the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief’s Presentation and Administrative Report entitled “North Frontenac Fire Department Annual Report 2022” for information purposes. Carried   7. Delegations None.   8. Adoption of Minutes   a. Minutes of Meeting(s) to be Adopted by C    Resolution #: 427-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Re Councillor Go Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:

  1. A Public Meeting of Council held September 22, 2023;
  2. A Regular Meeting of Council held on September 22, 2023; and
  3. A Special Meeting of Council held on September 26, 2023. Carried  

Business Arising Out of Minutes   a. Resolution #285-23: Frontenac Municipal (FMSC) - Appointment of Member to FMSC    Resolution #: 428-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Go Councillor Re Whereas at their meeting on June 20, 2023, Council passed Resolution # 285-23 agreeing to join the proposed Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation (FMSC); Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated September 21, 2023 from Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, County of Frontenac, advising the County of Frontenac at a regular meeting held on September 20, 2023, passed Resolution #166-23 requesting that, prior to October 21, 2023, the Councils of each member municipality appoint a member to the Board of the FMSC; And That Council appoints the following member of Council to represent North Frontenac: Mayor Gerry Lichty Carried   10. Communications   a. Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communic    Resolution #: 429-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Go Councillor Re 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 Item     B1. Residents: Request - Mosque Lake Road    Resolution #: 430-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Hu Councillor He Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated September 27, 2023 from Jim Ford, Southside Road Association, Mary Doxtater, Eastside Road Association and Brent Loney, Westside Road Association regarding the blind hill on Mosque Lake Road; and that many residents feel the hill poses a safety hazard as it is impossible to see traffic coming down the road, particularly ATVs and snowmobiles; And That the Associations are requesting the Township consider leveling off the top of the hill to improve visibility on the road; And That Council instructs the Public Works Manager to prepare a report including potential costs to level the hill and provide recommendations to be considered at an upcoming meeting. Carried   B2. Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force    Resolution #: 431-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor He Councillor Hu Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated September 15, 2023 from Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising the Housing Affordability Task Force delivered its final report with 74 recommendations to tackle to the housing supply crisis and build 1.5 million homes by 2031; and that Minister Calandra is requesting that the Mayor prioritize the top five recommendations for future consideration; and that the completed chart must be returned no later than October 16, 2023: And That, as per the Mayor’s recommendations, Council has identified the following recommendations as priorities:

  1. Task Force Recommendation #26: Pre- consultation with all relevant parties
  2. Task Force Recommendation #30 - Option of Pay on Demand surety bonds and letters of credit
  3. Task Force Recommendation #50 - Provincial and Federal loan guarantees for affordable rental and ownership projects
  4. Task Force Recommendation #52 - Develop and implement a Municipal Services Corporation utility model for water and wastewater
  5. Task Force Recommendation #56 - Province should establish “Ontario Housing Delivery Fund” And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide the recommendations to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Carried  

Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative     Reports Requiring Action:     a. Clerk/Planning ManagerShore Road Allow law – Rubio and Tement-DeCamillis:    Resolution #: 432-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Hu Councillor He Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/ Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By- law – Rubio and Tement- DeCamillis”; And That, as required by By-law #20-23,           All That Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Kashwakamak Lake, lying in front of Lot 12, Concession 6, geographic Township of Barrie, being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-22967 (Kashwakamak Lake);           All That Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 326, Registered Plan 1045, geographic Township of Barrie, being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-22976 (Kashwakamak Lake); be declared as surplus and sold to the adjoining owner. Appraisal 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 a Portion of the Shore Road Allowance. Carried   b. Clerk/Planning Manager:  Proposed 2024 C    Resolution #: 433-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor He Councillor Hu Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/ Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Proposed 2024 Council Meeting Dates”; And That Council approves the following meeting schedule: Friday, January 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. And That the Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers; And That the Clerk shall provide Notice as set out in Section 3.3 of the Procedural Policy.   This was a Recorded Vote: Member of Council Yes Councillor Fowler X Councillor Good   Councillor Hermer X Councillor Huetl X Deputy Mayor Inglis X Councillor Regent X Mayor Lichty X Carried By: 6 Councillor Fowler Yes; Councillor Good No; Councillor Hermer Yes; Councillor Huetl Yes; Deputy Mayor Inglis Yes; Councillor Regent Yes; Mayor Lichty Yes; Carried by 6 to 1     Carried   c. Clerk/Planning Manager: Assumption of a Bush Road, Shabomeka Lake Road, Smith    Resolution #: 434-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Hu Councillor He Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/ Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Assumption of a Portion of Roads – South Bush Road, Shabomeka Lake Road, Smith Road and Folger Road”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to dedicate and assume a portions of the Roads as noted in the report; And That Council instructs the Clerk to have the Municipal Solicitor register the By-law against each of the properties. Carried   d. Clerk/Planning Manager: Concession Roa McNicol - Amended    Resolution #: 435-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor He Councillor Hu Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/ Planning Manager Administrative Report entitled “Concession Road Allowance Closure – McNicol - Amended”; And That based on the Policy for the sale and Disposition of Land not to sell Road Allowances which result in a negative impact on neighbouring owners land, Council denies the Application to close, stop up and sell this Road Allowance; And That Council instructs the Clerk to advise the Applicant and adjacent property owners of Council’s decision; And That Council waives the fee if the McNichols re-apply. Carried   e. Manager of Community Development: Upd Campsites within North Frontenac Parklan    Resolution #: 436-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fo Councillor Hu Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Update re: Commercial Use of Campsites within North Frontenac Parklands”; And That Council directs the MCD to continue to monitor the use of campsites by all users, including businesses, within the North Frontenac Parklands and to report back to Council if major concerns arise throughout the future. Carried   f. Manager of Community Development: Sno Association (SRCA) Request for Cost Sha Snow Road Community Hall    Resolution #: 437-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Hu Councillor Fo Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Snow Road Community Association (SRCA) Request for Cost Sharing for PA System for Snow Road Community Hall”; And That Council agrees to assist with the purchase of a PA system for the Snow Road Community Hall in the amount of $500 coming from the current 2023 Budget line 610-50205 (Other Materials); And That Council accepts the donation of the PA system to be used at the Snow Road Community Hall; And That Council instructs the Manager of Community Development to contact the SRCA to thank them for their generous contribution to the Snow Road Community Hall. Carried   g. Treasurer: Auditor Appointment 2023 - 20    Resolution #: 438-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fo Councillor Hu Be It Resolved ThatCouncil receives for information the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Auditor Appointment 2023

External Committees/Local Boards/Task Forc   a. Committee of Adjustment/Planning Adviso    Resolution #: 440-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Fo Councillor Hu Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee dated August 28, 2023. Carried   b. Economic Development Task Force    Resolution #: 441-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Hu Councillor Fo Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the September 18, 2023 Notes of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF); And That Council approves the EDTF Photos & Biographies to be posted on the ICompass page where all Council, Committee and Task Force Notes/Agendas are posted. Carried   13. Giving Notice of Motion (By a Member of Cou Council’s consideration for inclusion on the None.   14. Motions, Written Notice of which has been G Council and approved by Council at a prior M None.   15. Council Portfolio Verbal Reports   a. Each Council member has a portfolio for w and provided a verbal report for informatio     16. Introduction and Reading of By-laws   a. By-law(s) to be Considered:    Resolution #: 442-23 Moved By: Seconded By: Councillor Hu Councillor He 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:           By-law #66-23 To Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Quinte Conservation Authority;           By-law #67-23 To Close and Sell Shore Road Allowance;           By-law #68-23 To Establish portion South

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